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.
List of Names (Surnames First)
There are 112 names in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Laight, Richard
Worked as a trimmer in Herald shop,1972 till 1975 started first day for an hour and on strike next two days!
Happy days.
Submitted by: Richard LaightLambie, Claude
My grandfather Claude Lambie worked on the Standard assembly line until the 1970's. Lots of happy memories.
Submitted by: Stephen RyanLangford, William James (Bill)
I was an apprentice from 1952 to 1957, when I emigrated to Canada with another ex-apprentice, Melvyn Lloyd. My Dad, William Thomas Langford (also 'Bill' of course!), worked at Canley for many years, retiring (I think) in 1966. Mel and I bought a 1956 TR3 between us in May of 1958, which we drove from Toronto to Mexico City and back in two weeks in 1958, and to San Francisco and back in two weeks in 1959. The car never gave us any trouble. In 1960 we traded it in on two brand-new TR3As (one each), picking them up in England when I returned that July to get married: Mel was my best man. I sold that car when I went to university in 1962, but bought a used 1967 TR4A and a (very) used 1960 TR3A in 1980. By then, though, they needed more upkeep than I was prepared to give them! Still love sports cars, and (dare I say it) I'm now on my second Mazda MX-5...- beautiful cars! My wife and I now live in Victoria, British Columbia, while Mel still lives in Toronto. Good luck with this project!
Submitted by: Bill LangfordLarner, Albert Sidney
Machine Tool Miller 12A Shop
10 years Service
Died aged just 47, 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLea, Bill
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea work at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McIntyreLea, Joe
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McintyreLea, Stan
My dad Bill Lea, and uncles Joe and Stan Lea worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Lynette McIntyreLeddington, Bert
My Dad, Bert Leddington worked there in the paint spraying bit
Submitted by: Heather CoxLee, Bob
Wish I had a pound for every time I came out the gates good old days great bunch of blokes great memories
Submitted by: Bob LeeLee, Charles Henry
15 Years Service. Retired 1957
Died October 14th, 1963 aged 72.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLee, Ken
Worked as a bodymaker in the Competition Department and lived in Kenilworth.
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Submitted by: Martin CoxLee, Tom
I worked in main trim then the new assembly hall
My dad also worked there in 21 shop his name was ron lee better known as sooty
Submitted by: Tom LeeLee, Tony
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High Speed Development Engineer.
Lee began working for Standard-Triumph in 1946, taking a short break to carry out his National Service before returning to a position in the firm’s Test Rig department in 1947. He got on well working alongside Harry Webster and Walter Belgrove, progressing in his field and quickly becoming recognised as a young talent. One of his earliest projects involved performance testing the first car to be released by Triumph in the wake of the war, the 1800.
His work eventually took him overseas to supervise the implementation of Triumph Herald production in Australia, before taking up the role of Chief Development Engineer.
Despite having a hand in the development of most vehicles to emerge from Canley during his tenure, Lee became well known latterly for his involvement with the TR7 and TR8. He remained passionate about the cars long after his retirement in 1989.
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Leedham, Roger
I worked with Jim Macquarie at the Standard Triumph along with Terry Briggs and Roger Leedham
Submitted by: David TrivettLenehan, Thomas
Paint shop worker he worked there for a long while till his death in 1972 aged 62 years. He travelled to work on his bicycle.
Paint Operative
Service 1954-1972
Submitted by: Margaret LenehanLenehan, Veronica
Worked in offices for Max Tyzick until about 1968 or 69
Submitted by: Veronica Lenehan ReedLeopold, Dave
Homologation Department at Fletch North
c1973 to 1980
Submitted by: Denise Hodges (nee Amphlett)Lewis, Dennis
My Grandfather worked on the boilers, I believe he was a stoker.
Submitted by: Matthew LewisLewis, Harry
c1940. Engine Shop 3XA. Chargehand.
Gear Cutting. Harry cut gears for Captain Scott's Polar Expedition.
Submitted by: Jean MasonLiggings, G, Miss
Secretary to J. H. Holbrook, Transport Executive c1961.
At the time, Mis Liggings had been with the company for 22 years.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLilley, Jennifer
Assistant Storekeeper. Canley Canteen.
18 years service: 1955-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLivesey, Frederick
Two days after celebrating his diamond wedding, Mr. Frederick Livesey died in hospital at Exhall on May 16, 1960 aged 83. Mr Livesey retired in 1951, after 21 years' service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLloyd, Steven
Electrician .I started in 1976 and served my apprenticeship with the company. I completed in 1980 and worked as a maintenance electrician at Capmartin Rd until 86, I transferred back to Canley from 86 to 94 and moved to Gaydon where I am now.
Submitted by: Steven LloydLloyd, Ted
My father Ted Lloyd worked in New assembly hall on production line. I believe he started there in 68 or thereabouts. He took redundancy in 1980 when production was running down. He was known as 'Tambourine Ted.'
Submitted by: Steven LloydLockley, Freda
Aircraft tappet inspection. 44/45
Employee check number 3952.
Married after leaving Standard and became Spraggett
Submitted by: Peter LockleyLoftus, Geoffrey James
Engine Assembly, Canley
Joined 1963
d. Nov 1st, 1968 aged 48
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLongmore, Martin
1968 -1979 Engineering and Technical publications
Read Martin's Life at Standard Triumph HERE
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLopuszanska, Asia
Postal Clerk, Canley
Left October 1966
Lord, Ernest Edward
44 years service, Fletch South
Died September 29, 1963 aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLord, Frank Kershaw
Consultant, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., from January, 1959
b: April 5, 1893
Served apprenticeship with John Holroyd and Co., Ltd., Milnrow, 1908-14; served with Royal Flying Corps, 1914-18; on engine testing with W. H. Dorman and Co., Ltd., Stafford, 1919-23; ratefixer with James Archdale and Co., Ltd., Birmingham, 1923-25; chief process and planning engineer with Triumph Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1925-35; Production Manager, Standard Motor Co. Ltd., 1936-50; Special Director (Plant), 1950-56; (Plant and Planning), 1956-58; member of Council, Production Engineering Research Association of Great Britain.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLovatt, Maurice
Experimental Department.
Banner Lane, 1958 Herald Project Engineer
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLovatt, Terry
Welder Canley, 10 years service.
Emigrated to South Africa 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLove, Arthur Leslie
He was my father, and sadly died with dementia two years ago. He was a Daimler trained Tinsmith.
Sheet metal worker c1959
"I was there from the start of the Herald, working as a sheet-metalworker in the Standard Triumph Service Department. "I was commissioned to cut the bodywork of a Triumph Herald Coupé* for the sake of advertising; I had to cut the bodywork from front to rear."
* This car, or rather half a car, still exists at the Coventry Transport Museum.
Submitted by: Melanie Jane MullettLovegrove, Frank
Lovering, John (Jack)
Vehicle Test/Rectification & Emissions Dept at Canley, 1973-1987 approx. Died 21/09/2017 aged 94.
Submitted by: Martin Lovering Lowe, Vic
Treasurer, Works Branch British Legion
36 years with Standard Triumph
Aged 74 in 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLuson, Arthur S
Private secretary to Chairman Sir John Black c1953
Service 1948-1974
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLynes, Alan
Chief Buyer - Production Purchasing 1970's until about 1981. Transferred to Land Rover Solihull.
Submitted by: John CreminsSubmit a name
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December 2018 Update:
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Memories
LATEST POSTS
- Chris Edwards – Pollution Chemist - Chris Edwards (29), an assistant pollution chemist at Fletch North, left Coventry to join Leyland Australia as a chemist.
- Ron Benfield and Bill Timms - I recently received my addition of the Triumph Herald book thank you. I am also interested in a photograph appearing on the “Submit Your Memories” slip that accompanied the book.
- The Last TE20 - Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517,651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Lane, Coventry. Circa June 1956.
- Bernard Spittle – Planning Department - Bernard Frank Spittle – Chief Planning Engineer, Australia.
- Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery, KG, GCB, DSO - On Saturday, October 4th, a very warm welcome home was given to the employees of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., who have returned from service with the forces. The event, “A Welcome Home Party,” was held at the Company’s Banner Lane Canteen.
- Factory Photo – Unknown Date - This grainy photograph sees Ivy Cottage at the very centre of the photo and the original dispatch area for finished vehicles to the left.
- Body Shells - This photo shows finished body shells for the Stag and TR6.
- The Standard Pub - “Held up as the best,” says the famous Atkinson’s advertisement. And no exception is “The Standard,” the new Atkinson’s public house at Eastern Green, just down the road from Standard’s Banner Lane factory on the outskirts of Coventry.
- My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt2 - The Canley and Fletchamstead areas were very busy every working day with thousands of people travelling to work at the Standard or other factories in the area.
- My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt1 - I was born in Oldfield Road, Chapelfields in 1942. Many of the men who lived in our road worked at the Standard as it was only a short walk across Hearsall Common to the Canley factory.
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