Hello John Edwards here, I worked in the Standards Room at Fletch South.
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Triumph Spitfire Line
From the Peter Richardson archive, a fabulous photo showing the Spitfire line.
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Apprentice Staff
Here we are compiling a list of Standard Triumph Apprentice Staff. We’ll add photos, for individuals and add any updates in the future.
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Vincent White – Catering Department
It was to have been a quiet Sunday afternoon in the park. But within minutes of parking his Standard car at Stanford Hall, Lord Braye’s home near Rugby, Mr. Vincent White was in the river tackling a youth who was armed with an air pistol and a sheath knife. Continue reading “Vincent White – Catering Department”
Arthur Brooks – Salvage
Arthur Brooks joined Standard Triumph in 1932. At first he was employed on material handling — the hard way —when built-up axle casings had to be unloaded by hand from railway wagons. Later he supervised internal transport and the powered conveyor loaders. Continue reading “Arthur Brooks – Salvage”
David Mileham – Apprentice
I started work as an apprentice draughtsman at the Standard Motor Co in January 1959. I still have my indentures! Continue reading “David Mileham – Apprentice”