A recent photograph unearthed depicting a number or uniformed gentlemen. What do you think, Firemen, Security? Any thought on the date? Continue reading “Uniformed Unknowns”
Arthur Sherratt – Works Engineer
Smiles from Mr. Arthur Sherratt, his wife and daughter after his investiture by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Continue reading “Arthur Sherratt – Works Engineer”
The Standard Motor Company by J.R. Davy. Part 1
The birth and development of the Standard Motor Company is attributed to one man, Reginald Walter Maudslay, and first it is of interest to consider his background before he came to Coventry in 1902. Dick Maudslay, as he was known to his many friends, was born in London on September 1st, 1871. Continue reading “The Standard Motor Company by J.R. Davy. Part 1”
Joy Hart, Shorthand Typist, Supplies Division
Miss Joy Hart, a shorthand typist in the Supplies Division, Canley, for four years was married at Westwood Heath Church, Coventry. Continue reading “Joy Hart, Shorthand Typist, Supplies Division”
Geoff Smith – Cost Department
I started work as a Commercial Apprentice on September 7th 1964. I had to report to the Employment Office for 8.30am. Continue reading “Geoff Smith – Cost Department”
Arthur Albert Hampson – Planning Director
The Board of Directors of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., announce that Mr Arthur Albert Hampson has been appointed a Special Director of the Company, with the title of Director of Planning. Continue reading “Arthur Albert Hampson – Planning Director”