Chris Edwards (29), an assistant pollution chemist at Fletch North, left Coventry to join Leyland Australia as a chemist. Continue reading “Chris Edwards – Pollution Chemist”
Ron Benfield and Bill Timms
I recently received my addition of the Triumph Herald book thank you. I am also interested in a photograph appearing on the “Submit Your Memories” slip that accompanied the book. Continue reading “Ron Benfield and Bill Timms”
The Last TE20
Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517,651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Lane, Coventry. Circa June 1956. Continue reading “The Last TE20”
Bernard Spittle – Planning Department
Bernard Frank Spittle – Chief Planning Engineer, Australia. Continue reading “Bernard Spittle – Planning Department”
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.
Continue reading “Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery, KG, GCB, DSO”
Factory Photo – Unknown Date
This grainy photograph sees Ivy Cottage at the very centre of the photo and the original dispatch area for finished vehicles to the left. Continue reading “Factory Photo – Unknown Date”
