“Held up as the best,” says the famous Atkinson’s advertisement. And no exception is “The Standard,” the new Atkinson’s public house at Eastern Green, just down the road from Standard’s Banner Lane factory on the outskirts of Coventry. Continue reading “The Standard Pub”
Ted Silver Retirement
A marvellous photo taken on the occasion of Ted Silver’s retirement. Continue reading “Ted Silver Retirement”
The Last TE20
Workers at Massey Ferguson celebrate the 517,651st and last TE 20 tractor to roll off the assembly line at Banner Lane, Coventry. Circa June 1956. Continue reading “The Last TE20”
Monty at The Standard
On Saturday, October 4th, a very warm welcome home was given to the employees of The Standard Motor Company Ltd., who have returned from service with the forces. The event, A Welcome Home Party, was held at the Company’s Banner Lane Canteen.
Dennis R Pearson
MR D. R. PEARSON joined Standard Triumph in 1948 as an apprentice draughtsman at Coventry. After completing his apprenticeship Mr Pearson did two years national service in the Royal Air Force, and re-joined the Company afterwards in Aero Planning Department, at Coventry. Continue reading “Dennis R Pearson”
Les Smith – Press Shop
Les Smith, retired from Press Shop, Canley, after 30 years’ service at Canley works. Continue reading “Les Smith – Press Shop”