John Drakeford has sent this fabulous photo from his time, in the late sixties, of the Standard Triumph Training School in Torrington Avenue. Continue reading “Training School Pt2”
30,000th Standard Car
A fabulous period photo with the 30,000th Flying Twelve coming off the production line. Continue reading “30,000th Standard Car”
Fletch North
A fabulous period photo of Fletch North Continue reading “Fletch North”
Alick Dick Leaves Standard Triumph
Tuesday, August 22nd and Alick Dick, Managing Director of Standard Triumph, resigns. Continue reading “Alick Dick Leaves Standard Triumph”
NEW – Arthur Brooks – Salvage
Arthur Brooks joined Standard Triumph in 1932. At first he was employed on material handling — the hard way —when built-up axle casings had to be unloaded by hand from railway wagons. Later he supervised internal transport and the powered conveyor loaders. Continue reading “NEW – Arthur Brooks – Salvage”
Keeping Score
When Coventry City met Leicester City in an FA Cuptie match, interest in the game was naturally high among Standard employees. Continue reading “Keeping Score”