My grandfather George Poyner worked at the Standard Motor Works from about 1932-42. My mother (his daughter) Josephine Kay is now 91 but has some clear memories of the time, including the air raids etc. George Poyner was a member of the works fire service and lived just opposite the main gates on Canley Road. Continue reading “George Poyner”
‘Gloria’ Sculpture, Canley
When in 1993/4 I read about the redevelopment of the Canley site and the overnight bulldozing of buildings, I was especially moved by the public outcry. Continue reading “‘Gloria’ Sculpture, Canley”
Tom Carss
Tom joined as a car body builder around 1920ish. He was foreman by the 1939 census and then probably in body design in the drawing office. Continue reading “Tom Carss”
Canley Closing
With thanks to Martin Murphy for sending this document through. Dated May 1981, it sets out the Redundancy payments for employees.
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Jimmy Green – and Jimmy Green
In the records of employment at the Standard Triumph works stands the name of Jimmy Green, left after 35 years’ service. Jimmy Green has just left again after 45 years’ service — 80 years’ service in all. But wait a moment, how can Jimmy Green have put in 80 years? Explanation, please.
Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt3
Two stalwarts of Triumph’s Pipe and Drum Band travelled from Coventry to be present at the London depot’s presentations to “Jock” Brown retiring Manager of Triumph’s Western Avenue establishment. Continue reading “Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt3”