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.
List of Names (Surnames First)
There are 218 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
Wadsworth, Peter
Planning Dept. Engineering Division, Fletch North. 1966
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWalker, 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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Wallen, Ena
Trimmer. Married to Fred Wallen, a Polisher at Triumph
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWalsh, John James
Driver, Catering Dept.
Joined in 1946
d. Oct 24, 1968 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWalsh, Ken
My dad worked at Masseys and included on heat treatment at Standard. Ken Walsh no 2 shop chargehand
Submitted by: Raymond WalshWapples, Kathleen
Secretary to Mr. Twigger, Engine Inspection, Canley
Left to emigrate to Canada in 1969
Submitted by: Kathleen Fletcher (nee Wapples)Ward, Joseph
Sheet Metal Worker at Tile Hill.
Started 1964 Died August, 19th, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWaring Brown, M (Miss)
Specification Dept. Fletch North c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarmington, G 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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Warner, E C D
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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Warner, Frank
Chief Body Engineer
Head of the Styling Dept.
Left Triumph to join SS (Later to become Jaguar) in 1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWarren, A B
Best Junior Apprentice of the Year 1951
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/apprentices-awards-1951/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWarren, William John Reeks
General Sales Manager, c1952
Director of Export Sales c1959
b: April 12, 1913
Joined The Standard Company as sales representative in April, 1947; appointed to Director in January, 1953
Lived Cryfield Grange Road (just off the main Kenilworth to Coventry road)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWarwick, Ben
Competition Department Foreman.
Joined The Standard Motor Company in 1937 and worked in the old service department which was at Canley in those days and cars had side valve engines then of course.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWarwick, Clifford
My father Clifford Warwick worked at the Triumph motor factory at Canley until he retired in 1978 and owned a Standard car most of his life. I think his favourite was a dark green Stag.
Submitted by: Cheryl BarkerWashbrook, George
My Dad - George Washbrook worked there until the plant was closed
Submitted by: Martin WashbrookWaterfall, Herbert
My step-dad worked there for years, on one of the lines. His name was Herbert Waterfall
Submitted by: RosieWaters, Paul
Zone Controller Spares Dept. Fletchamstead. I was there between 1970 and 1978.
Submitted by: Paul WatersWatts, Leonard
Canley, 10 years Service
d 10 Nov 1972 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWeale, Harold Sydney
Production Director. Joined company in 1914. Director from 1949.
Held posts of Machine Shop Manager, Assembly Manager and Aircraft Manager
b: March 12, 1898
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWeatherall, D
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Junior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWebb, Frederick Norman
Worked Standard Triumph 1950s to 1980
Submitted by: Christine Blacker (Daughter)Webb, James (Jim)
My Dad worked there for 40 yrs or more where he went into Gate 1 Canley. He was a charge hand in no.1 Machine shop.
Does anyone remember the Standard Holiday Camp in Weston Super Mare,two weeks holiday under canvas for the grand total of £5. Happy days God Bless Sir John Black!
Submitted by: Glen and Tom O\'HaraWebster, Henry George (Harry)
Director of Engineering. Joined company in 1932
Chief Engineer: 1955-1957
Director from May 1957
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWebster, Peggy
Main Telephone Switchboard.
Married to Harry Webster. Met at Standard
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWeir, Dorothy
Verifier in Punch Card Room/Computing. 1968-1970. Left to go to Denmark. Shirt, dark hair and very outgoing
Submitted by: Dorothy Matthews nee WeirWeir, Harold
He started as a boy with the Company, progressed through various - positions, he was Chief Buyer at one time on the material side. Then went into Machine Shop Management and through Machine Shop Management through WW2. He was responsible for the organisation of the production of the war-time effort and then became a Director of the Company.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWelch, Alfred T
Service Instructor, Market Promotion and Training, Radford. c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWelch, Marion
Costs Department 1960's
Welham, Dick
Triumph Service Depot, Western Avenue
50 Years Service
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Weller, Edward John (Ted)
Worked from 1970 -1977 training school then Canley machine shops left to go to canada
Submitted by: Ted WellerWells, Charlie
Workshop Foreman. London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967
Submitted by: Dave SmithWesley, Doug
Is there anyone out there who worked in one of the offices at The Standard Triumph in the 60s & 70s before the site closed? Especially Stock Control. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me when I was there from 1969 to 1975. I didn't realise it at the time but it was the happiest place I've ever worked & have wonderful memories of the good times & great people I worked with. Ones like Sheila & Christine Taylor, Barry, John, Geoff, & any others I worked with. If anyone knows me you can e-mail me. It was a great shame that The Standard Triumph closed when it did as they produced wondedful cars like the Spitfire & T.R. range & the Stag. They always had a beautiful smell of leather, & that new car smell when you sat in them. Something you don't get in new cars now. We have lost nearly all the great car factories Cov once had.
Submitted by: Doug WesleyWest, Alfred
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Beryl
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Brian
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWest, Doug
Mechanic, Allesley Service Department.
Dougie worked in experimental dept as charge hand in engine build section
Submitted by: Morley FaulknerWest, Fred
Sweeper. TR Section, Assembly Shop, Canley. c1959
Find out more HERE
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Lilian May
Cleaner, Canley
14 years Service
Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWest, Nigel
My never ending Gratitude goes to Joe Warren, (Theosophist), Jimmy Dixon and ‘Uncle’ Stan Law of the Paint shop Chess players, at Torrington Avenue!!!
I was entered into one ‘o’ level at Woodlands school: ......art..., and I failed that !
At Torrington, besides the characters in ‘the paint mix’, I came across the chess men (I was 16).
They inspired my education, via a C&G in vehicle painting, by which I escaped the Langian ‘Metropolis’ to Graduate from three Russell Group Universities including degrees in Oriental Philosophy at Lancaster University, Psychiatric Social Work studied at the Medical school of Manchester University, and Psychotherapy at Bristol University !
Submitted by: Nigel WestWest, Phil
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 GarrettWest, Violet
My Auntie Vi, Uncle Alf, cousins Brian and Beryl all worked there. Mum,Auntie Vi's sister,used to take us to Cov visiting and as kids we used to go the Standard social club.
Submitted by: Mick RansleyWeston, G
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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Westwood, Stanley (Lofty)
Worked in tool shop in Canley, Fletchamstead Highway, till retired due to poor health in 1981/2 passed away 1985
Submitted by: Michelle Court nee Westwood Whalen, Geoff
Personnel Director c1975/76
Whalley, Les
Costs Department c1969-1970
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Submitted by: Annemarie Mabbs (nee Mckenna)Wheeler, C H
Retired 1963 after many years of broken service
d Oct 17, 1971 aged 74
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWhite, Leslie
Woodmill and Spares. Worked there 1935 ish to 1975 ish
Submitted by: Liz Costall Granddaughter Whitfield, Martin
Director. Joined company in 1932. Director from 1951.
Assistant Managing Director (1953) , Standard Motor Co. Ltd., Coventry. Born Warwickshire, 1911. Joined Standard Motor Co. Ltd., in 1932. Worked in various departments and became personal assistant to Managing Director in 1937. Called up from T.A. in August, 1939 and served in ranks prior to obtaining commission. Became Lieut. -in Royal Artillery, serving in N. Africa, Sicily, Italy and Austria. On demobilisation in 1945 (rank of Captain) re-joined present firm as Repairs Manager.
Was appointed General Manager (organisation) in April, 1951 and later that year to Assistant Managing Director.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWhitmore, D
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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Whittaker, Malcolm
I was an apprentice at Standard Triumph between 1966 and 1970. I then joined the Engineering Development Department in Fletch.
Submitted by: Malcolm WhittakerWhittall, Jack
Deputy Fire Chief, worked initially at Banner Lane then Canley 1948-+-1973
Submitted by: John Whittall (son)Whittingham, B
Chassis Drawing Office, Fletch North c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWickens, Albert
Engine Test.
22 years service. Retired 1961. d. August 20th 1972, aged 89
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWidlake, Barry
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 GarrettWiggington, Ralph
Joined 5th September, 1950 from Singer. Harry Websters first appointment!
Chassis Engineer Zobo (Herald)
Project Engineer, c1959
d. Dec 6th, 2012 aged 88
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilcox, Vic
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Wilday, Sid
Machine Shop, Radford c1960
Non-Current Spares Section
Submitted by: Derek Makepeace Wilde, A H
1927. Chief Engineer.
Fell ill and died 25th December, 1930 aged 39.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilkes, Dave
Area Training Officer.
Training Department. Beechwood House c1973
Joined company in 1966 as 1st Year Apprentice Instructor
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilkes, Mr
Apprentice Training School, Torrington Avenue
Milling Section supervisor
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnWilkes, Tom
Worked for Graham Stanley on the Prototype Section he was also a detail fitter and
lived in Kerseley, Coventry.
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Submitted by: Martin CoxWilkinson, Christopher (Tiffer)
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My Brother in law, Christopher (Tiffer) Wilkinson both worked there for many years
Wilkinson, Margaret
My Mother in law, Margaret Wilkinson and my Brother in law, Christopher (Tiffer) Wilkinson both worked there for many years
Submitted by: Edna WilkinsonWilldig ?
Gearbox Section. 1965
(If anyone can help with this name please let us know - Ed)
Submitted by: Pete DavisWilliams, Brian
My grandpop and my dad worked at this place. In fact im pretty sure thats my Grandpop stood behind the driver with the glasses on. He was called Eric James Williams and he worked there in the fifties but not sure how long for. He was Lord Mayor of Coventry in 1967. His son, Brian Williams, my dad also worked there around the same time, I think Dad died in 1972 but if anyone remembers him or his dad, that would be great to know.
Submitted by: Kathryn KingWilliams, Eric James
My grandpop and my dad worked at this place. In fact im pretty sure thats my Grandpop stood behind the driver with the glassess on. He was called Eric James Williams and he worked there in the fifties but not sure how long for. He was Lord Mayor of Coventry in 1967. His son, Brian Williams, my dad also worked there around the same time, I think Dad died in 1972 but if anyone remembers him or his dad, that would be great to know.
Submitted by: Kathryn KingWilliams, Reg
Supervisor on the Diesel Line, Canley c1961. 38 years Service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveWilliams, Rowland
I worked at Standard when the Sprint was being built and followed the Sprint on every work station when it the was being assembled up to the first vehicles (30) were built and then released for standard production.
Submitted by: Rowland WilliamsWillis, James Harland
Joined The Standard Motor Company on the Apprenticeship scheme on 21/2/1936 ( a five year scheme as a "Fitter & Machinist"Starting wage for year one 12 shillings a week rising to 24 shillings a week in the final year.
Dad took redundancy and the pension that was offered by Rover Triumph cars and his last working day was 23/7/1981
Submitted by: Alan WillisWilmott, Wal
Auto-electrician at Canley, 20 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Alex
My Godfather. Died 1977 just before he would have received his gold watch for long service. His wife was given a ladies watch instead. She gave it to me on my 40th birthday.
Submitted by: Lynn HarperWilson, Bob
c1958
c1953
Wilson, D
PMC
Retired Feb/March 1979
(Can anyone tell us what PMC stood for? Thank you ED)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWilson, Peter
Joined in 1968 as a Show and Service Week engineer Trainee Instructor. Based in the Dealer Training School at Capmartin Road. Progressed to a Senior Instructor and then onto Course Development Technician. The Training School had by now had been joined by the Rover School and was established at Allesley on the A45. Finally the school was combined with the Austin Morris school based at Cowley. This was the end of Triumph as I moved on to join BL as a Service engineer. I will try and remember some of the various dates.
Submitted by: Peter WilsonWingfield. R
Five year apprenticeship followed by 12 months, Experimental Shop.
Left 1972 for Southampton University
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWinter, John
I started working at the standard motor company as an apprentice from 1958 to 1963 as a motor mechanic then in the service department at Allesley
Submitted by: John WinterWinter, Leonard
My gran and grandad, Nell and Leonard Winter. I think a few of their brothers and sisters worked there too. Both sadly passed away now.
Submitted by: Lucy WinterWinter, Nell
My gran and grandad, Nell and Leonard Winter. I think a few of their brothers and sisters worked there too. Both sadly passed away now.
Submitted by: Lucy WinterWise, Bill
Tinsmith, Canley
c1958
Member of the Standard Triumph Archers Club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWolohan, 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 GarrettWolstenholme, J E
Appointed Chief Accountant of Standard Triumph 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, Eric
Material Handler, Canley
41 years broken service
d 28, Oct 19 1972 aged 60
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWood, H J
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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Wood, Thomas
My Grandfather worked there ? I'll have to ask my mom , Thomas Wood ( Tom )
Submitted by: Julie Dale-Tipple Woodall, Leonard A
Supplies Director. Joined company in 1940, Director 1948
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Appointed Executive Chairman Forward Radiator Co. Ltd 1960
Board of Directors STI May 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodfield, Harry
Deputy Superintendent, Engine Shop c1960's
c1970 Foreman Engine Assembly at Canley
Submitted by: Ian Elmer Woodfield, William G
Finisher, Canley
Service 1953-1972
d 5 Nov 1972 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWoodier, Alan
I started as a apprentice trim development engineer in the Experimental Dept at fletch south from 1968 to 1973 and then went to Callow and Maddox the company which supplied Triumph with its seating.
Alan Woodier - Trim
Submitted by: Alan WoodierWoodier, Albert
Albert woodier (always called ED) he was Manager of the back axle dept in Radford
Submitted by: Alan WoodierWoodier, Alf
Competition Department Foreman following Ben Warwick's departure in 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorrall, Alfred
Tool room/Gearbox Mch Shop Superintendent Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesWorrall, George Henry
Storekeeper. Retired 1967
27 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWorthington, Trevor
Apprenticed 1958-63.
Apprentice of the year 1962.
Worwood, Carole
Typist in Production Effeciency Dept. From 1965 to 1968. Met my first husband there who was a maintenance trainee named Michael Edkins, he was there until about 1974/5?
Submitted by: Carole BrownWright, Kenneth Harry
Final Finish
Retired 1960 after 17 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveWright, Sammy
Fletch North, Bought-Out Inspection Assembly Shop. Main Assembly Foreman
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- Bernard Spittle – Planning Department - Bernard Frank Spittle – Chief Planning Engineer, Australia.
- Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery, KG, GCB, DSO - On Saturday, October 4th, a very warm welcome home was given to the employees of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., who have returned from service with the forces. The event, “A Welcome Home Party,” was held at the Company’s Banner Lane Canteen.
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- My Standard Memories by Alan Evans Pt2 - The Canley and Fletchamstead areas were very busy every working day with thousands of people travelling to work at the Standard or other factories in the area.
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