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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 294 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Macartney, Charles
Joined The Standard Motor Company in 1921 as a mechanic in the Coventry Service Department
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMacartney, John
See feature here: http://triumphworks.co.uk/charles-and-john-macartney/
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMacDonald, Yvonne
Salaries (she went on to sing on TV show with host Joe-Mr Piano-Henderson)
UPDATE: Yvonne, now Yvonne Bannan has been in touch...
Macintosh, Donald AlexanderSubmitted by: Triumph Works Archive
Macquarie, Jim
I worked with Jim Macquarie at the Standard Triumph along with Terry Briggs and Roger Leedham
Submitted by: David TrivettMadden, Andy
My 2 bros worked there . Tommy and Andy Madden ( andy is 82 now )
Submitted by: Maureen AnsellMadden, Tomy
My 2 bros worked there . Tommy and Andy Madden ( andy is 82 now )
Submitted by: Maureen AnsellMagee, Barbara
My father worked there in the spares division and I worked there as well in spares offices
Submitted by: Barbara MageeMaginniss, Mike
Technical Writer, Technical Publications Dept.
Left 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaguire, Philip
Canley Factory
13 Years Service
d 26 Jan, 1973 aged 53
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMahoney, Robert
Cart Driver
Lived at 56, St Nicholas Street. Coventry
Ref. 23 April 1940 (aged 31)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaiden, John
Purchase Invoise Clerk. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. November 1968 to November 1973. Retired in 1973 aged 65. More
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeMaier, David Ludwig
Marketing Manager 1954-1965
Incl. Standard European Representative (1955)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMain, Arnold Hubert
Canley. 25 years service
d. July 30, 1972 aged 60
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMakepeace, Derek
I worked at the Radford plant from 1960 till 1979. Starting as a trainee in machine shop on the Non-Current spares section Working under Mr Joe Waite and Sid Wilday as my Foreman. On finishing traineeship at age of 21 I was transferred to the Tool & Cutter Grinding Department 1966-1979. The photo shows nearly all the tool & cutter grinding staff. A great bunch of highly skilled men all prepared to show and train us youngsters. Some good characters from 1965 -1979. I still have an interest in Triumph matters as I own a 1972 TR6 and member of TR Register Coventry.
Submitted by: Derek MakepeaceMakinson, Leslie Frank
Experimental Engineer
d. 1964 (aged 58)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMalik, M
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Malkin, Arthur
Foreman, F9/40 assembly section in No. 5 Shop
c1939
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMander, S
Organisation and Methods Manager c1959
Internal Auditor, Executive. 1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMann, Derek William
Triumph, Land Rover and Alvis Worker and a keen Bowler and Golfer.
Passed away on 20th August 2019, aged 82 years
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarklew, Harry
Harry Marklew was a foreman on the dud line (rectification area). Lovely man, went by the nickname of 'black harry' for some reason.
Submitted by: John D\'ArcyMarsden, Sheila
Sheila Marsden. Costs Office, Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsh, H
66 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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Martin, A. W. (Ted)
Executive in Charge of Cost Analysis Department c1956
Ref: 1954
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Submitted by: Bob EdwardsMartin, Edward W (Ted)
Started at the company in 1912. Appointed Sales Manager in 1931, becoming Sales Director in 1945.
Left 1949 due to ill health.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, Eric
My dad Eric Martin did, he was a machine tool setter, untill he was made redundant
Submitted by: Helen CrossMartin, William
Started as a trimmer on GT6 line. Came from Falkirk 1967 from Alexander coaches
Submitted by: Steven MartinMarvin, David
Presscars.
I worked in this department. My foremen were Albert Chapman and Tony keeling great days with good team.
Submitted by: David MarvinMason, Andy
Project development Engineer. Fletch North Left 1966
20 years broken service
Previously worked in Experimental Dept.
Carburettors, Fletch South
Then Served in Army for three years during WW2
Three years on the Jet Engine
then nine years Planning Dept.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Ben F
Sales Manager (Export) c1930's
Photo
Update: Ben Mason, was one of my bosses when I did my apprenticeship at Jaguar. When at Standard, Ben was responsible for Home AND Export sales and as SS used so much Standard componentry for their cars, William Lyons offered him the Export Sales position at Jaguar after WW2. Ben was a truly great character. Brought up in an orphanage, he attended night school and was fluent in at least five European languages - albeit with quite a strong Coventry accent! He also developed his own version of condensed shorthand to reply to his daily dictation. I was working in his office one day on a confidential issue and overheard him dictating to his secretary. A consummate AmDram performer, he dictated his replies in various accents and had Joyce Batt almost wetting herself with laughter. She later told me this was effectively a daily occurrence. One of the best bosses I ever had.
Submitted by John Macartney.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, May
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Berkeley Square)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Mr
Company Secretary. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green. More Retired 1972
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeMason, Ron
Ron was an amateur boxer in the 60s - boxing for the Rootes and Coventry Irish clubs, before becoming a trainer at Triumph.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMassey, B
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMathews, F
66 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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Mathews, H
66 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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Matthews, Frank
Driving cars off track to complete a water test to see if the cars leaked.
Submitted by: Frank MatthewsMatthews, Steve
I was an appy there 1974 - 1978, then vehicle development on TR7
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsMaude, Ronald Edmond (Colonel, OBE TD)
Managing Director, Standard and Triumph Sales, Ltd.
Retired 1st Jan 1954
Educated at Rugby School. Became an apprentice with Deasy Motor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (afterwards formed as Siddeley Deasy Co.) and later joined sales staff. In 1911 became Sales Manager, of Austin Motor Co. Ltd., Norwich Depot. Served during war with B.E.F. in France—twice mentioned in Despatches and awarded O.B.E. Military Division. In 1919 rejoined Austin's as London Manager, leaving to become London Manager of British Motor Trading Corporation and Director of Bean Cars Ltd. Appointed Director of Car Mart Ltd. in 1928 and later of Dagenham Motors Ltd. Member of T.A.R.O. in 1939 and recalled on outbreak of war, to R.A.S.C. Later transferred to R.A.O.C. and promoted to Colonel. Released from Forces, 1945 and rejoined Car Mart Ltd. Group of Companies. Appointed to MD 1945.
Seen here 1957
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaudslay, Reginald Walter
Dick Maudslay, born 1871
Founder of the Standard Motor Co. 1903
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaynard, Bert
My uncle Bert Maynard was a tinsmith at Canley 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 MichelMaynard, H
66 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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Mayoll, Douglas
Apprenticed as an electrician. Time served with company from approx 1968 to 1985 from Standard to BL to Leyland.
Submitted by: Alison MayollMcAuliffe, Jerry
My Dad worked at the Standard in the sixties, I think he worked in the stores, his name was Jerry McAuliffe, he drove a standard ensign
Submitted by: Marjorie HeanesMcCabe, W
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 26 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCann, Charles
My Father in Law Charles McCann worked at Standard Triumph in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. He was a Millwright
McCauley, Vincent T
Driver
11 Years Service
d. Dec 15, 1972 aged 32
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCombie, John William (Bill)
Worked as Trim Purchase Manager from early/mid fifties until closure
Submitted by: Mark McCombie (son)McCombie, Mark
Worked there from 1972-1980 when production ended.
I ended up working on the Spitfire seat build on the rocket range, I remember going under the raised tracks. We had trimmers up and downstairs.
McConville, Tom
Security Officer
Submitted by: Gary DaffronMcCrossan, John
Does anyone remember my dad John McCrossan he worked there in the 60's. He was a shop steward along with Eddie Mcgarry. Sadly he died in 1968
Submitted by: Ann JonesMcCulloch, Tom
Competition Department.
Press Cars
Engine Experimental
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcGonigle, Pauline
Typist in the Audio Pool, Allesley c1972
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Married Steven Hill (Engine Shop) to become Pauline Hill (?)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive McGowran, F
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
McGrath, P J
A millwright at Tile Hill Lane
Ref: 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcGrath, Tom
My lovely late father in law Tom McGrath worked there for many years,he used to go home for lunch!
Submitted by: Tracy McGrathMcKenna, Annemarie
April 1963-January 1970
Costs Department
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)McKeown, Dave
Triumph motors maintenance Ron Smith, Phil West, Bill Wolohan, Dave Mckeown, Jimmy Mulholland, Barry Widlake, Dick O'Connor many more 1970s and me!
Submitted by: Ken GarrettMcKnight, Horace
Turner
66 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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Horace McKnight, who was a turner in the factory, but he died of his wounds on Armistice Day.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcLaughlin, Mick
Toolmaker
Apprentice 1959
Standard Motors Amateur Boxing Club
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcLean, Mike
Mike Mclean was also a Standard Motor Co employee.
Started at Banner Lane in the 1950's and worked in the Demonstration
Dept. then transferred to Fletch South Demonstration Dept. in the late
50's working under Bert Johnson. Left SMC in 1961.
I worked alongside him in both locations.
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Submitted by: Colin WaughMcLellan, Robert
Machine Operator, Radford
26 years service
d 4 Feb 1973 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcMenamin, John
I worked in the paint shop, mainly on the, Wet Deck. That was until Michael Edwards closed us down.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMcMullan, John
My grandad worked on those production lines up to when he retired sometime in the 70's - John McMullan. He was a big Northern Irishman with huge hands.
Submitted by: Neils YardMcNulty, Alan 'Irish'
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsMedcraft, Charles Harold
Security Staff
Joined 1954
d. Oct 30, 1968 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedlock, A R
Contracts Manager, Fletch South c1962
Ref 1968: More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMichael Newstead
Mick Newstead was my dad & worked in the offices as Assistant Chief Buyer! He would come home every Christmas laden with a massive turkey, bottles of spirits & all sorts of goodies from his suppliers! Great times!
Submitted by: Val JonesMiddleton, A
66 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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Milburn, Alan
Material Handler Canley. 1965 to 1969
(dates approx as we left Coventry and moved to Durham). Alan, my Dad died in 1972.
Submitted by: Jean AshMiles, L T
Sales Ltd. Left and Joined Ernest W. Hatfield as Sales Manager in 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, P
66 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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Miles, Ron
I worked at Standard from 1950, the first five years on engine assembly then after redundancy a further five years in the body assembly shop. The Herald project was a bit 'hush hush' and revolutionary, and we were quite excited trying to sneak a preview.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMillard, Ann
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann MillardMillard, Gwen
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, Harry
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, J
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Millard, Jack
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, John
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillard, Molly
My dad, mother both my brothers, my sister and myself all worked for standard, my father mother and myself were transferred to Massey Fergusons in broad lane. Surname was Millard.
Submitted by: Ann TonyMillett, Mr
Foreman No.2 Shop. WW2 years.
Aero engine parts
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMills, A.G.
In charge of Sales - Triumph Motor Company, Limited (pre war).
Flying Officer awarded DFC
Ref. 01 May 1944
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMilne, Charles Francis
Engine Fitter. Worked at Canley and Banner Lane.
Submitted by: Alexander Milne (son)Mintern, Alfred John
Service Dept. Standard Motor Co.
Killed in action, October 26. 1942 (possibly El Alamein - ED)
2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMitchell, Frank
My father Frank Mitchell worked at Triumph canley after morris bodies closed up until Standard Triumph closed. He was a spray painter spraying red oxide.
Submitted by: Frances SwanMitro, Mick
I worked in 21 shop fitting headlinings, working on 2000's, 2.5 pi's and Dolomites, I worked there from 1974 till 1978, the bodies came into 21 shop, already painted, on a constant procession of artic lorries up and down the M6 from Halewood, they said it was the world's longest track. Also worked in rocket range and Herald paint and trim. They were happy days.
Moakes, June
Secretary to Mr. Goymer, Home Service Executive, Allesley
Ref 4 years 1959-1963
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoffatt, Bill
British Legion Drum and Pipe Band.
Joined 1945
Banner Lane, Canley, Radford and Gearbox Shop, Fletch
d. 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMohan, Eileen
Worked as a comptometer operator in the wages department from 1956 until 1963. Married in 1962 name changed to Butterly and left to have a baby October 1963. http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/comptometers/
Submitted by: Eileen ButterlyMoir, Alan
Apprentice. London Depot at Park Royal
ref: 1956 and 1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMonk, F
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Monks, Arthur
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Alan
Tinsmith
Alan was also a Side Drummer, Tenor drummer and Bass Drummer for the Standard Pipe Band for over 50 years.
Alan used to run the Saturday Hospital fund.
Work colleagues often mentioned: Ted Graham, Wally Dunlop, Geoff Townley, Wally and Jean Edgar, Joe King, Dave Murdoch and Jim Tudhope.
My dad. He retired in 1993
Submitted by: Lindsey DeaconMoore, B (Miss)
Accounts Department, Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Charlie
My dad Charlie Moore worked as a fitter in the 60s ish, he was a shop steward for years, after the downfall went on to be national organiser for the AUEW, always fought for the working man's rights.
Submitted by: Tony MooreMoore, Dick
Cost Office at Canley
The department was run by Manager Dick Moore c1960's
(My first job on leaving school was as an office junior in the Cost Office at Canley in June of 1963).
Submitted by: Philip MooreMoore, Henry Albert
Cellarman. Recreation Club
18 years service
Joined the Company in 1950
d. Oct, 30 1968 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, Mick
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Moore, Phillip
My name is Philip Moore and my first job on leaving school (without qualifications) was as an office junior in the Cost Office at Canley in June of 1963.
The department was run by Manager Dick Moore (very strict but well respected man) and my Section Leader was Ralf Lawrence who seemed to know absolutely every company part number by heart! I remember many other colleagues too.
Too much happened to record it all here but the wonderful experience, training and opportunities that I experienced led me into a 40 yr career in the Standard Triumph and later Jaguar Cars.
Costs Department c1969-1970
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)Morgan, Allan
Used to work in the Herald shop in 69-70 mainly on night, before that was at Honeybourne in Evesham, used to get buses every morning from the factory, working out there in the summer was like being in a holiday camp, great old days
Submitted by: Allan MorganMorgan, Betty Lillian
Clerk/Typist
Birth 18 AUG 1926 • COVENTRY West Midlands England
Death 28/01/2016 • Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, Edward
Inspection Canley
Retired 1969.
26 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, John
John worked for 18 years at BTH Coventry as a machine operator, he then spent another 11 years at the Standard Motor Company as a setter and he finally retired after another 11 years as an inspector.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, Terry
Started as an Apprentice Body Draughtsman in May 1960.
Hi Terry - thanks for adding your name - why not drop us an email with some of your memories?
iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk (Editor)
Submitted by: Terry MorganMori, Bill
I WORKED on the Triumph Herald from 1959-71.
The first ones were built at the Canley plant in April 1959, all components coming in red primer ready for assembly, until the following year when we moved to the Torrington Avenue plant where a new track and paint shop had been built. From then on, until the end of production of the Herald range, all components came in bare metal and after assembly were primed and then transported to Canley for colour spraying and final finish.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Ann
(Possibly) Comps. and Wages Dept., Fletch South
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Identical Twin Sister to Carol Morris.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Carol
Comps. and Wages Dept., Fletch South for five years
Ref 1963
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Identical Twin Sister to Ann Morris.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Cyril
Senior Industrial Relations Officer
Based in Ivy Cottage HR
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, F.W
Hon Treasurer ST Apprentice Association c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Sheila
Secretary to Mr L F Taylor, Final Finish superintendent, for four years
c1959-1963
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Walter
10 years Service chargehand in Gang 76. No. 5 Shop, Canley
Emigrated to USA June 1960
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorrison, Harry
My father worked there Harry Morrison 70's I worked in one of the offices Jayne Morrison also i was there in 70's
Submitted by: Jayne Connell nee MorrisonMorrison, Jayne
I worked in one of the offices. I was there in 70's
Submitted by: Jayne Connell nee MorrisonMorton, Len (Jr)
1964 machine shop
Inspection in early 1972
Redundancy 1979
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Submitted by: Len MortonMorton, Len (Snr)
My late father Len Morton, (same name as myself) started at the Standard in 1935/6 and apart from his war service stayed on till the final closedown in 1980.
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Submitted by: Len MortonMulholland, Jimmy
Triumph motors maintenance Ron Smith, Phil West, Bill Wolohan, Dave Mckeown, Jimmy Mulholland, Barry Widlake, Dick O'Connor many more 1970s and me!
Submitted by: Ken GarrettMulligan, E
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Mulligan, Michael
I worked at canley with my father peter mulligan in the 70s he worked in the press shop and I worked on the drilling section names I remember Roy Bickley ted Howells jack Heath the formans name was Morris can't remember his surname but a smashing chap he retired and Gordon reay took over the reins.I was the youngest in the shop and was well looked after by all the other lads.when Michael Edwards closed the plant in 1980 a lot of the men never worked again.Some managed to get jobs at the jag and Chrysler but many left the car industry and engineering industry all together
Submitted by: Michael MulliganMulligan, Peter
I worked at canley with my father peter mulligan in the 70s he worked in the press shop and I worked on the drilling section names I remember Roy Bickley ted Howells jack Heath the formans name was Morris can't remember his surname but a smashing chap he retired and Gordon Reay took over the reins.I was the youngest in the shop and was well looked after by all the other lads.when Michael Edwards closed the plant in 1980 a lot of the men never worked again.Some managed to get jobs at the jag and Chrysler but many left the car industry and engineering industry all together
Submitted by: Michael MulliganMullis, Frank
Foreman, No 15 Shop (Trim)
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Submitted by: Carmel LangdonMulrennan, Thomas Joseph
Employed from 1964 or 1965 to 1971 when he left to emigrate to Australia. Was a tester at the end of the line.
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Submitted by: Michael Thomas Mulrennan (Son of Thomas Joseph Mulrennan)Munster, Fergus
Worked at Canley. Moved up to Speke,Liverpool in 1969 or 1970.
Submitted by: Frances MunsterMunster, John
My husband John was Superintendant of the Plant. His brother (Fergus) moved up to Speke outside Liverpool, in 1969 or 1970. John left the company in 1975 as we and our children emigrated to Canada.
Submitted by: Frances MunsterMurdoch, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Murphy, James (Jim)
Dad (James (Jim) Murphy ) worked there for many years then went to Massey Ferguson in the 60s and mom (Margret Murphy) worked night shift there in the war when it was an armament factory.
Submitted by: Ken MurphyMurphy, Margaret
Mom (Margret Murphy) worked night shift there in the war when it was an armament factory.
Submitted by: Ken MurphyMurphy, Marie
My Sister Marie Murphy worked in the telephone exchange until the Triumph closed.
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, Martin
My dad worked on the tracks I think what they called the Dudline. Then became a charge hand and travelled to Honeybourne and worked on the rectification side of things, making sure the cars that had minor problems were put right.
My Sister Marie Murphy worked in the telephone exchange until the Triumph closed.
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Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, May
I think she worked in salaries but not 100% sure.
May Schmida, nee Murphy
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurphy, Patrick (Pat)
Postroom.
'Postman Pat' delivered the post around the firm!
Submitted by: Martin MurphyMurray, Alex
I worked at Standard Triumph 63/74 before moving overseas .
I only ever worked night shift in number 5 Shop and had no reason to go to the rest of the plant as most was closed overnight
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveMyatt, John
My dad worked there from 1969 to 1999 he worked in the engine shop before that he worked at Rootes
Submitted by: Maxine MarshSubmit a Ex-employee
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We’d love you to get involved with this project. You can email us your info to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk or post a name directly on the ‘submit name’ link.
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Update:
The archive has now over 3,500 name entries and with
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Memories
LATEST POSTS
- Awarded Funding - We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving.
- 1925 Dispatch Dept. - A superb photo from 1925 showing the Dispatch Department at Canley.
- Paint Stores - A great photo from Martin Murphy, who says, “while going through some photos of my Aunty’s I came across this one. There are no names but it is definitely from the Standard as there was faint markings of the Standard logo.”
- Forward Radiator – Pt 1 - The Forward Radiator Company Limited was formed in February 1919 and I started work with them in September, 1922. I was the first clerical employee set on, all the clerical work up to this time having been done by “the boss’. Mr. C. N. Rawsthorne, the Secretary and Director of the Company.
- Walter Rubley - Walter Rubley was Factory Manager of the Car Division at The Standard Motor Company Limited, where he had been employed for 41 years.
- Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film - Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored. The film shows Sir John Black and Ken Richardson. Can you help with other names?
- Mavis Langdon - Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph.
- Graham Richardson – Printing Dept. - I started working at Triumph in 1972 in the Printing Department, where I printed all the internal documents for parts forms, wages slips and all that was required. There were about 12 people who worked in that department.
- Bill Bullivant - A Second World War veteran and Standard Triumph manager has celebrated his 100th birthday in Coventry.
- Forward Radiator – Bordesley Green - Of the 53 years that the Forward Radiator Company of Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, was in existence, the last decade was undoubtedly the most dramatic in the company’s long history.
- Schedule Control - Outside the New Assembly Hall, Canley, are the personnel of Schedule Control — happily looking forward to working on big orders for our new models !
- A Visit to the Triumph Works – 1957 - A Visit to the Triumph Works We headed for Coventry and drove along the Ring Road to the factory of the Standard Motor Company Ltd., where Triumph TR3s are assembled.
- Walter Belgrove - Born in Liverpool, where he attended the Liverpool College of Art, in 1927 Walter Belgrove moved to Coventry where he was hired by Triumph, after some years of apprenticeship first at the “J. Blake and Co.” body shop in Liverpool, then at “Windovers” in London, where he practiced both the design and the bodyworks modeling.
- Joe Waite - Whilst researching Arthur Hutt, I came across your article on the Standard Triumph website and thought you might like to know the following.
- Eric Camwell - I was an apprentice at the Raleigh company in 1930 and later worked for Daimler.
- Mick Leach - Mick Leach wedding presentation by Ted Silver.
- John Carolan - John Carolan retirement presentation.
- Sir John Black, Alick Dick and? - This great photograph is when – early 1950’s? – and a busy trio. Sir John Black, Alick Dick and an unknown lady – can you help identify her? One early reference to a secretary to Sir John is for Edna Taylor. This would have been early thirties – possibly when Black took control of the …
- Steve Nicholas - A superb photo from Steve Nicholas leaving presentation in Fletch North, Ray Henderson making presentation.
- Final Finish - For the final day of March – a month we have posted something new every single day – something apt? – Final Finish.
- Super Sleuths? - Ok detectives – can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Standard Motor Co.
- Le Mans – Getting There! - A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more?
- 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.
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DECEMBER 2020.
We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving.
The British Motor Museum hold thousands of original Standard Triumph factory negatives, many of which were taken by Frank Callaby – that’s Frank in the photo, an employee at Standard Triumph. The photo was sent to us, as many others are, by his family. The vast majority of these Standard Triumph negatives have never been digitised or even seen in years. We have applied for funding to allow a number of these unseen negatives to be scanned and ‘unlocked’ to share some amazing hidden secrets of the Standard Triumph factories and their employees. Whilst we missed out on the big prizes of £3,000 we are really pleased to have been shortlisted and awarded this funding. It’s such an exciting opportunity for Standard and Triumph enthusiasts, local people, ex-employees and their families and social historians.
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“With only three grant awards available it was a really tough choice for our judges, but yours stood out as a project that should be recognised and, ultimately, shortlisted. Making the shortlist means that we can offer you £500 of match-funding to put towards your digitisation project. We hope this alternative cash injection will be a financial boost towards realising the vision set out in your application.”
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