Two more photographs from the Costs Department.
Wal Horsfall – Sheetmetal Worker
Wal Horsfall started as a sheetmetal worker in the old farm buildings at Canley. After some years he moved to the Press Shop. In 1937 he was made a chargehand in the Bonnet Shop, whilst Joe Cappleman as chargehand on petrol tanks.
Jack Kearton – Jigmaker
Jack Kearton, a jigmaker in 12A Shop, Canley, came to Coventry from South Wales in the 1920s. He found work as a machinist and then worked on testing Dolomites at the old Triumph works for eight years. He did not join Standard Triumph, however, until during the last war.
Factory – Winter, Can You Date This Photo?
Another fabulous photograph – with the new Assembly Hall in the distance.
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Mosquito Makers – Wooden Wonder Found!
Following the recent article on the Standard Motor’s built Mosquito – one has been found! Continue reading “Mosquito Makers – Wooden Wonder Found!”
Percy Cleydon – Canteen, Social & Welfare Manager
Mr. Percy Cleydon, Social and Welfare Manager of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., has retired at the age of 65. Continue reading “Percy Cleydon – Canteen, Social & Welfare Manager”