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List of Names
There are 201 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Hackett, Arthur
My Dad was night superintendent over Canley Fletch and Radford! Arthur Hackett
Submitted by: Eileen HollinsHackett, Jean
I worked in the accounts dept. from 1961 until 1969. Mr Cannings was the supervisor of our office.
My father Arthur Hackett was night superintendent for for about 30 years.
Submitted by: Jean Barnes (nee Hackett)Haddock, Herbert Charles
Body Liaison Engineer Executive
21 years service.
Retired 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaddon, Dick
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Halford, R
Standard Triumph Apprentice Association
Chairman 1946-1948
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHall, Cliff
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Flew Vultee Vengeance dive bombers in the RAF in the far east in WW2
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnHall, Percy
Paint Sprayer, Canley.
25 year service
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHamilton, Bill
Bill Hamilton worked with Wally Edgar ( Garage Canley ) 1963 onwards sadly Dec
Submitted by: Kay HamiltonHammond, Martin
Buyer for presswork in Fletch North. Former apprentice mid 1970's to 1981 when transferred to Land Rover.
Submitted by: John CreminsHammond, Vic
Styling. Joined 1945 and left (to join Volvo) in 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHancox, Raymond
Inspector in the Assembly Shop.
9 years service.
d. May, 13 1960 aged just 39
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHannaby, Joe
My father in law Joe Hannaby worked there after Arley pit closed in 1968 into the 70s when he had to finish work due to ill health, he was a material handler
Submitted by: Trevor AllanHarding, William Henry (Harry)
Lived in Nuneaton and worked in the Herald Paint and Trim Stores. Worked from early sixties and until his death in 1976. Was a shop steward for T&GW union.
Submitted by: Brian W Harding (son)Hardwick, John
Studied for a Full Technological Certificate at the Coventry Technical College during the 1960s alongside working at the Standard Triumph Motor Car Company
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHardy King, Anthony
Pipe Fitter (then Fitter foreman) Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesHarratt, Dave
I worked on the barb line in the 70's also my father in law Reg Settle worked on the herald line for quite a few years
Submitted by: Dave HarrattHarrington-Biddle, Irene
Engineering Department, Fletch North
2 years. 1966-1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris (Mr)
Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris (nee Eburne), Joan
When I joined Standard-Triumph I worked in the Typing Pool at Canley, next to the Drawing Office. Later, I was secretary to Mr R. Sowerby, Pensions & Insurance, whose Office was in Ivy Cottage. I left 1966/7.
Submitted by: Harris (nee Eburne), JoanHarris, Charlie
Experimental Department.
Retired 1967, broken service starting in 1940
d. Nov 10, 1968 aged 65
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarris, Fergus
Worked in Production Purchase from mid to late 1970's. He also worked on Walsgrave Hospital radio as dj.
Submitted by: John CreminsHarris, Frederick George
My father was Frederick George Harris born in September 1913 in Oxford, but spent much of his youth in Bermuda Village, Nuneaton. He did work at Standard Triumph. You have a Fred Harris listed as c1929. Could this be my father. I have no other information.
(ED - We'll look into this)
Submitted by: Terry HarrisHarris, Reggie
Engine Assembly
46 Years Service
Died 6 October 16, 1969, aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHarte, June
Working in production purchasing. Keen Coventry City fan. Worked with me in 1977 to 1981
Submitted by: John CreminsHartley, John William
My great-grandfather worked as an Inspector at the Standard Motor Company, Canley from 1924
Submitted by: Jamie SullivanHartley, Ramsay 'Mac'
Like his father, Mac eventually joined the Standard Motor Company. He worked his way up to Chargehand and Foreman during the Fifties. He was based at the Radford Machine Shop for over two decades as Night Foreman. He enjoyed a close relationship with colleagues from all walks of life and over the years shared in the lives of men and women who knew him simply as 'Mac'. He was quite a storyteller. He related stories about his childhood days like playing pitch-and-toss, and winning, on his way to school. He told stories about his years at sea, tales which would keep those around him spellbound. He told stories about the goings on during the nightshift at the car factory. In his younger days Mac was a keen and successful darts player in the many local pubs and clubs around Tile Hill and Burton Green. He travelled to pubs and to work every day on his push bike and motor bike. On one occasion, returning home after a night on the ale, he parked his bike in someone else's garden, only realising his mistake when he was chased from their garden by a fierce dog. Mac was described by those who knew him well as a 'sound bloke'. Everyone knew if they needed a favour or wanted to borrow tolls or a few quid, they were always welcome at his home. If you locked yourself out, Mac would find a way in, one way or another. Until parting with his car at the age of seventy, you would often have found Mac on his driveway, wearing overalls, under a car, covered with grease and oil; or in his garage, fixing things or making his own designed replacement parts on his lathe.
Submitted by: Jamie SullivanHarvey, Bill
Started in 1966 as a trainee grounds man, moved into the stores in 1970 and progressed to senior storekeeper in 21 shop about 1973 until closure. Best working times of my life. Fabulous colleagues and a brilliant place to work.
Submitted by: Bill Harvey Harvey, John
Worked on 2000, Dolomite, Stag in 60s 70s on the Exhausts with John Harvey, great team we had it sewn up. good times
Submitted by: John ThomasHarvey, John (2)
Paint Sprayer, Allesley c1969
Service included 5 previous years
Married Sister Audrey Arnold of the Surgery
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHasleton, Dave
Apprentice London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave SmithHathaway, Lawrence
Pupil with Triumph Motor Co., 1921-24; then joined Hotchkiss et Cie, Paris; returned to England and worked in Experimental Department of Standard Motor Co., until becoming a draughtsman with Bristol Aeroplane Co. in 1930; joined experimental staff of Humber-Hillman 1931, Coventry Climax Engines, Ltd., as experimental engineer, 1933, and S.S. Cars, Ltd., as experimental engineer in 1935; became Chief Engineer, Coventry Climax, in 1938, and served on the Board of Directors, 1942-46
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawley, Robert William
Engine Assembly, Canley
Retired 1966 after broken service starting in 1919.
d. Oct 20, 1968 aged 72
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHaworth, H N (Ray)
Hon Treasurer of Standard Cricket Club c1961
Benevolent Fund Secretary 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawthorn, Kenneth G
Fitter Assembly. 39 Years Service
Service: 1932-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHawtin, Edward
Worked on the last car to leave the track I have a photograph of him with the banner held above saying THE END
Submitted by: Gail MongerHaycock, Aubrey Joseph
Tool Setter, Canley
49 years Service
d 15 Jan 1973 aged 64
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Hayden, Ken
Drawing Office.
Dad moved to Banner Lane when it was Standard then Massey Ferguson took over the plant and Dad continued with them. I know he worked on the development of the Triumph Herald code named 'Zobo". He did tell me that the Herald was suppossed to have an inward sloping rear window, but Ford beat them to it with the revamped Anglia so it was rapidly changed. I did go into the Banner Lane factory one Sunday as he had some work to do and as a young boy was very impressed when, after finishing his work in the drawing office, he took me down onto the factory where a few people were working and they all said "good morning Mr. Hayden"
Submitted by: David HaydenHeaven, Bob
I was a finisher on the "2000" (Barb) from '63 until the factory closed, I enjoyed my time there and made many friends !
Submitted by: Bob HeavenHebbard, Harry
Apprentice 1959
Captain of the Standard (Apprentice) football team
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHenderson, Ray
Engineering Specialist. Experimental
Service 1943 - 1986
Henwood, Julian
Service Training Instructor, Radford. 1972 .Besides conducting training courses, Julian liaised with Churchill Tools, assisting in the development of special tools required for servicing and repair.
Submitted by: John WhittallHerbert, Arthur Geoffrey Shirley
b: August 15, 1902
Machine shop and material control superintendent, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. (Aero Engine Division), 1936-39;
Invalided out of Royal Navy. 1920; served apprenticeship with Gloster Aircraft Co., Ltd., 1921-25; and draughtsman with Blackburn Aeroplane Co., Ltd., 1925-28; Senior Draughtsman, with Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Co., Ltd., 1928-33; Salesman with Alexander Duckham and Co., Ltd., 1933-35; machine shop and material control super intendent, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. (Aero Engine Division), 1936-39; Works Manager, Lodge Plugs, Ltd., 1939-50; Overseas Production Manager with Harry Ferguson, Ltd., 1950-53; General Manager, Production Division with Harry Ferguson, Ltd., 1953-54; Overseas Production Manager, The Rover Co., Ltd., 1954-56.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHickman, Gary
I worked there as a student in 1988. Then it was the Engineering centre. They were in the process of moving everything down to Gaydon, and closing the place. I working in the Emissions Labs near the bottom corner nicknamed Dingley Dell, close to Canley station.
Submitted by: Gary HickmanHicks, V R
Company Secretary Standard and Triumph Sales Ltd (1953)
London
Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, London
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHigham, Frank Edward
Home Sales Director. Joined Company in 1936, Director from 1953
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHill, Alan B
Publicity Production. Retired 1961 after 33 years with the company.
Started as Advertising and Publicity Manager in 1928. First editor of Standard and Standard Triumph Review
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHill, John
Roller test. (Testing cars at the end of the track in rocket range). And the emission control for export cars
Submitted by: John HillHills, Jacqueline
I worked there for Mr. Bernard Roberts, the Sales Manager and I bought a 13/60 (hard top) off the Fleet! Navy blue, posh dashboard, I was the bees knees!
I was Secretary to Mr. Bernard Roberts (Fletchamstead Highway). Sales Manager. We had a front office! Mr. Roberts was under Sales Director Lyndon Mills. Mr. Roberts was very "abrupt" and one day I had the courage to say to him "say please"!? The following day to staggered through the office door (he was only a little man) with this enormous bouquet of flowers for me to say sorry!! I also bought a navy blue Triumph Herald, a year old, off the Fleet! It had a posh dashboard!
Submitted by: Jacqueline HillsHind, W
Engineering design drawing office at Fletch North as a gear specialist on transmission for gearboxes.
Late 1950's till Closure
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksHindmarsh, John
In the spirit of the 'doing my bit' I obtained work at the Standard Motor Co factory, Canley, Coventry. I was first employed in the Time Office; to which all prospective employees reported. I looked so young the boss took pity on me and employed me there until I was 15, but did not disclose his reason at the time. Meanwhile I traversed this huge and diverse factory site each morning to collect each employee's 'clock card' for marking up and then returned same to the card holders in the afternoon. The factory's war production covered manufacture of the Blenheim Bomber and the De Haviland Mosquito Fighter/Bomber, together with military vehicle engine production and sundry items; employing some 4,500 personnel.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHirons, Eric
1968 to 1978 Saab Shop, 10 shop and 3,4,5 shop. Happy days and nights!
Triumph Motors produced the SAAB Slant Four Engine for several years. A similar version was later used in the Dolomite and Dolomite Sprint. The Stag V8 Engine was also produced in the SAAB Shop.
Submitted by: Eric HironsHitchcox, Mark
I worked there in 79 on the dolomite and spitfire line worked on the last two spitfires to come off the line
Submitted by: Mark HitchcoxHitchins, Derek
I started in August 1959 and for over 20 happy years I worked in the new Assembly Hall known as the Rocket Range as a Line Inspector and over the years I was promoted to Quality Foreman.
The Last Innsbruck
Submitted by: Derek HitchinsHobbins, Bill
My father Bill Hobbins was there possibly 1940's through to maybe middle 70's
Submitted by: Patricia ShimmellHodgkinson, Roger Patrick
Served apprenticeship with Daimler Co., Ltd., and Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1928-31
b: July 28, 1911
Joined Hollingdrake Automobile Co., Ltd., subsequently cost clerk, salesman, branch manager. Sales Manager and Sales Director. Served with R.A.S.C. during Second World War with rank of Major; taken prisoner with 18th Divn. at Singapore, February. 1942; demobilized January, 1946.
Managing Director, Hollingdrake Auto mobile Co from 1953
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHodkinson, John
Electrician. Final Finish, New Assembly Hall c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHogan, Peter
Radford
30 Years Service
d 31 Jan 1973 aged 67
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolbrook, Jim
Transport manager c1965
46 Years Service
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHollingsworth, Alfred Caleb
Retired in July, 1955, after 22 years with the Company — he was employed in the Machine Shop — died on May 26, 1960 aged 71.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveHolman, Basil
My uncle Bert Maynard was a tinsmith at Conley in the 40s, 50s and 60s until he became blind. My brother Basil Holman was a draughtsman at Canley too before going on to Motor Panels in the 70s.
Submitted by: Brenda MichelHolmes, Ernest Joseph
Groundsman, he retired in April 1948 after 17 years with the company.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHolmes, Paul
Worked there from the late 60s until he was made redundant in the 80s. He worked on the track and later on on snagging. He often used to travel to Honeybourne for snagging also as that is where they stock pilled the cars. At Christmas we used to recieve presents from the sports and social club.
Submitted by: Joanne Day - daughter Holtom, Dave
My brother (Graham Holtom) and I both did our apprenticeship at Standard Triumph
Submitted by: Dave HoltomHong Kong Charlie - see Charlie Gallacher
"Hong Kong Charlie ! I bought loads of stuff off him. His metal cupboard was like Aladins cave" Chris Dyne
Submitted by: John D\'ArcyHook, Gordon
Foreman, 21 shop; Production Manager.
Photo
1979 - Body and Assembly Manufacturing Manager
1972 - Deputy Manager, Assembly Division
Submitted by: Garry OwenHopkins, Keith
Publicity Department. Service 1954-1980
C1956 Overseas Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHoward, John
Supervisor, Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Howard, Trevor
My dad worked their in the early 60s
Submitted by: Alan Howard Howey, Dick
Worked in finishing shop at Canley from 1957 to close
Submitted by: David hemings son in lawHubbard, Gordon
Worked in gearbox shop, latterly as an inspector started in 1950's and continued until retirement. Was treasurer of section social club and helped to organise days out and evening trips to big films in Birmingham. Bought a Mk 4 Vanguard on empty! Knee purchase scheme and later upgraded to 2000 Mk 1 Automatic. Also a member of Standard Triumph Caravan Club.
Submitted by: Phil Consadine, son in lawHughes, Brian
Apprentice started on the same day as me - 26 August 1968.
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section
Son of Gerry Hughes who was a supervisor in maintenance
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnHughes, John
Years of service: May 1950 to September 1980. Clock no. 21167. Started in the Re-conditioning department then moved to the gearbox machine shop at Fletchamstead South Works
Submitted by: John HughesHughes, Leslie
I worked in 21 Shop, Canley, from 1963 until 1977.
The New Assembly Hall was always called the `ROCKET RANGE` within the factory. At the end of the 2000 production, all the last cars were Estate versions. Carbodies (the company that turned the Saloon bodies into Estate cars) had a lot of bodies left over. Otherwise we normally only did 2 or 3 Estate cars a day. The 2000`s were fully fitted out , but were taken elsewhere to be mounted on their Engines, Gearboxes, and Axles, Etc.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHunt, Dennis
Until 1977, personnel manager at Standard-Triumph; it was his job to present the company's cases.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveHunter, Thomas Noel (Tommy)
Tommy worked in various departments between 1963 and 1978, ending his time there working in engine dispatch.
Submitted by: Garrett Hunter (son)Hutt, Arthur
My Uncle Arthur Hutt who won the VC worked In The Stores There Along Time Ago
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/arthur-hutt/
Submitted by: Adrian HiltonHutt, Jackie
I worked at Standard Triumph/Leyland Cars from leaving get school in July 1969 to May 1979 when I left to have a baby. I worked in the Planning Department at Fletch North first as a copy typist, typing the instructions to make the cars, then onto being secretary to Mr Vic Ellis, the Production and Plant Engineering Manager. Like lots of other employees have said, it was a great place to work a day the money was OK too.
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