Doris Mathias, a typist in several departments at Coventry for over 22 years, retired early to become a full-time housewife. Continue reading “Doris Mathias – Typist”
Horace Case – Trim and Finish
Horace Case (65), a fitter in Herald Trim & Finish, Canley, retired after 27 years’ service. Continue reading “Horace Case – Trim and Finish”
Charlie Rodgers – Paint Shop
Charlie Rodgers (65) maintenance foreman in Paint Shop, Canley, retired after 20 years with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Charlie Rodgers – Paint Shop”
Winnifred Pratley
I am Coventry Kid now living in Dorset. I worked at Standard Motors from 1931-38 starting to learn car trimming. Continue reading “Winnifred Pratley”
Bill Lea – Machine Operator
BILL LEA (70) a machine operator, retired from Radford factory after over 18 years’ service with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Bill Lea – Machine Operator”
Leslie Gordon Batt – Battle of Britain Pilot
“I have researched Leslie Gordon Batt who was a pilot in the Battle of Britain and who worked at Standard Triumph Service at Allesley,” emails Malcolm Dunn to the Standard Triumph Works Archive. Continue reading “Leslie Gordon Batt – Battle of Britain Pilot”