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”
June Dunn – Spares Export
Miss June Dunn, clerk in Spares Export, Fletch. South, was married at Westwood Heath. Continue reading “June Dunn – Spares Export”
Bob Johnstone – Toolmaker
Ex-apprentice BOB JOHNSTONE, a toolmaker at Fletch. South, was married at All Saint’s, Allesley. Continue reading “Bob Johnstone – Toolmaker”