Roger Patrick Hodgkinson was born in July 28th, 1911 and served his apprenticeship with the Standard Motor Co from 1928 to 1931. Continue reading “Roger Hodgkinson – Apprentice”
Mobile Service Training Unit Pt3
Following Parts 1 and 2 from the Mobile Service Training Unit, the large Tractor unit wasn’t the only mode of transport for the department. Continue reading “Mobile Service Training Unit Pt3”
Ivor J Penrice – Public Relations Manager
The Public Relations Manager of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. for the past ten years has been Mr. I. J. Penrice. Continue reading “Ivor J Penrice – Public Relations Manager”
Mobile Service Training Unit Pt2
Staff of the Mobile Service Training Unit – can you help add any names? Continue reading “Mobile Service Training Unit Pt2”
Mobile Service Training Unit Pt1
Fabulous photographs (we do realise we use the word fabulous a lot!), this time of the Triumph/Leyland Mobile Service Department. Continue reading “Mobile Service Training Unit Pt1”
Rugby Team – 1948
Despite the weather a large number of spectators were present at the Coundon Road Rugby Ground, Coventry, on Thursday, April 8th, 1948 when the Standard Rugby Football Club kept up their high reputation and retained the Coventry Evening Telegraph Challenge Cup. Continue reading “Rugby Team – 1948”