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 “Arthur Brooks – Salvage”
David Mileham – Apprentice
I started work as an apprentice draughtsman at the Standard Motor Co in January 1959. I still have my indentures! Continue reading “David Mileham – Apprentice”
Put That Light Out!
A fantastic artefact direct from the Standard Motor Co factory… can you guess what it is? Continue reading “Put That Light Out!”
John Clarke
I have just found your site whilst searching for a reference to
Standard Triumph holiday camp in Weston-Super-Mare. My family went
every year to this camp and I have such wonderful memories of it. Continue reading “John Clarke”
Sue Wareham
Receiving customers from overseas brought the title of Export Hostess to Sue Wareham.
Continue reading “Sue Wareham”
Mike Hales – Vehicle Electrician Part 2
April 1980 I moved to Drayton Road in Birmingham, working for Rover in their experimental dept. Continue reading “Mike Hales – Vehicle Electrician Part 2”