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Did you work at the Standard or Standard Triumph – at Canley or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Triumph? If so we’d love to hear from you to build a database of names associated with the Standard and Triumph company. Read More HERE.
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List of Names
There are 81 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Callaby, Frank W
Stylist, Designer of Triumph 1800 Roadster. c1946
(Later) Photographic and Film Unit, Standard Triumph c1960
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCamwell, Eric
I WAS an apprentice at the Raleigh company in 1930 and later worked for Daimler.
When they were joining with Jaguar, we were on short-time working, so I went to the union and they told me there were nine vacancies at the Standard. That was about 1956 and I worked under a foreman called Frank Knott, who later became a superintendent.
I was a coach trimmer and I joined the TR3 production line, putting hoods on. I later worked in process engineering and went on to be a section leader. I retired aged 62 in 1978 when the firm amalgamated with Rover.
It was a most friendly place to work, and everyone in the city had an ambition to work there because the wages were good.
Sometimes things slowed down because parts suppliers had industrial disputes. I remember that if we were short of a component, then cars would go off the track into a compound. We would come in on a Saturday to fit the parts when they arrived and that gave me the chance to drive a TR3 back down to the track. The TR3 was a lovely car and the best one I worked on.
I owned Standard cars from 1950 onwards and my favourite was a secondhand Standard Eight. Its engine was very tired so I paid £5 for a 1200cc engine which had been used for demonstrations in the Fletch North planning office. I got that fitted and it didn't half move!
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCanner, Fred
My dad Fred worked at Standard Triumph, although I'm not sure which department or when he started. He sadly died in February 1977 while he was still employed at the Standard.
Submitted by: Lynn HopkinsCarvell, Arthur Basil
My father started as an apprentice at Canley in c 1936/7. At the outbreak of war he was transferred to the engine (gear box?) plant in Malvern before he was conscripted in 1943. On returning in 1947 he worked for Massey Ferguson for the next 35 years.
Submitted by: Malvern CarvellCassidy, Sheila
I knew a Sheila Cassidy who was in the offices, she was the image of singer Mary Hopkin.
Submitted by: RosieChamberlain, David
Bricklayers mate/then Boiler house
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesChapman, Albert
Albert began working at Standard Motor Company, before going into the Royal Navy.
On his return he went back to the company, where he stayed for 45 years until his retirement.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveChecklin, Cyril
Press Shop.
He started as a young man at Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd in Baginton before moving on to Standard Triumph in 1962, where he worked for 17 years.
"It was a great factory to work at. The relationship between the men was fantastic. There were 17,000 on site and we always had annual events which were enjoyed by everybody."
My father was a shop steward on the track for 17 years until the closure of the factory. He was a big union man and was on the committee of the Standard Club until his health deteriorated in 2012. Sadly he passed away in September 2013 aged 90
Submitted by: Beverley Bridgwater Clarke, Alfred
Was my Father and he worked in the Maintenance Department at Capmartin Road, Radford.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClarke, Roger
I worked in the Parts Division at Fletch Central from 1971 to 1979 as a Zone Controller and then in JRT when John Egan amalgamated the parts operations of Jaguar, Rover and Triumph into one unit.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClay, Ray
I was born in Coventry but now live in the North East.
I still have close links with my home City and visit regularly.
My day, Ray Clay, is now deceased. He was born in Cov 10.2.1924 and died in Walsgrave hospital in 1985.
Full name was Raymond Alfred Clay, married to Pearl Sylvia Clay.
Dad worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Jack Stanley.)
Excellent Boxer, Darts & Snooker player.
Top class fisherman (caught second biggest Common Carp of 42lb from Billing Aquadrome in Sept 1966)
Second only to Richard Walker's 44lb 'Clarissa'
Dad also went on to become a popular steward at The Standard Triumph Social Club for many years.
I myself spent many happy childhood days at the club and attended the usual kids events like the Pantomime on the highway!
Submitted by: Paul ClayCleaver, Gwen
Tracer, Planning Department 1959
Service 10 years 1958-1959
Left upon marrying Ewart Frost a draughtsman from AWA
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCleydon, Percy
Canteen, Social and Welfare Manager. Joined the company in 1939.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCoates, Peter
Apprentice 1978- 1981 Training in many areas in Canley such as G/Box shop and Fletch north, also worked at Press cars in Templar Avenue and Technical display which was housed in a railway good shed in the middle of the employee car park opposite Canley gate, moved to Gaydon in 1981 working on the Honda Ballard which became the Triumph Acclaim
Submitted by: Peter CoatesConsadine, 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 ConsadineCooke, Horace
Coach 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 ArchiveCooke, Jack
Jack 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 ArchiveCooper, Freddie
Test Brake Specialist
Freddie did a lot of test brake work on Spitfire competition engines
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveCooper, Malcolm
Purchasing 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 CreminsCosgrove, Jim
Member of Royal British Legion Triumph Pipe Band
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCostello, Patrick
Electricians Mate Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesCostelloe, Rene
Originally 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 ArchiveCostley, Fred
My Dad Fred Costley was Foreman in 21 shop. Me, my brother Mark and sister Linda worked there
Submitted by: Sue BurdettCremins, John
JRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 based in Purchasing at Fletch North, Canley. Training officers Gordon Malpass and John Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: John CreminsCroft, Jack D
Press Officer c1947
Record still employed Standard Press Officer c1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSubmit a name
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July 2017 UPDATE: Thank you for all the submissions we now have over 1,200 names in the database with articles, info, memories and photos coming in. We’ll show everything, that comes in, at some point soon, please bear with us. We still need more… Email your stories today!
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