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. You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you.
List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 152 Ex-employees 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 ArchiveLaurence, B
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City & Guilds exam success. London Service Depot c1973
Law, Bill
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLawrence, Ralph
Cost Office Manager c1960's (submitted by Peter Russell)
My Section Leader was Ralf Lawrence who seemed to know absolutely every company part number by heart!
(submitted by Philip Moore)
Submitted by: Peter RussellLawrence, Vicky
Worked at Fletchamstead in the purchasing department boss was Mr Taberner, then in Canley in the control room, boss was Fergus altogether from 1963-1966
Submitted by: Vicky Smith (nee Lawrence) Lawton, Reginald Anthony (Tom)
Worked at Canley for many years, think it was on the inspection.
Submitted by: Gillian Newman (Lawton) DaughterLea, 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, J
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Lee, 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
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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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveLeech, Brian
Experimental apprentice.
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeech, Joe
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeech, Mick
Experimental.
I married Mick Leech in September 1965 and pictures of us both appeared in the Standard News. Mick worked in Experimental. His brother Brian served his apprenticeship there and his younger brother worked on Coach building. His dad, Joe, worked there for years but sorry, can't remember what department.
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Submitted by: Anne LeechLeedham, Roger
I worked with Jim Macquarie at the Standard Triumph along with Terry Briggs and Roger Leedham
Submitted by: David TrivettLeigh, Francis Dudley
3rd Baron Leigh (1885-1938), investor in Deasy, Austin and connected with Stoneleigh Motors. Director and chairman of Standard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLenehan, 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 ReedLeonard, Albert
Inspector, Forward Radiator, worked in the Cherry Wood Road factory. Health and safety, track inspection.
Submitted by: Michael John Newcombe Leopold, 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 MasonLiessman, Gustav
When Standard lost the Massey Ferguson contract I moved to Standard Triumph, where I worked in the Plating laboratory at Canley, the Research and Development laboratory at Fletch. South (this laboratory was managed by Gustav Liessman, an ex-German POW parachutist, who stayed on after the war – he was very influential on my training), the heat treatment laboratories at Fletch South and Radford and the Non Metallic laboratory at Fletch North.
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Submitted by: Terry ElliottLiggings, 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 ArchiveLing, W
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLissaman, Ray
Retired worked in Toolroom at Canley and Fletchamstead.I recognise many of the names on the web site, including track workers where we did the tracking fixtures. Many stories from the war and after were told by my fellow workers and my father Sid, chargehand Turner. The works children's parties used to be a feature every Xmas, we had to go through air frames to get to the canteen for the food. Playing on the field at the back of the social club and on the swings and slides ,now gone. I remember the crashed biplane on the field and the dances that continued through the war as my mother was barmaid and had to take me as my father was on ARP duties at night. I used to sing to the lads in the bar off the counter
Submitted by: Ray Lissaman Litchfield, Paul
I was a technical apprentice from 1964-69. I well remember Geoff Smith and others in your archive.
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Submitted by: Paul LitchfieldLivesey, 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, John
Joined 1946 rig test technician in the test section of the experimental department at Banner Lane.
Late fifties he was Manager of the Experimental Department.
Director, Chief Engineer of Triumph from 1966 to 1974
Engineering Director of Rover Triumph until he retired in 1980
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLloyd, Lenard
John Lloyd’s brother Len was a foreman in engine assembly No 2 shop in the 1960s.. He was responsible for No 5 line where the slant 4 and V8 engines were built. - David Mileham
Len was Johns dad - Susan Emily Freemantle
Submitted by: David MilehamLloyd, 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 MullettLovering, John (Jack)
Vehicle Test/Rectification & Emissions Dept at Canley, 1973-1987 approx. Died 21/09/2017 aged 94.
Submitted by: Martin Lovering Lowe, F
of 14, Melville Road. Coventry. Enlisted in the Sherwood Foresters, shown as Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Served in the Lancers and was a Reservist: formerly employed by Standard Co. —Killed (buried at Bray Dunes - Nr Dunkirk ED) 29th May 1940
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLowe, H
Electrical Development Engineer Executive 1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLowe, 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
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLynch, Arthur
Manager, Apprentice Training (Rover/Triumph)
Ref 1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveLynes, Alan
Chief Buyer - Production Purchasing 1970's until about 1981. Transferred to Land Rover Solihull.
Submitted by: John CreminsSubmit a Ex-employee
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- Standard 1928 - Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly.
- Any Clues? Photo Participant Competition - A trio of photos for you today – with suitable clues what can they tell us?
- Harry Webster CBE - Harry and his three Brothers at the Duke of York pub in Tewkesbury. From Left to Right. John Webster, George Webster, Harry, Derek Webster.
- John Batchelor - I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley – Prototype Build, NVH and Trim and Hardware Design – before joining the Aerodynamic Department full-time in the autumn of 1984.
- Terry and Win – Western Avenue - Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap wearing a hat at the back (top left of the pic) with the man leaning over me, I was 6 and my brother Phillip on my right was 10.
- Frances Flynn – Home Sales - Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Michael’s Church in Coventry, 8th November 1960.
- Dick Carter – Park Royal - Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s.
- Arthur Frost – and Hirohito - This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito’s visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early to mid 1920’s*.
- Roger Dowson - Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the official works team had been disbanded, but the competition shop was still involved with preparing cars for privateers like Bill Bradley who was racing his Spitfire which we looked after, and we also prepared Triumph 2000s …
- Brian Williams - Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at the technical college.
- Standard FC – 1918 - One of our earliest photographs from Standard Motor Company and certainly one of the earliest sporting photos. Here, showing the Standard FC team from 1918-1919 season.
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2 - More production line photographs in glorious colour!
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1 - We have said before how colour factory photos are extremely rare – and this series are a particularly excellent archive set.
- Anyone for Tennis? - The Standard Tennis club of 1931-1932. Recognise anyone?
- Ted Silver Pt.4 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- Pensioners - A brilliant – but frustrating – photograph because we have no details. Can you help?
- Standard Motors Staff - Another superb, and very early, photograph from the Standard Motor Co. Sadly we do not currently have any dates (any guesses?) but we do have a couple of names…
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 3 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt.3 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 2 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt. 2 - Further pictures have been sent through from Ted’s grandaughter Louise.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 1 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
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