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 173 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter R.
Ramsey, 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.'
More
Randle, Bill
Buying Office, Canley
Manager
Dept Head (submitted by Sue English)
More
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, 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 RanyardRaven, 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 JohnsonRearden, John B
Submit a Ex-employee
To add a name, click on the ‘Submit a Name’ link above.
Please add the surname first. Use the format: Smith, John in the name field, then add a description; here you can include a role, location, service dates etc plus any other information you think may be of interest, finishing with your name (you may be submitting on behalf of a family member). Don’t worry how much – or little – you write in the description box – everything helps!
PLEASE NOTE: By using the ‘submit name’ element on the site we DO NOT get any record of you or your email and sometimes we’d love to get in touch with you, but we can’t! Please either drop your email details on the entry (don’t worry we won’t publish that) or a separate email to say ‘hello’.
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.
Update:
The archive has now over 3,500 name entries and with
Video Gallery – SEE HERE
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.
More
Photo-1972
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeReeves, 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.'
More
Restall, 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
More
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, Gordon
Overheads Investigation Executive c1972
More
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 FarrenRichardson, 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, 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
href="http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/ken-richardson-pt1/">More
More
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 RichesRobathan, 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.'
More
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, 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, 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
More
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.'
More
Robertson, Charles
Canley
Service 1963-1973
d 10 Feb, 1973 aged 45
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Phil
Final Finish
Trade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of Coventry
More
Submitted by: Michael HalesRobinson, Walter A
Plant Engineering and Maintenance, c1959
Started 1939.
Works Engineer, Banner Lane 1955
Planning Director, 1968
More
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
More
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.
More
Submitted by: Malcolm RoebuckRogers, Les
50 Years Service. Foreman c1974
Started 1920's retired 1974
c1948 Chief Tester
More
Ref 1948
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogers, 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
More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRome, Bob
Storeman, Tool Store. Retired 1961 with 17 years service
Submitted by: 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
More
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
More
More
1954 - Photos
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.'
More
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
More
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.'
More
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 ArchiveSubmit a Ex-employee
To add a name, click on the ‘Submit a Name’ link above.
Please add the surname first. Use the format: Smith, John in the name field, then add a description; here you can include a role, location, service dates etc plus any other information you think may be of interest, finishing with your name (you may be submitting on behalf of a family member). Don’t worry how much – or little – you write in the description box – everything helps!
PLEASE NOTE: By using the ‘submit name’ element on the site we DO NOT get any record of you or your email and sometimes we’d love to get in touch with you, but we can’t! Please either drop your email details on the entry (don’t worry we won’t publish that) or a separate email to say ‘hello’.
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.
Come to this virtual chat to explore some of the documents from the British Motor Heritage Industry Trust archives about Read more
We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving. The British Read more
For the final day of March - a month we have posted something new every single day - something apt? Read more
Ok detectives - can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Read more
A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more? This first photo shows the Read more
Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly. With very little info known about the Read more
A trio of photos for you today - with suitable clues what can they tell us? The first. PPC? These Read more
Harry and his three Brothers at the Duke of York pub in Tewkesbury. From Left to Right. John Webster, George Read more
I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley - Prototype Build, NVH Read more
Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap Read more
Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Read more
Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s. Here Dick Carter (centre) Read more
This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito's visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early Read more
Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the Read more
Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at Read more
Update:
The archive has now over 3,500 name entries and with
816 articles on the site. During May, 2018 we reached 100,000 website hits. May 2019 we reached 500,000 website hits. Take a look at the Latest News posts to see the articles.Video Gallery – SEE HERE
ALF WELCH – Read about a character who was one of the inspirations to this archive.
Thank you for all the submissions in the database. In addition some people have articles, info, memories and photos. We’ll show everything, that comes in, at some point soon, please bear with us. We still need more… Email your stories today!
Would you like to contribute regularly to the site? Let us know.
NB. Due to SPAM attacks registration to the site is currently suspended. Genuine people please get in touch via email. Thank you.
This website was launched February 1, 2017.
NEW: Recognise Anyone? A selection of people we need your help identifying. CLICK HERE
Memories
LATEST POSTS
- Factor us in: FREE Online Event - Come to this virtual chat to explore some of the documents from the British Motor Heritage Industry Trust archives about the more human side of the Canley car factory and its impact on the local area.
- Awarded Funding - We are really pleased to announce we have been shortlisted and awarded £500 of match-funding by TownsWeb Archiving.
- 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.
- Terry and Win – Western Avenue - Anyone remember attending the Christmas parties? This one was 1961 at Western Avenue, London I think. I’m the little chap wearing a hat at the back (top left of the pic) with the man leaning over me, I was 6 and my brother Phillip on my right was 10.
- Frances Flynn – Home Sales - Warwickshire cricketer Jim Stewart and his bride Frances Flynn pass under a guard of honour after their wedding at St Michael’s Church in Coventry, 8th November 1960.
- Dick Carter – Park Royal - Park Royal. Here is a great photo of a number of the staff c mid 1970’s.
- Arthur Frost – and Hirohito - This photo shows the visit of the then Crown Prince Hirohito’s visit to the Standard Motor Works in around the early to mid 1920’s*.
- Roger Dowson - Experimental Dept. Engineer 1967-1978. Roger joined the Triumph competition department, which was under Leyland’s control then, in 1967 when the official works team had been disbanded, but the competition shop was still involved with preparing cars for privateers like Bill Bradley who was racing his Spitfire which we looked after, and we also prepared Triumph 2000s …
- Brian Williams - Brian John Albert Williams was born in Shropshire in 1934, worked at Standard Triumph and was a Lab Technician at the technical college.
- Standard FC – 1918 - One of our earliest photographs from Standard Motor Company and certainly one of the earliest sporting photos. Here, showing the Standard FC team from 1918-1919 season.
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.2 - More production line photographs in glorious colour!
- Colour TR3 Factory Production Line Pt.1 - We have said before how colour factory photos are extremely rare – and this series are a particularly excellent archive set.
- Anyone for Tennis? - The Standard Tennis club of 1931-1932. Recognise anyone?
- Ted Silver Pt.4 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- Pensioners - A brilliant – but frustrating – photograph because we have no details. Can you help?
- Standard Motors Staff - Another superb, and very early, photograph from the Standard Motor Co. Sadly we do not currently have any dates (any guesses?) but we do have a couple of names…
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 3 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt.3 – Le Mans - Another fascinating set of photos featuring Ted Silver. Here as part of the Triumph Le-Mans team.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 2 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
- Ted Silver Pt. 2 - Further pictures have been sent through from Ted’s grandaughter Louise.
- TR7 Drophead Launch – Woburn Abbey Pt. 1 - The following photographs feature the TR7 drophead during it’s UK press launch at Woburn Abbey, February 1980.
Send us your memories today!
Donate
If you feel inspired by this website, you can donate to it.
By donating to the site you will help with the maintenance, hosting and the upkeep. Thank you
Alternatively, take a look at our Triumph Herald Book, documenting the launch of one of Triumph’s most popular cars. Sales from this book are supporting this site.
You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you
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.
Now we need to ‘match’ the £500 in donations to secure this award. Can you please help?
We are looking to raise a further £500, to thus raise £1,000, in total.
You can make a donation using secure Paypal, albeit you do not need a Paypal account, most credit/debit cards are accepted.
We are using Paypal for the very best security. We get no card details from you.
You can also help simply by sharing the post, to local groups, friends or anyone who may be able to help us.
Thank you.
Here’s what TownsWeb Archiving said
“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.”
Would You Like to Help?
We’d love you to help with the archive. Send any details in, or contribute to the site regularly. We love to hear the everyday stories that, without you, will be lost. Email us today.
Sponsors
We are currently looking for sponsorship for this website, to enable further development of the archive, to cover costs and future initiatives. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you – please email: iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk
You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you