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Did you work at the Standard or Standard Triumph – at Canley or any of the associated sites/companies associated with 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.
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List of Names
There are 113 names 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 ArchiveMadden, 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 MageeMakepeace, 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 MakepeaceMarklew, 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\'ArcyMartin, 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 MartinMason, 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 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.
Submitted by: 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 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 HeanesMcCombie, 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.
Submitted by: Mark McCombieMcCrossan, 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 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 McGrathMcLaughlin, Mick
Toolmaker
Apprentice 1959
Standard Motors Amateur Boxing Club
Submitted by: 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 YardMichael 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 JonesMileham, David
1959-1965 Apprentice draughtsman. 1964- 1971 Planning engineer Fletch North.
Submitted by: David Mileham Miles, L T
Sales Ltd. Left and Joined Ernest W. Hatfield as Sales Manager in 1961
Submitted by: 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.
Mohan, 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 ButterlyMoore, 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 MooreMorgan, 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, 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 ArchiveMori, 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, F.W
Hon Treasurer ST Apprentice Association c1954
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 MorrisonMulligan, 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 MulliganMulrennan, 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)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 traveled 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.
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 ArchiveMurrell, John B
Service Division, Allesley. Divisional Manager
c1958
Service Manager when the Herald went into production (1959)
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