Weekly staff were paid on a Friday morning, supervisors and management were paid by cheque direct into their bank account about 10 days before the end of each month, that was to allow for post, cheque clearance by the bank. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 3”
Charles F. Gardner – Director
It is announced by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd,. that Mr. Charles F. Gardner has decided to retire from the Board of Directors. Continue reading “Charles F. Gardner – Director”
C. A. Phillips – Drawing Office Executive
It is with deep regret to record he death after a short illness of Mr C. A. Phillips, Drawing Office Executive of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Continue reading “C. A. Phillips – Drawing Office Executive”
Harold S. Weale
A former Director of Standard-Triumph, Harold S. Weale died, aged 70, at his home in Coventry last month. Continue reading “Harold S. Weale”
Forward Radiator – Part 2
You entered first into a reception area with chairs, tables and magazines. The office staff went through a door, on the left was kitchen where Jean Elliot made the tea, next to it was male/female toilets. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 2”
John (Jimmy) Gunn
We regret to record the death of Mr John Gunn, of the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Jimmy, as he was known to his many friends, served the company for 30 years. He joined the Lupus Street branch of the London Depot in 1925 and later went to Park Royal. Continue reading “John (Jimmy) Gunn”
