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 204 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter R.
Radburn, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRadford, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRamsey, Frank
My Step Dad worked at Triumph in the 60's up until the beginning of the 70's. I don't know which depot he worked at. I believe he was an inspector and he was a welder by trade. He used to drink in the Pilot. We lived in Grangemouth Road until the early 70's when we moved to Scotland.
Submitted by: Martin Ramsey (Moore)Randall, C
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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Randle, Bill
Buying Office, Canley
Manager
Dept Head (submitted by Sue English)
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Submitted by: Peter RussellRandle, John
Buyer in Supplies Dept c1969
8 years previous service.
Married Miss Christine Cooke, a clerk in Salaries Office
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Leonard Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Robert
Toolroom worker
Many Year Service
d. Dec 2nd, 1972 aged 80
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRanyard, Babs
1958/59 for about 18 years in the Printing Department, Fletch South, my happiest working days
Submitted by: Babs RanyardRatcliffe, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaudle, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaven, Sidney Wiliiam
Canley. Retired 1965
20 years broken service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Rawlings, Kenneth
Kenneth Rawlings till 1972 fork lift driver till a bad accident
Submitted by: Julie Dawn JohnsonRead, Sydney George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Reddish, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRearden, John B
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Export Manager. Executive Director 1968
Service from 1947
Reardon, J B
Appointed Manager of the Export Dept, 25 August, 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReason, Frank
My granddad was chief fireman at the standard works until he retired somewhere around 1960
Submitted by: Geoff ReasonRedfern, Frank
Works Accountant taking over from Mr Digger in 1972. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green.
Management , had own office across corridor opposite us. Took over Derek Diggers job as works accountant when he left in 1972. Aged mid 40s . Had secretary called Joyce and assistant called tony working for him.
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Photo-1972
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeRedshaw, David
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeve, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeves, 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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Reeves, Robert William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRenshaw, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRestall, Albert
Machine Shop / Powertrain Planning Section
Cost control clerk who looked after the budgets.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnReynolds, H
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRice, Michael
Worked in office, Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, used to ring up on phone for production figures once a week to determine cost of parts, he worked in the Cherrywood Road factory, never met him, only spoke on phone.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeRichards, Charles Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Gordon
Overheads Investigation Executive c1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Ken
I started swimming for the Standard Triumph swimming club, Livingstone Road as an honours member as my uncle Ken Richards worked there. My cousin also belonged to the club, but I carried on and swam for the club in many galas. I had many fabulous times and have so many good memories.
Submitted by: Lynne FarrenRichards, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Arthur William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Charles Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ernest
Polishing Shop, Canley. d 1961. Worked for Standard at Cash's Lane for a short time in 1919
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, F
nstructor to the apprentices in the sheet metal working trade, 1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ken
Joined Triumph and helped develop the TR2. Drove at the British Grand Prix in 1949 and Le Mans in 1955.
Competition Department. 1952-1961.
TR2 - WVC575
Richardson was then hired in 1952 by Sir John Black to develop the "Triumph Sports 20 TS" prototype make a true sports car; so the TR2 was born. In May 1953 he drove one, fitted with a standard engine, to an average speed of 124,889 miles or 200,94 km per hour on the Jabbeke motorway.
21/8/1911 - 27/6/1997
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Rosie Clara
Standard Motor Company c1918 Cash’s Lane
Married to David Danskin More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRiches, Bernard
1968 to site closure
Electrical Design draughtsman
Ted Wood was in charge.
Ed Kilmurry Junior Senior Draughtsman
Submitted by: Bernard RichesRiddihough, Thomas Bell
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRiley, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRing, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobathan, Frank
Triumph Bordesley Green
25 Years Service
d 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobbins, 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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Robbins, Sam
I have fond memories of my 1700cc Vitesse, which I bought in 1965 for £666 on the road.
It was a lovely car to drive. My son owned a 2000cc Vitesse and he still talks about it. I retired from the company in 1973 when I was 65. I worked on the Stag and the Bullet.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Austin
I started work at the Standard Triumph in 1969. I was taken on as a internal driver better known as a ferry driver. My foreman was Ken Hadley. I spent many happy years before moving to unipart the spares division,they were great days.
Submitted by: Austin RobertsRoberts, Bernard J
Home Sales Distribution Manager c1966
We had a front office! Mr. Roberts was under Sales Director Lyndon Mills.
(UPDATE - We now have a letter by Mr Roberts, Distribution Manager, dated 8th September 1960 More).
UPDATE: Photo, 1968 Home Sales Manager
Ref: 1957. Assistant Regional Sales Manager
Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, C
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)
Roberts, Charles H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Clive
Student Apprentice, 1971 - 1976. Engineer (Fletch North) 1976 - 1978
Submitted by: Clive RobertsRoberts, Ernie
Storeman, my wifes grandad worked there until it closed , was there for over 30 years
Submitted by: Mark ScorerRoberts, George Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Micheal
My name is Michael Roberts, I started at Canley on Aug 21st 1978 as a Trainee Trimmer.
I was moved to Browns Lane in June 1980 and then to Castle Bromwich in Aug 2005,
where I still work. I go into my 40th year in the company on August 22nd.
Submitted by: Michael RobertsRoberts, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Senior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Thomas Walter George
Tom was a professional footballer for Birmingham City & Barrow in the 50's and later played fullback for the Standard Triumph Rugby Club. He worked for the Standard Triumph in Coventry and finished his working days with Desoutter Brothers. Tom used to be an active member of the East Warwicks Caravan Club and Rugby Golf club.
Sadly deceased: 11/06/32 to 24/04/19
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, W
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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Roberts, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobertson, Charles
Canley
Service 1963-1973
d 10 Feb, 1973 aged 45
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Charles William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Henry G R
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Oliver S
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Phil
Final Finish
Trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry
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Submitted by: Michael HalesRobinson, Walter A
Plant Engineering and Maintenance, c1959
Started 1939.
Works Engineer, Banner Lane 1955
Planning Director, 1968
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Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobottom, Mark
Computer Department, Canley in 1967. Was on night shift on my 21st birthday.
Submitted by: Mark RobottomRoche, T. G
Visitors' Reception Officer, Canley
ref. 1949
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoddy, Marion
(Mrs. M. Thomas), in charge statistical section, Market Research
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoebuck, Edgar
Engineer at the Canley Factory from 1940 to c1953. We attended several of the open days and first car was a Mayflower.
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Submitted by: Malcolm RoebuckRogers, Les
50 Years Service. Foreman c1974
Started 1920's retired 1974
c1948 Chief Tester
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Ref 1948
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogers, Steven
Apprentice Maintenance Fitter 1978-1982
Worked at Radford and Canley as a Apprentice maintenance fitter and a Engine tester on the production line
Submitted by: Steven RogersRogers, William Arthur
Grinder. Fletchamstead
19 years service d. 1962 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogerson, Dave
Driver/Liason between Coventry & London for Jock Brown
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRome, Bob
Storeman, Tool Store. Retired 1961 with 17 years service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRoper, Frederick William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Edward Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Ian
Experimental body shop and trim & hardware workshop 1976 until Canley closed
Submitted by: Ian RoseRoss, L A (Mrs)
Started 1965, dept unknown
d. August 12, 1972 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoston, Jeff
My dad was a sheet metal worker or tin smith. He met my mum who worked in the tracing office (Margaret Clamp)
Round, George
Press Shop
Submitted by: Jane Branson-ClaydenRowe, Myra
Worked in wages at Fletchamstead H'way, 1st car I ever drove was a Triumph Herald
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRowe, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Junior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRowley, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoy-Applin, Col. V. J.
Director. c1953
Standard & Triumph Sales, Ltd.
Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, London
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Peter
Apprentice c1955. Son of Walter Rubley, s Factory Manager of the Car Division.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Walter J
Factory Manager, Car Division. 1953
Served since 1922
c1954
Factory Manager 1955
41 Years Service
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1954 - Photos
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Walter John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRudkin, Ron
Ron Rudkin worked on 6cylinder heads in machine shop at Canley from end of ww2 till he died in 1979 aged 52
Submitted by: Ron RudkinRumble, Edwin Joseph
Electrician. 32 years service.
d. 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, A C
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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Russell, Edward (Ted)
Worked at Standard Triumph for a time around the early 70's as a line operative on the 'Saab' engine line. To my recollection his job involved using an air gun to blow the swarf out of the machined cylinder heads.
Submitted by: Peter RussellRussell, Ernest (Jim)
Apprentice pre WW2.
Worked on the 'Dud' Line, Canley
Experimental Shop, initially Banner Lane then Fletch North.
Read More HERE
Submitted by: Peter RussellRussell, Jean
Secretary Homes Sales, Fletch South
13 years service to 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, Peter
I joined Standard Triumph straight from school in 1964 as a clerk in the Cost Office at Canley. In my time it was situated in the large open office immediately behind the Canley reception suite & directors offices.
I finally left the Company in 1975 to work in the aircraft industry.
Submitted by: Peter RussellRyan, Patrick Joseph
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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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRyan, Peter
My dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard. Peter was also the Entertainment Secretary and Compere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he's
Death in 1976.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRyan, Stephen
I worked at the Standard Triumph from 1973 to 1981, then made redundant,
I was working as a machinist in the SAAB machine shop, making Con rods ( connects the piston to the crankshaft )
My dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard My dad Peter Ryan was also the Entertainment Secretary and
Compere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he's
Death in 1976.
There was great Comradeship and many happy memories.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRyder, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSubmit a Ex-employee
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Thank you.
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.
On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we'd write something about Alf Welch. Alf Read more
We like to see exterior factory photographs - it helps with identifying certain areas and our understanding of the site Read more
Two copies of Alan Jenner's Standard Triumph ID card.The right card is dated 18th July 1958, the left card is earlier Read more
Part of this project is to recognise many of the factory features that made up the Canley Standard Triumph site. Read more
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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