Colley, HarryEngineering Development Department 1970's
Collier, TedCastings & Forgings
Department Manager
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Collins, AlfredFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Collins, PaulWestern Avenue & Berkeley Square
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Collins, SidInspection, Tile Hill
c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Collister, Robert ArthurFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Isle of Man, Isle of Man, Isle of Man
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Commins, MichealFitter
Service 1953-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Connon, CharlesSales Rep.
Left UK with family on board the “Antilles”, departed Southampton on 6 December 1959: Destination: La Guaira, Venezuela
Charles Connon, DOB 16 Aug 1929, sales representative
Jacqueline Connon, DOB 20 Jul 1932, housewife
Catherine Connon, DOB 19 Jun 1957
Stephen Connon, DOB 5 Oct 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Connor, J PInspection Department
He served in the Highland Light Infantry and lost both legs in the advance in Holland 1944.
1947
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Connor, PBL Parts
Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Consadine, Phil 21 Shop early seventies, working on main wiring harness Dolomites and mk2 2000 and 2.5s. 1300 was just coming to it's final production.
Submitted by: Phil Consadine
Constable, ArthurHome Sales Office, Distribution
Submitted by: Paul Bagley
Conway, MichaelSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Cook, ArthurSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cook, BillWorks Policeman, Gateman c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Cook, DavidSubmitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Cook, JSpares Despatch c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cook, JackMaintenance Superintendant. Retired c1974/75
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Cook, MikeStandard Triumph USA
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Submitted by: Drew Cook
Cook, NinaPhotostatic Clerk, Postal Dept. Canley c1968
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Cook, Oc1949 member of Recreation Club Committee
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Cooke, A HEmployment Department, Canley
c1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooke, Barbara Office
Submitted by: Elizabeth Cooke
Cooke, Barry Track worker
Submitted by: Barry Cooke
Cooke, ChrisSubmitted by: Stu Huffer
Cooke, ChristineClerk, Salaries Office c1969
Six year previous service
Married John Randle, a buyer in Supplies Dept.
Christine Randle nee Cooke
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooke, GrevilleRadford c1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works
Cooke, HoraceCoach painter, Standard Motor Co.
Horace belonged to St John's Ambulance Brigade from 1927 to 1942 and served in the army during the war, returning to work as a coach painter at the Standard Motor Company until he retired in 1980.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Cooke, IreneIBM operator, Canley
Married Alan Hatton, computer programmer at Canley 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooke, JackJack first worked at Tippins in Bodmin Road and then worked at the Humber.
He then worked for the Standard Motor Company, and was for many years on the track on the night shift, until he was made redundant.
He then worked for the Parks and Leisure department of the Coventry Council for seven years, until his retirement in 1991.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooke, KerryEngineering Development Department
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Cooke, TedSubmitted by: Martin Cox
Cooke, W JPark Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 29 years service
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Cooper, AdrianPaint Shop
Submitted by: Anthony Cooper
Cooper, AlbertFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooper, DaveCosts Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Cooper, Freddie Test Brake Specialist
Freddie did a lot of test brake work on Spitfire competition engines
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive
Cooper, Frederick Arthur In his later years worked on Assembly Shop 6. Did 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights.
Worked at Standard Triumph for I believe 46 years.
Submitted by: Barry Cooper
Cooper, GaryI worked in the paintshop from 1965--1979
Submitted by: Gary Cooper
Cooper, George Forklift Driver. Radford Factory
Submitted by: Gary Daffron
Cooper, GerryFork lift driver in the 70’s
Submitted by: Gerry Cooper
Cooper, HarrySubmitted by: Jackie Cooper
Cooper, Herbert (Henry)First Company Secretary. Joined 1905
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Cooper, Horace ArthurFitter
Many years broken service from 1933
d Nov 18, 1971 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooper, JosephFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cooper, LeonardSubmitted by: Ann Cooper
Cooper, MalcolmPurchasing Timing Supervisor at Fletch North, Canley, transferred to Land Rover Solihull, when Jaguar separated from Land Rover about 1980 - 1981. Followed speedway at the Bees, never stopped smiling.
Submitted by: John Cremins
Cooper, MikeSubmitted by: Roland Whittaker
Cooper, TommyI did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve Matthews
Cooze, CharlesBirth 27 OCT 1917 • Swansea, Glamorganshire
Death JUN 1995 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cope, AnthonySubmitted by: Judith Canner
Copeland, Rc1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Copeland, RonChief Draughtsman, Body Drawing Office, Fletch North.
Submitted by: Terry Morgan
Corbett, Ernest JohnFinancial Director of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd.
c1940 - 1951
(d1951)
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Corbett, JohnFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Corbishley, CyrilWorks rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Corcoran, TonyTony Corcoran worked as a painter - my dad
Submitted by: Anthony Corcoran
Cordall, ETinsmith c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Corden, AubreyCatering Manager.
43 years service
Ref c1954 (OOD)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Corke, Phil Human Resources at Canley
Submitted by: Phil Corke
Cornish, EricFitter at Canley.
Broken Service 1947-1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cosgrove, JimMember of Royal British Legion Triumph Pipe Band
WW1 Soldier
1899 -1964
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Costain, JohnI did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977. My old mate John Costain - wizard of a tinsmith!
Submitted by: Steve Matthews
Costello, AndrewFitter. Assembly Hall
Retired 1973, 34 years service.
Approx 1939 - 1973
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Costello, PatrickElectricians Mate Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Costelloe, ReneOriginally from Scarborough, Rene moved to the city during the war to work at the Standard Motor Company in Tile Hill Lane where she helped to build Bristol Bombers and Mosquitos.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Costley, FredMy Dad Fred Costley was Foreman in 21 shop. Me, my brother Mark and sister Linda worked there
Submitted by: Sue Burdett
Cotterill, BillStaff-Sergt Bill Cotterill. Works Police
12 years service. Retired 1955
Cotterill, William G Coach Painter, Canley
12 Years Service
d 13 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cotton, ASubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Coulson, ArthurExperimental Department
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive
Coulson, DianaRef. 1963 Typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North
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Coulson, LesPaint Shop
Submitted by: Ron Baba
Coulthard, JohnWestern Avenue c1958
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Cove, DaveElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Cowdell, EManager of the Machine Division at Canley 1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cowdell, Joseph WebsterFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Syston, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cowdell, Mr (J)Drawing Office Supervisor. Cash's Lane c1922
Cowgill, Karen Electrical Team Ref: 1986
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Cowles, BrianApprentice instructor
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Cowley, M KQuality Investigation, c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cowley, MargaretParts dept office Fletchampstead Highway
Submitted by: Maggie Byard
Cowper, RayRay Cowper, who was a Tester and later Chargehand., London Service Depot.
More Submitted by: Peter Barker
Cox, EmmelineFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cox, EricRefuse collector. Maintenance Dept Fletch South 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Cox, GeorgeSpray Painter Final Finish
Cox, George (2)Spray Painter, Final Finish
22 Years Service
Retired, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cox, HarryFinal Finish and Herald Shop
Service October 1957 - 1975
More Submitted by: Melvyn Cox
Cox, IrisIvy Cottage
1953-1966
Submitted by: Iris Carr (nee Cox)
Cox, MartinTest driver
Submitted by: Malcolm Whittaker
Cox, PeterSubmitted by: Malcolm Whittaker
Cox, Rc1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Coyne, JohnParts, Fletch South
Submitted by: Mike Winterton
Craig, AlexanderStandard's first Works Manager. 1903.
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Cramp, FFINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Cramp, SusanParts dept, c1970-1976
Submitted by: Denise Jones
Crampsie, CharlesI worked in the bodyshop at standard triumph in the 70's on the Dolomite and Spitfire. Great times there with some brill workmates.
Submitted by: Charles Crampsie
Crane, FrancisI worked in the typing pool, Export Sales, and then moved to be Secretary to the Publicity Manager. Great times and one of the best places to work.
Submitted by: Francis Crane
Cranford, PaulinePostal Dept. c1958
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crawford, BertWorks Covenor
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Cremins, JohnJRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 based in Purchasing at Fletch North, Canley. Training officers Gordon Malpass and John Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: John Cremins
Cridland, FrankSubmitted by: Martin Cox
Crighton, NickHR Manager
Ivy Cottage HR
Submitted by: Bob Owens
Crimmins, JackieCentral Filing, Spares. Fletch South
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crocker, Sidney GodfreyFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Bermondsey, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Croft, HenryFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Markyate, Hertfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Croft, Jack DPress Officer c1947
Record still employed Standard Press Officer c1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Crofts, JohnSenior Administrator, Parts Sales 1965 - 1978
Submitted by: John Crofts
Crofts, RayDriver, Transport dept
Submitted by: John Crofts
Cronin, ThomasMotorcycle Builder
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery.
Inscription:
Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'
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Crosby, Clive CDirector. 1952-1956
Brother of Arthur F Crosby of AMI (Australia)
Clive Crosby was Deputy Chairman of AMI Industrusties in 1959. Arthur F Crosby was Chairman.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crosby, JohnSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Croshaw, Geoffrey JohnCoach Maker.
18 years Service
Retired November 1972
d 18 January 1973 aged 75
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cross, AlbertWorks van driver c1953
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Cross, FlorenceInspector, Trim & Final Finish
31 years service. Retired 1972
Started 1940 in the canteen at Canley
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Cross, J BryanQuality Engineer. Appointed Quality Manager 1955
c1954
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Cross, NigelFletch North Engineering Division 1969 - 1972
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Crouch, FrederickFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crowther, Barry Worked on the maintenance @ Canley from 1966 to 1980
Submitted by: Barry Crowther
Crowther, MarkElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Croydon, Richard HFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crump, AlfMachine Shop, c1907
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Crump, VicSubmitted by: Roland Whittaker
Crump, William HFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Culcheth, BrianSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Cullum, Arthur FredFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cumberidge, HaroldFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cumberland, Sid21 shop I think
Submitted by: Ron Baba
Cumberlidge, Thomas Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cunninghame, RobertFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Curl, JackPaint Shop (pre War)
Chargehand Inspector, Fletchamstead (War years)
Paint Shop (After war)
Chargehand, Enamel Dip (20 years)
Progress Chaser, Spares Production Control (6 years)
35 Years Service.
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Curran, MarilynParts dept, c1970-1976
Submitted by: Denise Jones
Currie, AnneCosts Department c1969-1970
More Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)
Curry, Lesley Worked in the Saab Shop as a Machinist
Submitted by: Steven Curry
Curry, WSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Curtis, A J SDeputy Superintendent. Radford
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Curzons, PercyFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Cuthbert, HarryEngine Experimental
Foreman
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
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Two copies of Alan Jenner's Standard Triumph ID card.The right card is dated 18th July 1958, the left card is earlier
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Part of this project is to recognise many of the factory features that made up the Canley Standard Triumph site.
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Remarkably we may have 'found' the doors to the main entrance at Fletch South. They still exist! The first photo
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A series of photos with the Triumph Mayflower in production.
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A couple of photographs taken at a Standard vintage rally at Canley during the 1960's. The first photo shows a pre-war Standard. The
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My father John Jones, worked there as a tool setter charge hand. He was there from about 1962 till the
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Another group photo of a team of trim ladies from Mavis Langdon. Here are some of names: (Left to right).
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Following on from the Cost Office Part 1 (Part 2 to follow shortly), this little snippet has been found from
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Tom Neary , of Maintenance Department, Canley, was presented with a sum of money from the department when he retired
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I started work at Standard Triumph in the summer of 1971 working at the Tile Hill training school. I progressed
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A sad photo taken just prior to the demolition of Ivy Cottage. Dated 19th April 1995, it is fitting that
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Cliff was born on the 9th March 1932 to Arthur and Sylvia Frost. Cliff was the third of four children.
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