A fascinating document has come through which we’ll post further details at a later date. Continue reading “Allesley Old Boys”
In the Thick of it
Following on from the recent Standard works Rugby team photo here’s another couple taken on the same day during the match! Continue reading “In the Thick of it”
C Saville – Berkeley Square
C Saville, Chief Salesman at Berkeley Square, London Showrooms. Continue reading “C Saville – Berkeley Square”
Mosquito Makers
After its first flight on the 25th November, 1940, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was immediately adopted as a high-flying, ultra-long range, photographic reconnaissance machine, and with rather more reluctance as an unarmed bomber, by Royal Air Force Bomber Command. Continue reading “Mosquito Makers”
Rugby Team
A fantastic photo dating back to 1938/39, showing the Standard Triumph works Rugby team. Continue reading “Rugby Team”
Joseph Young – Finishing Dept
AN EX-CHINDIT, Lance-Corporal Joseph Young, of the South Staffordshire Regiment, whose home address is 11, Whalers Croft, Radford, Coventry, was invested with the D.C.M. by the King at Buckingham Palace, yesterday. Continue reading “Joseph Young – Finishing Dept”