Haddon, DickHaddon, JohnElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hadley, F EService 1918-1952
Finance
Personnel Manager
Budgets Manager 1951
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Hadley, KenInternal drivers/ferry drivers Foreman c1969
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Haines, JackElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hains, JackSubmitted by: Michael Hales
Hales, FrankMy Dad was working in 21 Shop (2000 build) during the 60s so I travelled into work with him and Ivor Kay, who also worked in 21 Shop.
Submitted by: Mike Hales
Hales, MichaelI joined Standard in 1966, at the Canley plant. Started working in the Final Finish (23 shop, I think) with Phil Robinson (trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry) and Mac Mackay, as an Automotive Electrician.
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Hales, MikeElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Halford, RStandard Triumph Apprentice Association
Chairman 1946-1948
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Hall, CliffPaint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Flew Vultee Vengeance dive bombers in the RAF in the far east in WW2
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Hall, JImDrawing Office
Submitted by: Pat Hall
Hall, LWorks Engineer, No. 1 Shadow Factory. c1940's
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Hall, LukeMy father, Luke Hall, was at Fletch from 1936 until about 1960 as Works Engineer.
Submitted by: Pat Penny
Hall, MartinMy two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
Submitted by: Pat Penny
Hall, PennyI was employed at Fletch and Canley from 1954 to 1960 as a secretary. My husband, Jim, was there from until 1980 in the drawing office.
My father, Luke Hall, was at Fletch from 1936 until about 1960 as Works Engineer.
My two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
it was a very good company to work for, like one big family.
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Hall, PercyPaint Sprayer, Canley.
25 year service
Retired 1972
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Hall, RobertMy two sons, Martin and Robert were apprentices from 1976 and 1980. Martin has just retired after 42 years with the group and Rob is still there.
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Hall, TonyElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hambling, S KResearch and Development Manager c1956
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Hamilton, BillBill Hamilton worked with Wally Edgar ( Garage Canley ) 1963 onwards sadly Dec
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Hamilton, MattSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Hammond, MartinBuyer for presswork in Fletch North. Former apprentice mid 1970's to 1981 when transferred to Land Rover.
Submitted by: John Cremins
Hammond, VicStyling. Joined 1945 and left (to join Volvo) in 1961
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Hammond, WalterFitter Maintenance Fletch South
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Hampton, A.Ac1954
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Hancox, BillCoachwork
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Hancox, RaymondInspector in the Assembly Shop.
9 years service.
d. May, 13 1960 aged just 39
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Hands, NormanSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Handy, DerekSubmitted by: Derek Handy
Hannaby, JoeMy 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
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Hannessy, PatSouthern Sales Manager c1966
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Hanson, AlanPlanning Department
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Harding, ArthurForeman. Assembly. NAH c1973
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Harding, 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, GWages Dept. Cash's Lane c1920
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Hardwick, JohnStudied for a Full Technological Certificate at the Coventry Technical College during the 1960s alongside working at the Standard Triumph Motor Car Company
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Hardy King, AnthonyPipe Fitter (then Fitter foreman) Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Hardy, Geoff Trainee Finisher. Then track finisher (After age 21 )
Submitted by: Geoff Hardy
Harper, GaryMy pal worked at Canley, in various roles, and finished at the old Fisher and Ludlow plant on Torrington Ave
Submitted by: Tim Tabram
Harper, JohnWarranty Department. 1965 - 1975
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Harratt, DaveI 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
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Harratt, PeterElectrician, Tile Hill c1973
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Harrington-Biddle, IreneEngineering Department, Fletch North
2 years. 1966-1968
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Harris (Mr)Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
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Harris (nee Eburne), JoanWhen 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), Joan
Harris, BrianSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Harris, CharlieExperimental Department.
Retired 1967, broken service starting in 1940
d. Nov 10, 1968 aged 65
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Harris, Colinc1965 Stock Control
Harris, F66 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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Harris, FergusWorked in Production Purchase from mid to late 1970's. He also worked on Walsgrave Hospital radio as dj.
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Harris, Fredc1929
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Harris, Frederick GeorgeMy 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)
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Harris, IvanMachinist Canley
Service 1955-1972
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Harris, JChief Production Engineer, Banner Lane Factory c1957
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Harris, Johnc1950
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Harris, MichaelEx-Apprentice. Production Engineering. c1968
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Harris, ReggieEngine Assembly
46 Years Service
Died 6 October 16, 1969, aged 63
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Harris, Robert Worked in the paint shop
Submitted by: Suzanne Harris
Harris, RoddyRocket Range
Submitted by: John D\'Arcy
Harris, RolandExperimental dept
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Harris, TInternal Audit, Fletchamstead c1959
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Harris, TedHead of Security, Canley.
(Source: Robin Penrice)
Harrison, ANo 2 Shop, Banner Lane
c1959
Secretary Bowls Club
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Harrison, C1920. Crankshaft grinder, foreman. Cash's Lane
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Harrison, DavidTool Room
Submitted by: David Harrison
Harrison, FMain Trim
Retired Feb/March 1979
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Harrison, JacquiI worked for the triumph at fletchamstead Highway in the offices my father and brother also worked in the machine shop but unfortunately they have passed away so just me.
Submitted by: Jacqui Harrison
Harrison, TerrySubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Harrow, E66 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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Hart, JeanineShort-hand typist for W H Davis (Managing Director) c1973
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Harte, JuneWorking in production purchasing. Keen Coventry City fan. Worked with me in 1977 to 1981
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Hartley, AlanSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Hartley, John William My great-grandfather worked as an Inspector at the Standard Motor Company, Canley from 1924
Submitted by: Jamie Sullivan
Hartley, 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 Sullivan
Hartley, W MAdministration Manager c1966
Ref also 1969
Company Secretary 1973
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Administration Manager c1968
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Hartnett, MichaelSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Harvey, BillStarted 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, BrianSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Harvey, JohnWorked 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 Thomas
Harvey, John (2)Paint Sprayer, Allesley c1969
Service included 5 previous years
Married Sister Audrey Arnold of the Surgery
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Harvey, RichardI worked there between 83/91
Submitted by: Richard Harvey
Harvey, Rodc1966
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Hasleton, DaveApprentice London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Hastie, OliveCosts Department c1969-1970
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Hathaway, LawrencePupil 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
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Hathaway, S C66 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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Hatton, AlanComputer programmer Canley. c1973
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Hatton, PaulElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hawker, MrMachine Shop, Cash's Lane c1926
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Hawley, Robert WilliamEngine Assembly, Canley
Retired 1966 after broken service starting in 1919.
d. Oct 20, 1968 aged 72
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Haworth, H N (Ray)Hon Treasurer of Standard Cricket Club c1961
Benevolent Fund Secretary 1973
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Haworth, RBenevolent Fund secretary 1963
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Hawthorn, Kenneth GFitter Assembly. 39 Years Service
Service: 1932-1971
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Hawtin, 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 Monger
Hay, RayService Engineer c1959
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Haycock, AlbertPainter Foreman
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Haycock, Aubrey Joseph Tool Setter, Canley
49 years Service
d 15 Jan 1973 aged 64
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Haycock, Fred21 years' service; hardener for 14 years at Radford. Previously at Canley, as a progress chaser.
Retired 1973
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Hayden, DaveSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Hayden, KenDrawing 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 Hayden
Hayes, LesSubmitted by: Eileen Hollins
Hayes, RWages Dept. Canley c1924
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Haywood, JohnnyPaint Shop
Service: c1959 - 1980.
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Heads, JoeSubmitted by: Nick Downes
Healey, DonaldBorn 3rd July 1898, died 13th January 1988. Works rally driver, Experimental Manager 1934-1939, and General Manager 1940 under Thos Ward's ownership. Responsible for the Triumph Southern Cross and straight-eight Triumph Dolomite.
Famed "Healey" car marque.
Joined Triumph in 1933.
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Submitted by: Mike Costigan
Hearnden, NickApprentice Materials Lab, Metallurgist 1978 to 1982 Fletch South
Submitted by: Nick Hearnden
Heasman, ?Submitted by: Martin Murphy
Heath, JackDrilling Section 1970's
Submitted by: Michael Mulligan
Heath, KenSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Heath, Patc1929
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Heathcote, KitTechnical Office
(After) PA to Ken Richardson
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Heatherglen, PaulCosts Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Heaven, BobI 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 Heaven
Hebbard, HarryApprentice 1959
Captain of the Standard (Apprentice) football team
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Hedley, JohnIvy Cottage
Submitted by: Tom Braund
Hedley, PPersonnel Manager, c1959
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Hellis, APark Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 24 years service
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Hemmings, Fredc1929
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Hems, Leslie Worked in the paint shop at Canley until approximately 1987
Submitted by: Cathy Hems
Henderson ArthurForman paint inspection
Submitted by: Brian Henderson
Henderson, RayEngineering 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 Whittall
Herbert, Albertc1958
Submitted by: Alan Evans
Herbert, Arthur Geoffrey Shirleyb: 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.
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Herbert, GCommander G. Herbert. Sales Director 1935-1936
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Hervey, C P VAssistant to Personnel Manager c1951
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Hervey, VWelfare Department, 1951
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Hewins, F66 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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Hickling, DonaldApprentice c1956-1959
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Hickman, BertNew car despatch
Submitted by: Paul Bagley
Hickman, GaryI 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 Hickman
Hicks, V RCompany Secretary Standard and Triumph Sales Ltd (1953)
London
Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, London
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Higginbotham, Wc1963
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Higgins, AnneCosts Department c1969-1970
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Higgs, E HProduction Control Executive Spares c1972
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Higgs, EwartMember of Wolvey Bowls Club
Higgs, HellenSubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Higham, Frank EdwardHome Sales Director. Joined Company in 1936, Director from 1953
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Hill, Alan BPublicity 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
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Hill, JohnRoller test. (Testing cars at the end of the track in rocket range). And the emission control for export cars
Submitted by: John Hill
Hill, StevenEngine Shop, Canley c1972
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Hill, TNew Assembly Hall
Retired Feb/March 1979
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Hilliar, JDrawing Office Fletch North c1972
(Ext 502)
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Hilliar, JohnSubmitted by: Alan Goodwin
Hilliyard, StanExperimental Department
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive
Hills, JacquelineI 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 Hills
Hilton, JTinsmith c1959
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Hilton, JanetSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Hinchcliffe, ?Submitted by: Martin Murphy
Hind, WEngineering design drawing office at Fletch North as a gear specialist on transmission for gearboxes.
Late 1950's till Closure
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Hindmarsh, JohnIn 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.
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Hines, Arthur (possibly Hinds)Buying Department
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Hinson, DonaldEngineering Department, Banner Lane c1959
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Hinson, JeanSubmitted by: Carmel Langdon
Hirons, B (Mrs)Spares c1961
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Hirons, Eric1968 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 Hirons
Hiscox, GeorgeMy Grandad worked there George Hiscox
Submitted by: Dawna Haynes
Hitchcox, 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 Hitchcox
Hitchins, DerekI 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 Hitchins
Hitchman, TrevorAccounts
Submitted by: Tom Braund
Hobbins, BillMy father Bill Hobbins was there possibly 1940's through to maybe middle 70's
Submitted by: Patricia Shimmell
Hobson, JohnFitter on the rocket range late sixties early seventies
Submitted by: Jane Hobson
Hodder, MickApprentice, 1962 Tinsmith
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Hodges, Lc1963
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Hodgkins, R WDeputy Superintendent. Tool Room c1972
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Hodgkinson, Roger PatrickServed 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
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Hodgson, GeorgeTester
50 years service
Joined 1920's Retired 1973
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Hodkinson, JohnElectrician. Final Finish, New Assembly Hall c1973
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Hogan, Peter Radford
30 Years Service
d 31 Jan 1973 aged 67
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Hogan, T66 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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Holbrook, Claude (Colonel)1930s. MD
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Holbrook, JimTransport manager c1965
46 Years Service
Retired 1972
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Holland, E HHerald Paint & Trim stores Foreman c1966
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive
Holland, Leslie John Submitted by: Heather Atkins (Daughter) and Ivan Holland (Son)
Holliday, JSupply Divisional Manager, c1959
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Holliday, R.Jc1954
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Hollies, Lc1963
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Hollingsworth, Alfred CalebRetired 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 Archive
Hollis, HarryGrinder on the Final Grind Section, Radford
32 years service
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Hollyoak, JohnElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Holman, BasilMy 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 Michel
Holmes, Ernest JosephGroundsman, he retired in April 1948 after 17 years with the company.
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Holmes, 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
Holt, Wc1963
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Holtom, AlwynForeman, Final Finish
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Holtom, DaveMy brother (Graham Holtom) and I both did our apprenticeship at Standard Triumph
Submitted by: Dave Holtom
Holtom, RayForeman, Paint Shop
Submitted by: Dave Holtom
Holtom, RaymondForeman
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Holton, GrahamApprentice
Submitted by: Dave Holtom
Hong 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\'Arcy
Hood, MarkElectrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hood, TimSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Hook, GordonForeman, 21 shop; Production Manager.
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1979 - Body and Assembly Manufacturing Manager
1972 - Deputy Manager, Assembly Division
Submitted by: Garry Owen
Hook, JohnManufacturing Manager
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Hook, Martin UPDATE from Martin Hook.
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Mr Hook’s son (Martin) was an apprentice a year ahead of myself, now lives in France I believe.
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Hook, NigelMy brother Nigel worked in final finish
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Hope, DorothyComptometer Operator. Offices
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Hope, GeoffreySubmitted by: Dorothy Hope
Hope, JimmyGearbox Section Chargehand. 1965
Submitted by: Pete Davis
Hopkins, DougFitter, Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Hopkins, KeithPublicity Department. Service 1954-1980
C1956 Overseas Public Relations
Director of Public Relations
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Hopkins, ThomasMaintenance. Fletch South
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Hopkins, TomFitter. Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Hopwood, JohnSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Horner, HDrawing Office Executive (Body) 1955
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Horsfall, WalChargehand Sheetmetal worker. 40 years service
Retired 1969
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Horton (Mr)Paint shop. c1935
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Hough, GeorgeCanley Offices, 1950
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Howard, EddieTinsmith
Submitted by: Robert Blackwill
Howard, JProgramme Control executive c1973
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Howard, JohnSupervisor, Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Howard, JohnProduction Control
Hi John thank you for adding your name - we never get any contact details and we’d love to hear more from you. Please send us an email with any memories you have - iwas@standardtriumphworls.co.uk (Editor)
Submitted by: John Howard
Howard, TrevorMy dad worked their in the early 60s
Submitted by: Alan Howard
Howells, DavidMy Dad
Submitted by: Miriam Taylor
Howells, TedDrilling Section 1970's
Submitted by: Michael Mulligan
Howes, HoraceProgress Chaser
Retired circa 1972
Howey, DickWorked in finishing shop at Canley from 1957 to close
Submitted by: David hemings son in law
Howitt, BarbaraWelfare Officer
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Howkins, AlanAllesley Crash Shop
Submitted by: Dave Smith
Hubbard, AlanMachine Shop, Canley c1960
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Hubbard, EricChargehand in the CKD Body Section c1960
Prior to 1960 served for 33 years and worked on the trim track and assembly line at Canley before transferring to CKD
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Hubbard, GordonWorked 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 law
Huckvale, NevilleAccounts
Submitted by: Tom Braund
Hudgell, TrevorI believe he was the Chief Inspector, he was a very nice man.
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Hudges, TApprentice, 1954
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Hudson, NellieSupervisor Spares Invoice section, Fletch. South.
(at least) 23 years' service, starting at Banner Lane, moving to Spares as supervisor in 1945.
Celebrated 60th Birthday at work in 1963.
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Huffer, StuSubmitted by: John Stringer
Huffer, TedSubmitted by: Stu Huffer
Huggup, JuneCosts Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell
Hughes, BrianApprentice 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 Dunn
Hughes, EmlynSubmitted by: Pete Davis
Hughes, GerrySupervisor in maintenance
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn
Hughes, GoymerSubmitted by: Gary Daffron
Hughes, 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 Hughes
Hughes, LeslieI 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.
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Hughes, LeslieWorked in 21 Shop from 1963 till 1977. Fitter.
Submitted by: Leslie Hughes
Hull, Pat (Mrs)Publicity, Fletch South, c1971
Lived at 83, Kirby Road, Earlsdon
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Hullock, Harold My Mother's cousin. Started at Canley about 1950
Submitted by: Malcolm Roebuck
Humberstone, CarolI worked there so did my Mother and sister. Remember those days with fondness.
Submitted by: Carol Humberstone
Humphries, H66 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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Hunt, Charlie Electrical Team Ref: 1986
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Hunt, DennisUntil 1977, personnel manager at Standard-Triumph; it was his job to present the company's cases.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Hunt, HazelSewing Machinist, Trim Shop Radford c1960
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Hunter, BillTinsmith. Service 1946-1961
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Hunter, Mrc1949 member of Recreation Club Committee
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Hunter, TerryWorks rally driver
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Hunter, 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)
Hurst, GeorgeGearbox Assembly Foreman
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Huston, BevSubmitted by: Stu Huffer
Hutchinson, D (Miss)Deputy Sister-in-Charge, Surgeries Feb 1973
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Hutchinson, PaulineTypist, Engineering Progress, Fletch North
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Hutt, ArthurSubmitted by: Adrian Hilton
Hutt, JackieI 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.
Submitted by: Jackie Hutt
Hutt, John (Jack)Foreman, Saw Mill
UPDATE: Jack Hutt joined Standard Triumph in 1931 and was appointed Foreman in 1937.
"Mr Hutt was widely known as an expert in timber" (Obituary). Died March 13th, 1955
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Hutt, Maurice FredSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Huxley, BrianMaintenance stores.
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates
Hyde, K SSpares Systems Manager c1972
Spares Division
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Hyde, M (Mrs)Export Service Department (Allesley) c1960
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Hyde, VeronicaTelex Operator, Fletch South
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Hylands, GeorgeCompetition Department
Allesley Service Division
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Hello John Edwards here, I worked in the Standards Room at Fletch South.
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Arthur Brooks joined Standard Triumph in 1932. At first he was employed on material handling — the hard way —when
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