W F Elliott recently left the employment of The Standard Motor Company after 43 years service. Continue reading “W F Elliott”
Jim Holbrook – Transport Executive
Jim Holbrook (65), Coventry’s Transport Executive, has retired after 46 years of valuable service to the Company. Continue reading “Jim Holbrook – Transport Executive”
Albert Jones – Car Trimming Department
Albert Jones retired from The Standard Motor Company Ltd after 32 years service.
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Vanguard III Launch
On the day prior to the public announcement of the Vanguard III which appeared in most national and provincial papers, The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. invited all Standard Distributors and representatives of the Press to a luncheon held at the Banner Lane Factory to celebrate the occasion. Continue reading “Vanguard III Launch”
Harry Edwards – 50 Years Service
Harry Edwards was born in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, but eventually moved to Coventry. In 1922 he joined Standard Triumph at Cash’s Lane and worked in the Drawing Office for two years under the supervision of Mr Cowdell.
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Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2
A second photo has been sent through thanks to Pete Davis, again Tinsmiths, around 1970. Continue reading “Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2”