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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 343 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
Mackin, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMackley, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMacquarie, 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 AnsellMae, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMagee, 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 ArchiveMaile, Cecil Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: London, England
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 MakepeaceMakepeace, Derek Roy
From 1960 - 1966 WORKED IN MACHINE SHOP AT CAPMARTIN ROAD RADFORD AS A TRAINEE 1966-1972 TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING DEPT.
Submitted by: Derek Roy MakepeaceMakinson, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMakinson, 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 ArchiveMann, William John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveManning, Arthur Raymond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarde, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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\'ArcyMarrs, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarrs, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsden, Sheila
Sheila Marsden. Costs Office, Canley
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarsh, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: London, London, England
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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Marshall, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMarshall, Walter George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Mountain Ash, Glamorganshire, Wales
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, 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, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1861 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMartin, 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, Arthur William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
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, Benjamin Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMason, Edith
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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 ArchiveMason, Walter Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Leominster, Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard 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, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMatthews, 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 MatthewsMattock, Norman H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMattocks, Percy C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMaude, 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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Mayo, Harold James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Plymouth, Devon, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMayoll, Douglas
Apprenticed as an electrician. Time served with company from approx 1968 to 1985 from Standard to BL to Leyland.
Submitted by: Alison MayollMcArthur, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcAuliffe, 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 HeanesMcBride, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Hillsborough, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMcCabe, 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 ArchiveMcDonagh, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard 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 MatthewsMcRae, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Lentran, Invernessshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedcraft, Charles Harold
Security Staff
Joined 1954
d. Oct 30, 1968 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedlicott, Percival
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMedlock, A R
Contracts Manager, Fletch South c1962
Ref 1968: More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMeek, Thomas Wilfred
Capstan Tool setter and operator at Banner Lane, Coventry
Submitted by: Mrs M E LangleyMeyers, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: London, England
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, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiles, 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 TonyMiller, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMiller, William Man
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMillett, 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 ArchiveMills, George A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
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 ArchiveMolesworth, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMolesworth, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoore, 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, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Hartshill, Warwickshire, England
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)Moore, Ralph Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMoreley, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Balsall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorgan, 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 ArchiveMorrin, John William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMorris, Alfred Holt
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard 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, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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)Munnis, Cyril
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMunster, 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)
Murdock, William Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMurphy, 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 ArchiveMutton, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveMyatt, John
My dad worked there from 1969 to 1999 he worked in the engine shop before that he worked at Rootes
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Remarkably we may have 'found' the doors to the main entrance at Fletch South. They still exist! The first photo Read more
A couple of photographs taken at a Standard vintage rally at Canley during the 1960's. The first photo shows a pre-war Standard. The Read more
My father John Jones, worked there as a tool setter charge hand. He was there from about 1962 till the Read more
Another group photo of a team of trim ladies from Mavis Langdon. Here are some of names: (Left to right). Read more
Following on from the Cost Office Part 1 (Part 2 to follow shortly), this little snippet has been found from Read more
Tom Neary , of Maintenance Department, Canley, was presented with a sum of money from the department when he retired Read more
I started work at Standard Triumph in the summer of 1971 working at the Tile Hill training school. I progressed Read more
A sad photo taken just prior to the demolition of Ivy Cottage. Dated 19th April 1995, it is fitting that Read more
Cliff was born on the 9th March 1932 to Arthur and Sylvia Frost. Cliff was the third of four children. Read more
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- Alf Welch – Service Instructor in Market Promotion and Training - On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we’d write something about Alf Welch.
- Standard Triumph Exterior Photo 1959 - We like to see exterior factory photographs – it helps with identifying certain areas and our understanding of the site itself. Photos are quite rare – colour ones really rare.
- Alan Jenner - Two copies of Alan Jenner’s Standard Triumph ID card.
- Surgery – or Computer Room? - Part of this project is to recognise many of the factory features that made up the Canley Standard Triumph site. We would like your help.
- Fletch South - Remarkably we may have ‘found’ the doors to the main entrance at Fletch South. They still exist!
- Mayflower - A series of photos with the Triumph Mayflower in production.
- Vintage Standard Rally - A couple of photographs taken at a Standard vintage rally at Canley during the 1960’s.
- John Jones - My father John Jones, worked there as a tool setter charge hand. He was there from about 1962 till the day it closed down permanently.
- Mavis Langdon Standard Ladies Pt 4 - Another group photo of a team of trim ladies from Mavis Langdon.
- Tony Gibbs – Cost Office - Following on from the Cost Office Part 1 (Part 2 to follow shortly), this little snippet has been found from 1979.
- Tom Neary – Maintenance Department - Tom Neary , of Maintenance Department, Canley, was presented with a sum of money from the department when he retired after many years’ service. Mr. E. K. Wadsworth, Works Engineer, made the presentation.
- Mark McCombie - I started work at Standard Triumph in the summer of 1971 working at the Tile Hill training school. I progressed to become a trimmer working at Canley and also at the Service Department at Allesley.
- Ivy Cottage – Demolition - A sad photo taken just prior to the demolition of Ivy Cottage.
- Cliff Frost - Cliff was born on the 9th March 1932 to Arthur and Sylvia Frost. Cliff was the third of four children. He had an elder brother called Arthur, but called Mick for his entire life, and an older sister Joan. A couple of years after Cliff had arrived the youngest of the siblings, Trevor was born.
- 1950’s Wages Agreement - Directors from Standard Triumph and representatives from the Trade Union sign the new wages agreement.
- Senior Executives - A good period photo from 1954 showing for senior Standard Triumph executives.
- Thomas Joseph Mulrennan Pt 2 - A great series of photos featuring Thomas Joseph Mulrennan from Standard Triumph before emigrating to Australia.
- Increased Sales 1936 - Period advert from November 1936
- Garry Owen (Junior) - In the sixties the Standard Triumph apprentices would enter a float to all the local carnivals.
- Costs Department Pt 1 - My name is Annemarie Mabbs was Annemarie Mckenna I started work on April 17th 1963 as a junior in the costs depart at Canley.
- Recognise These Faces? - A remarkable set of colour factory photographs have emerged from 1959
- Pubs: The Fletch - Located on the Fletchamstead Highway, The Fletch was immediately opposite the main Fletch South/North buildings.
- Standard Cinema - A period aerial photograph of the Standard Cinema from 1946.
- Recognise This Face? - This photo was from early 1959 and often, Standard Triumph pulled a ‘model’ from one of the works departments. Do you recognise her?
- Recognise These Faces? - This looks like the Competition Department – Can you recognise these people?
- Recognise This Face? - Final Finish perhaps? Taken from a still from a period film in 1965. Do you recognise this lady?
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