Did you work at the Standard or Triumph – at Canley, Radford, Banner Lane, Northey Road, Allesley, Tile Hill, Western Avenue (London), Bordesley Green (Birmingham), Speke (Liverpool), Berkeley Square (London) or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Standard 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 72 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Eadon, BrianExperimental Department
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive
Eales, MarleneTypist for Mr D. A. Davies, Deputy Chief Inspector, Body Paint and Trim, 1960
Marlene Bergin (nee Eales)
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Earl, DerekI was only there for about nine months in 1973, before I went back to GEC.
Submitted by: Derek Earl
Early, Richard (Dick)My Dad worked there, I'm sure he was involved with the Unions ?? Dick Early .... sadly he passed away a few years ago
Submitted by: Jenny Brown
Earnshaw, JackJRT Engineering Finance, Fletch North
Submitted by: Tom Braund
Eburne, RaySecurity Officer
Submitted by: Gary Daffron
Eccles, SydWorked in Fletch North & Bld 40/41
Submitted by: Syd Eccles
Edgar, JeanMarried to Wally Edgar (who also worked at Standard Triumph)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Edgar, RoebuckMy Father worked at Standard Motor Co on Broad Lane from approximately 1940 to 1953
Submitted by: Malcolm Roebuck
Edgar, RonRon Edgar (1925-1978) He was born in Durham but came to Coventry with his parents as a young man .. he lived in the Tile Hill area and worked at the Standard Triumph car factory for 28 years.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Edgar, WallyWally Edgar worked with Bill Hamilton ( Garage Canley )
Married to Jean Edgar (who also worked at Standard Triumph)
Submitted by: Kay Hamilton
Edgington, JackSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Edmonds, C L PExport Sales, c1959
Export Sales Manager 1956
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Edwards, A JWelfare Department.
Broken Service with the Company.
Started in 1914, retired 1961.
d. 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Edwards, AlfredRatefixer, Standard Motor Co., later Standard Triumph and British Leyland, in the Canley offices. Born in 1908
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Edwards, BobSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Edwards, Fred Submitted by: Mark Edwards
Edwards, HServed (at least) 1922 - 1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Edwards, Harry50 years service. Retired November, 1972
No.2 Shop. Gearbox Assembly, Canley
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Edwards, JackieI worked in the Specification Office at Standard from 1966-1972 when I left to have my son. My dad worked in the drawing office for 40 years (as his dad did before him) before he retired around 1980. My husband worked in the Rocket Range, Top Shop, No.15 shop and No.21 shop around 1974. I have great memories of my time working there.
Submitted by: Jackie Edwards
Edwards, LenSubmitted by: Pete Davis
Edwards, PaulSubmitted by: Alan Bateman
Edwards, Ron Submitted by: Mark Edwards
Edwin, Florence MayConfectioner Radford Bakehouse
Later Canley Factory
d 1972 aged 65
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Egginton, Albert Benjamin Tube-bending section of the Tinsmith's Shop. Died aged 65, 1960. He was with the Company for a total of 13 years
Submitted by: Sheila Murphy (nee Egginton)
Egginton, HaroldLorry Driver
Submitted by: Sheila Murphy (nee Egginton)
Egginton, John ThomasSubmitted by: Martin Murphy
Egginton, MichaelApprentice Tinsmith
Awarded Senior Apprentice 1968
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Egginton, SheliaForemans office in the Final Finish at Fletchamstead
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Eley, David CecilChief Engineer. Joined Standard as an apprentice in 1934. He stayed at the company until 1982, and became chief engineer.
d. September 25th, 2009 aged 92
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Elford, VicWorks rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Elks, WilliamMy grandad used to work at the Standard, in the toolroom. His name was William Elks
Elliot, AlanPaint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Elliot, TerryMetallurgist 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Elliott, W FMachinist.
Service: 1906 - 1948
43 Years Service
(Article Coming Soon)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Ellis, GeorgeGraduated from the Drawing Office in 1916.
Became First (and only) staff photographer for may years.
Standard Review magazine contributor
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ellis, Les30 years' broken service. 1940-56 at Banner Lane. 1959 started back. 14 years at Radford as hardener.
Retired 1973
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Ellis, MaxI joined the Standard Motor Company in 1951 as a chassis designer and worked on the Herald chassis design at the old Massey Ferguson office in Banner Lane.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ellis, VicProduction and Plant Engineering Manager
c1970's
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Elmer, IanI worked on the Barb line in the Rocket Range. Ted Smith, Johnny Jones, Larry? and Dave Dutton were the foremen. I then moved to the Engine Shop. Charlie Swain was the superintendant with Harry Woodfield his deputy. Good days!
Submitted by: Ian Elmer
Elwood, LeonardChief Architect.
All building at Standard Triumph was designed and produced 'in-house' - ST had bricklayers/builders/electricians/plumbers etc.
Elwood was in charge of designing and producing all the company buildings, including the New Assembly Hall - 'Rocket Range' and Speke
Ref 1954
Ref: 1959
Ref: 1967
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Emms, ThomasBanner Lane and Tile Hill
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
England, BrianStyling Executive c1960s
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Ennis, PatrickWorked at the main branch till the split with Massey then at the Radford section has his gold watch for long service
Submitted by: Margaret Ennis
Enstone, MickSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Etheridge, Keithc1968 Canley (Triumph) Fire Officer
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Evans, AlanWorked at Canley in the machine shop that produced crankshafts for the Herald from 1968 to 1970. Heavy and mundane, repetitive work but a good supportive bunch of lads who worked hard to earn their wages.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evans, AlbertMy dad worked there till 1980. Albert Evans he worked on the engine assembly .
Submitted by: Susan Sergiew
Evans, AlfToolkit Stores. Chargehand
25 years service c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Evans, ArwynSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Evans, DerekMy father worked at the standard , there was a picture in the standard newspaper, it was a story about my parents driving a Vanguard to Yugoslavia in the mid 50's, my mothers first return trip after leaving .
Submitted by: Daron Evans
Evans, EllenSubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Evans, GeorgeSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Evans, IvorPetrol Store, Retired 1971.
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Evans, JRadford
Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Evans, Jamie Apprentice then Planning Engineer - Canley - Fletch North - 1971 to 1978. My Father was Albert Evans - Foreman No2 Shop Engine Assembly
Submitted by: Jamie Evans
Evans, JoeNo 1 Machine Shop, Banner Lane. Retired after40 years service 1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evans, John ARegional Sales
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evans, JoyceJoyce worked at the Standard Motor Company, until she had her first son in 1957.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evans, NelSubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Evans, NicholaCosts Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Evans, NormanNorman was a fitter/tester working for Sid Griffin and then worked in the
Emissions Dept at fletch North
Evans, RayPaintshop. 1960-1980
Submitted by: E, Diver (Mrs)
Evans, RoyRoy worked at Standard Motor Company for six years, before moving to Daimler, then Standard Triumph. Later moved to Quinton Hazel Automotive, from where he retired in 1994.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evans, ThomasForeman Machine shop, 6cyl engine
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Evans, TomFletch south maintenance. Carpenter/Joiner
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Eve, BillApprentice Maintenance Engineer 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evely, AnnePunch Operator, Powers-Samas Room, Fletchamstead c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Evely, Ernest Arthur (Charlie )Electrician.
Submitted by: Denise Kitto (daughter )
Everett, Robin Robin or Bob as he preferred to be known as was my dad. Sadly he passed away 3rd December 2009 following an extremely hard battle after a quadruple heart bypass operation failed.
Submitted by: Jaime (his only daughter) -
Everett, RobinSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Everton, RonStation Officer, Ron Everton
c1968 Canley (Triumph) Fire Officer
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April 2018 Update:
After a great effort in November, December and January, the archive has now over 2,000 name entries and with over 350 articles on the site. Take a look at the Latest News posts to see the articles.
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