Name Register

List of Names (Surnames First)

There are currently 477 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Back, Frank
Machinist, Fletch South 38 Years Service Died 1969 aged 56
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Back, Keith
Paint Shop, Tile Hill Married Vanessa Bassett (Production Control, Tile Hill) in 1966 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bacon, Horace Montague
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Cosby, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bacon, Nigel
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Badger, Molly
Molly Badger who was I believe became Donald Stokes Secretary. She was my Godmother. Hope this helps. More
Submitted by: Duncan Wilson

Baggott, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bagley, Paul
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s. Started at Car Despatch I spent a couple of years there and then went work in the home sales office for many years as a Distribution Liaison Officer under Ken Garnett and Arthur Constable and great work colleagues of which I still have fond memories. We would allocate all the new cars to dealers and distributors.
Submitted by: Paul Bagley

Bailey, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bailey, Pete
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More

Bajam, Bal
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More

Baker, Bill
Initially, Tile Hill Inspection Dept. then Assembly Hall, Canley. Retired 1973 after long service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baker, Dennis J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baker, Fred
My dad worked the nightshift and I'm almost sure it was tile hill cos he met my mum there and she lived in tile hill. He worked there until retirement his name was Fred Baker he was originally from Yorkshire and my mum from Co Durham. He cycled to work and worked nights till he retired. He would have been 105 years old this October (2017)
Submitted by: Pauline Darroch

Baker, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baker, L R
Maintenance Chief Works Engineer Baker, Lesley
Canley Works Engineer
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn

Bakewell, B (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bakewell, D (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bakewell, Gretton
Spares/Supplies Manager
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive

Bakewell, John
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive

Bakewell, T G
Buying Manager c1959 (STWA) Purchasing Dept. (TB)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Tom Braund

Bakwell, Frederick George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Balawin, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Stockton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baldock, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baldwin, Albert George
Machine Shop. Fletch. 8 years service Died November 9th, 1963 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baldwin, Gerald
Capstan Lathe Setter, Machine Shop, Radford c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Baldwin, W
Maudslay Road 1959 Works Bowl Club Committee
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Ball ?
Foreman, Tinsmiths No 17 shop c1969 Ball, Ernest
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ball, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ball, Les
Press Shop. Press Shop Chargehand Press Shop Foreman Machine Shop Night Foreman Prefabrications Area 42 years Service. Retired January, 1973 Ball, Pat
I worked in the Home Sales at Canley. I started in 1960. My boss was Mr Rushworth and my under boss was Mr Russell. I was there when the Triumph Herald was built and sold. We sold the cars to the distributors. The wages were very good we got merit rises every year. I worked with Jean, Muriel, Francis, Mary, Mavis, etc. I started straight from school I had to make the tea and collect the stationary, then did some typing. They took us on trips. One we went to Oxford first to Blenheim Palace then the Randoph Hotel, then down the river, we went to a field for a barbeque. We went in Standard Vanquard cars. We were a great team.
Submitted by: Pat Jackson (nee Ball)

Ball, Sylvia
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn

Ball, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: North Meols, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ball, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Stantonbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ballard, Arthur
Styling Department
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Ballard, G
Final Finish Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Ballard, George
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Ballard, J
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More

Ballisat, Keith
Works rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Band, Charles J
Service: 1916 to 1953 Chairman Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Banks, Colonel Cyril M.B.E., M.P
b: August 12, 1901 Apprenticed to Mechanical Engineering; 1923-6 with the Standard Motor Car Co Member of Parliament, Pudsey Division, 1950 Managing Director, Banks Equipment, Ltd
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Banks, Tommy
Tommy Banks, of Tinsmiths Dept, Canley retired after 26 years of broken service in 1963. Tommy was well known for his work for the Benevolent Fund. He had served on the committee for 17 years. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Banner, Fred
This is a wrong name: See Canner, Fred (This name will be deleted shortly) Allesley Service Dept.
Submitted by: Marilyn Bates

Banner, Robert
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bannister, Tony
Costs Department c1960's
Submitted by: Peter Russell

Baptist, Ted
Toolsetter 1962
Submitted by: John Jones

Barber, Bert (Earnest Albert)
My father worked in aircraft inspection, Canley, during the war and then went into car despatch with Bert Hickman etc.handing over the cars to the dealers who came from all over the country to collect the cars. From here he left and in 1945 started Canley Car Deliveries along with Joe Green his son in law Cliff Roberts and Ken Brookes. Canley Car Deliveries
Submitted by: Jim Barber

Barber, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Ashford, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barber, Jim
Apprentice 1962 More More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barbet, Dennis
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barby, Charles W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barby, Harold Longland
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barclay, E B
Zone A c1962
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Barfield, J
Apprentice Indenture, 4th Jan, 1952
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barke, Ada
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barker, E
23 Shop Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barlow, Mick
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Barnacle, Clive
1972/1979 he was a Maintenance engineer & also worked with the blacksmith. He passed away 2007 aged 51
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle (wife)

Barnacle, Clive
My husband worked there mid to late 70’s
Submitted by: Cheryl Barnacle (wife)

Barnacle, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1863 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnacle, Stephen Leo
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnes, Chris
Submitted by: Val Jones

Barnes, Christopher
My brother-in-law worked in the Saab shop! Lives in Weymouth now!
Submitted by: Val Jones

Barnes, Christopher
Submitted by: Val Jones

Barnes, John
My dad John Barnes worked there in the 70's in the post room.
Submitted by: Julie Barnes

Barnett, Roger
Allesley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnett, Terry
Operations Manager Body & Assembly
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnett, W
“A” MACHINE SHOP, CASH'S LANE. c1931
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnett, William Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barnie, Alistair
Apprentice c1969-74
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Barnsley, Peter
I went there 1975 for a year on engine build. Shame it was closed. Good cars, I worked on the TR6 and TR7. Those were the days
Submitted by: Peter Barnsley

Barr, Alan
Chargehand Gearbox Assembly, Fletch South c1969
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Barr, E (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barr, Frederick James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barr, P (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barr, Patricia
I worked at Standard Triumph in the early 70's. I worked in the offices dealing with the schedules. I can't remember the managers name but the office was in the main building you went up the drive and in through a door on the left. It was a small typing pool. It was a great place to work but had to leave due to pregnancy. We didn't get leave like they do today. My name then was Patricia Barr I was 18
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)

Barr, Walter
My Dad Walter Barr worked at Standard Triumph, Canley from 1930's until he took redundancy at age 62 after 46 yrs. He worked on the track and in the later years in the engine shop. He did his service in RAF whilst at Standard. His closest friends from this time were Syd Wankling and Derek Ward. We always had cars from Standard we had a Vanguard, Standard 8 and 10 then a couple of Heralds.
Submitted by: Patricia Lusty (Nee Barr)

Barradell, Jo
My Dad worked there Jo Barradell sadly no longer with us .
Submitted by: Teresa Morris

Barratt, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Colchester, Essex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barratt, William
Engine Assembly 50 years service: 1922 to 1972 Retired 1972 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barrett
PR
Submitted by: Bill Vincent

Barrett, Jeremy
PR Officer c1960's
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Barrington, Leonard Ralph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Barrow, Mick
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Barry, Gerry
Security Guard, Canley More
Submitted by: Sheila Hogg

Barson, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bartholomew, Derek
Worked in 21 shop
Submitted by: Garry Owen

Bartholomew, Derick
Worked in 21 shop
Submitted by: Garry Owen

Bartlett, Derek
Tool Room, Fletchamstead c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bartlett, John
Tin Smith. Tile Hill Factory in Torrington Avenue
Submitted by: Bob Owens

Barton, P.M. (Miss)
Purchase Dept. Typist. Ref 1931 & 1939 D.O.B: 9/3/1913 Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bass, N
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley c1931 Bass, Samuel Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Greenwich, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bass, Stanley
Foreman, Print Room. Pre War.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bassett, Ben
No 4 Shop, Canley c1959 - 37 years Service
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bassett, Fred
Telegraphist Fred Bassett (19), the Royal Navy, is missing and must be presumed killed. Attended Ash Green School was formerly employed by Standard Motor Co., Ltd. D/JX 424238. 15 June 1944 Age 19. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bassett, George Adolphera
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive


Bassett, Vanessa
Secretary, Production Control, Tile Hill c1966 Marries Keith Back, Paint Shop, Tile Hill in 1966. Becomes Mrs Vanessa Back More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bassett, Welsh Stanley
Final Finish, Canley Joined 1961. d. Oct 19, 1968 aged 58
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Basson, Peter
1967- 1973 Worked in Employment Office and Bordesley Green
Submitted by: Peter Basson

Basson, Vicki
Production Control, Banner Lane c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bastock, Gordon
Supervisor c1972 Paint Trim and Assembly Section of the Planning Department in Fletch North. Used to play the trumpet in local Jazz bands in Coventry particularly in the Earlsdon Cottage.
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn

Bastow, Harry
Allesley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Batchelor, James
Engineering Dept. More
Submitted by: Roland Whittaker

Batchelor, John
I was a JRT sponsored student from 1980~1984 and spent time in several departments at Canley - Prototype Build, NVH and Trim and Hardware Design - before joining the Aerodynamic Department full-time in the autumn of 1984. I moved to the Chassis Department at Longbridge in 1985 but returned to Canley in 1990, working in the Brakes Development team. We were amongst the last few people in Building 50 when it was cleared before being demolished as part of the site clearance. We moved into the old NVH area in Building 40 Basement. I moved back to Longbridge in 1992. I have many happy memories of the site and the people, especially Building 50. The site is fascinating and I have several stories to add but no photos unfortunately. (We'd love to hear them John - please send them through - ED)
Submitted by: John Batchelor

Bate, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, Alan
Submitted by: Alan Bateman

Bateman, Bill
Submitted by: Alan Bateman

Bateman, Bill (Snr)
UPDATE: A fitter in Engine Assembly, Canley, retired after nearly 48 years service. Bill started in 1925 on SLO4 engines in the old engine shop near 10 Stores. Retired 1973. More
Submitted by: Alan Bateman

Bateman, Caleb
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tysoe, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, J
Works team first eleven Cricket Team 1966 More

Bateman, Jack
My uncle worked there Jack Bateman
Submitted by: Edwina Tovey

Bateman, O (Mrs)
Telephone Exchange 1959 - Supervisor (Fletchamstead) More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, W
Machine Shop and Chassis Departments Ref. 1952 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bateman, William Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Albert
Allesley Service Dept. Late 50's to December 1979 More to follow... (Thank you for your wonderful letter and photos Marilyn!) More
Submitted by: Marilyn Bates

Bates, Alwyne
Worked at Fletch south maintenace Carpenter and Joiner. From April 1971 till April 1980
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Bates, Arthur Frank
4 years service. died June 3, 1971 aged 53
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works

Bates, Ernest Alwyne (Ernie)
Bates Superintendant 6 cyl engine division Canley (P/O 2013) Click Here For More More (Names Added)
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Bates, Ernest Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Frances
Retired in 1961 with 20 years service d Oct 8, 1971, aged 83
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Horace
Having attended grammer school, Horace trained at the Standard Motor Company, Canley as a Machine Tool Setter and worked his way up to Forman before being made redundant. He then spent the rest of his working life as a postman in Coventry. 1915-1993
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Julie
Telephone Exchange, Canley More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Laurence
4cyl engine Machine shop
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Bates, Leonard
Radford. 44 years Service d Dec 9, 1972 aged 61
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Paul
Paint Trim and Assembly Planning Section c1972
Submitted by: Malcolm Dunn

Bates, Paul
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Bates, Ray
Technical Engineer. Engine Design More
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bates, Roland Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Allesley, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Batson, Alf
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Batt, Leslie Gordon
Service Manager Manager of the Service Division at Allesley Ex-Battle of Britain Hurricane fighter pilot. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Batts, K
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave. Baxter, Eric
Centreless Grinder. Machine Shop, Radford c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baxter, Ernest James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baxter, Frank George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baxter, Harry
Foreman. No. 2 shop, Canley Ref 1963 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baxter, Julie
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane) More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baxter, P J
Best Apprentice of the Year. 1951 http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/apprentices-awards-1951/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baybutt, Sidney
Director. Finance
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bayes, Dorothy
Spares Division, c1958
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baylis, Alfred Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bayliss, Brian
Senior Designer and Project Engineer. Worked on Triumph Stag
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bayliss, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Baynes, Gerald J
Stationery Supervisor, Northey Road 1961. Emigrated to California
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bazeleyi, Arenza
Coach Painter. My dad worked there in the paint shop he was made redundant September 1980. He used to be allowed a pint of milk a day because of the fumes. I believe he painted one of the cars in the transport museum his name was Arenza Bazeley. Known as Ben .
Submitted by: Janice Brogan

Beaman, T
“A” MACHINE SHOP, CASH'S LANE. c1931
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beard, Malcolm George
Worked on track number 2 line approximately 70s for 4 years
Submitted by: Jacqueline Beard

Beard, Simon
Publicity Dept, c1959 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beard, Tom
No.5 Shop Canley 20 years Service 1953-1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beaufoy, Amy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beaufoy, G
Works team first eleven Cricket Team 1966 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beaumont, Madge
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beaumont, S O
Machine Shop Manager at Cash's Lane More Photo - Senior Management Ref: 1931 Beaumont, Sidney
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bedder, R (Miss)
Ref: 1931 Physical Culture Club More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beddow, S W
Production Metallurgist 1955
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beech, Frank James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Begg, Frank
Chief Body Engineer c1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Beggs, D
Security Staff, Liverpool 10 years d. November 9, 1971 aged 51
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beggs, David
Toledo body assembly, Liverpool c1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Belgrove, Walter James
Experimental Dept., 1927-33 Body draughtsman, 1933-34 Planning and Layout, 1939-44 Chief Body Engineer 1945-1955 Resigned October 1955 Read More Here
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bell, Christopher
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bell, David
My uncle worked there may be the 60's he actually died on the track. All I can remember is mum telling me he had died at work, she was devastated she said he had been a prisoner of war and had never really recovered.
Submitted by: Janet Bayliss

Bell, Davie
My Uncle Davie Bell
Submitted by: Janet Bayliss

Bell, Dorothy (Dot)
Submitted by: Dot Bell

Bell, Eddie (Edward)
Submitted by: Dot Bell

Bell, George
Packing Dept. 66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bell, James
Shop Steward and Secretary
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bell, James Hardy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Northumberland, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive


Bell, Jonathan (Jon)
Jon worked at Standard Triumph Canley (later Rover Group) in Chassis Packaging.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bell, Maureen

Bell, Steve
Submitted by: Alan Bateman

Bell, Stuart
I worked in 21 shop for a number of years 4.5 yrs I recall from ‘73 - 77 glory days of JRT as it was known then lots of strikes& layoffs as well
Submitted by: Stuart Bell

Bemand, Norman

Ben, Jack
Chief Draftsman c1935 Drawing Office
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benfield, R
Shop Steward c1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benfield, Ron
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benford, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benger, Les
Worked in the Herald Trim Shop from 1970 to 1980 on the Little Gang. Son of Les Benger of Car Despatch. Transferred to Jaguar Cars when factory closed down.
Submitted by: Denise Benger

Benger, Les
I started at Standard Triumph in the early 70s working under the legends that were Bert Hickman (Manager) and Les Benger (Supervisor).
Submitted by: Paul Bagley

Benger, Richard Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benger, Walter Lonton
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bennett, Aubrey
Bodyshop Foreman c1963 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bennett, Harvey
c1954 Repairs and Service Executive c1956
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bennett, John
Finisher. After leaving Carbodies, John worked at Baginton Armstrong Whitworth for five years then Standard Triumph in Canley until its closure.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bennett, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bennett, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bentley, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benton, R
Apprentice, 1962 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Benton, R
Apprentice 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Berard, M T
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London. c1951 - (at least) 27 years service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Beresford, Al
Rocket Range
Submitted by: John D\'Arcy

Beresford, H. W. (Bill)
Standard Triumph International Marketing Overseas Publicity Executive c1956
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Berlemont, John
Submitted by: Michelle Berlemont

Berlemont, Richard
Big John
Submitted by: Andrew Berlemont

Bermingham, Alec
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Berry, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Berry, Allan Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: United States
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Berry, Bill
Ex army Bill ran the Canley site Stock Audit Department like a military operation. Many of his Auditors were ex servicemen.
Submitted by: Phil Moore

Berry, Hugh
Supervisor. Stock Audit, Canley c1972 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Berry, Stan
My Grandad 30 odd years in the trim shop I believe
Submitted by: Paul Jaggard

Berry, Stanley
he was my maternal grandfather
Submitted by: Paul Jaggard

Bert Twigger
Chief inspector engine and axles
Submitted by: Brian Stansfield

Betteridge, Albert John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Betteridge, Aubrey
Worked there from 1963 until 1975/1976. Worked in the Rocket Range and then Final Finish.
Submitted by: Aubrey Betteridge

Betteridge, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Betteridge, Fred
Foreman
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Betterton, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1854 Place of Birth: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bettmann, Siegfried
Born 18th April 1863, died 23rd September 1951. Founded the Triumph Cycle Company c1887. Bought the old Dawson Works in Priory Street Coventry in 1923 and started manufacturing cars, the 10/20 being based on the Dawson. Resigned from the company in 1933. More
Submitted by: Mike Costigan

Betts, Geoff
My dad, Geoff Betts, was in telecoms and then the Salvage Officer until it closed, he was one of the last there. Lost him in 2003
Submitted by: Sheila Millar

Bevan, John
Wow I just passed this on to my dad (John Bevan) he used to work I think in the parts/logistics area at the Standard. But I am sure he will add his name. He is in his 80's and computer savvy ! I know he has lots of stories to tell from his days there. There's a challenge for you John - we'd love to hear any memories you have - please email them to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk - Editor
Submitted by: Wayne Bevan

Bevan, Terry
Worked on the Herald line, started 1964
Submitted by: Terry Bevan

Bevington, Mr
Welfare Officer c1950 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bhayat, Ayub
I was lucky enough to work there when it was JRT from 1977 to the end - Good Times
Submitted by: Ayub Bhayat

Bickerstaff, R L
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London. c1951 - (at least) 24 years service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bickerstaff, Robert L
London Depot. Retired 1967 41 Years Service d. Nov 12, 1972 aged 68
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bickley, Roy
Drilling Section 1970's
Submitted by: Michael Mulligan

Biddle, Walter
Retired 1961 38 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Biggs, Mr
Production Control Manager, 1959 More
Submitted by: Maxine Smyth

Bilby, Olive
Sewing Room. Pre war More details to follow More
Submitted by: Elaine Sandall

Bilby, Tom
Gate Man More UPDATE: My father was Thomas Bilby,he joined Standard Triumph, when the war finished . His employment there all the time was was a Security Guard on the gates, he worked there until he retired one year before the factory closed. My mother Olive Bilby, also worked there before the war in the sewing room, she is still alive and is 100 this year. Elaine Sandall
Submitted by: Marjorie Bilby

Bilkhu, Icbal
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bindley, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bingham, P
London Manager, c1954 Ref. 1957 Photo More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Binks, Graham James
Final Line, Canley
Submitted by: Sharron Crutchlow (Daughter)

Binns, Walter H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Birch, Norman
Fitter Engine Test. 29 years service, Retired 1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Birch, Selina
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1858 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bird, Alf
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bird, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bird, Bill
c1929
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bird, Edward
Coachworks
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bird, Ted
Tinsmith, Allesley Read More Here
Submitted by: Stu Huffer

Birt, Frank
My Grandfather Frank Birt worked in the trim shop i think at canley and retired around 1968 would love to find any information on his working life
Submitted by: Matt Birt

Birtwhistle, Gordon
High Speed Development Engineer
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bishop, Eddie
Apprentice Supervisor c1967 Banner Lane Ref c1953 More
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Bishop, Reginald Arthur
b. December 4, 1904 Publicity Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd.; 1940-45 Director of Publicity, The British Motor Corporation, Ltd., and Director and General Manager, The Nuffield Press, Ltd (from 1958)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bishop, Tony
Experimental Department (S.U. supremo)
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive

Black, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Black, Joan
Worked in Fletch North during 1977 to 1981 era.
Submitted by: John Cremins

Black, John
Worked in Fletch North during 1977 to 1981 era.
Submitted by: John Cremins

Black, John
Storeman Canley
Submitted by: Karen Sissons

Black, John (Sir)
10 February 1895 – 24 December 1965 September 1929 took up a new position at the Standard Motor Company. He was appointed Standard's joint managing director (with founder R W Maudslay) in September 1933. He was injured in late 1953 in an accident when being given a demonstration of the Swallow Doretti. His fellow board members believed this affected his judgment and he was forced to resign in January 1954, officially because of his health. In December 1954 Black accepted an appointment as deputy chairman of Enfield Cables Ltd. In his retirement he took up farming. He died suddenly at Cheadle Hospital, Cheadle, Cheshire on 24 December 1965 at the age of 70. Shortly after Black died in 1965, Alick Dick, his successor at the helm of Standard-Triumph, recalled Black with obvious affection as an "extrovert and exciting, if somewhat controversial personality".
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Black, N.A.G
Spare Parts and New Car Deliveries. Boundary Road, London c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blackburne (Miss)
Technical Cost Executive, c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blackman, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blackwill, Robert
Tinsmith I served my apprenticeship at the Triumph Motor Co. We were based at Tile Hill training school. All the apprentices served a period of time there, then they were sent off to their departments at Canley, where they would further their careers. I was based at the Tinsmiths near Ivy Cottage, apprentices there at same time were Bill Mcintosh, Eddie Howard, Paul Tranter, Kev Winters, Geoff Turner, Rob Naismith. I stayed there until it was shutting. These we’re good times and we had some good laughs I have just retired from Rolls Royce it was never the same as the Triumph.
Submitted by: Robert Blackwill

Blake, Rose
I worked in the typing pool at Canley, CKD Northey Road in Radford then for Ray Jenkins - Technical Executive at Service Depot, Allesley.
Submitted by: Rose Blake

Blake, Rustat
1903 founding member More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bland, Maxey Hungerford
b: July 12, 1912 First connected with the Industry as a learner at Standard Motor Co., Ltd., in 1929; subsequently with the Technical Dept., S.M.M.T., prior to taking up present position in 1935; served with R.E.M.E., 1941-46, returning to Lodge Plugs on demobilization; took part in N.W. Europe campaign with 6th Airborne Division; assumed command Div. Workshops after V.E. Day, and went with Div. to Palestine; transferred to T.A. after demobilization and served with 16 Airborne Div. (T.A.) until 1957. Chief Engineer, Lodge Plugs, Ltd., since 1935
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bland, Ron
Experimental
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bland, Ronnie
Apprentice c1948 More (Possibly went on to Experimental Dept, poss duplicate entry - ED)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bland, Samuel Joseph
Herald Trim and Finish. Service from 1946 to 1968. d. August 1, 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bloore, Jesse
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blower, Ernest Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blower, Ray
Electrician, Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Bloxham, L
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bloxham, Maria
Shorthand typist in Supply section of Spares Division, Fletch. South More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blucker, Thomas C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blunsom, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Blyth, William Carle
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boardman, W.H
c1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boardman, Walter
Accounts
Submitted by: Tom Braund

Bocock, Bill
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boilaer, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolesworth, Albert Edward
Painter spraying dept. Nickname 'Sonny.' Worked there up to 1979-1980. Redundancies were happening while off work due to a heart attack which happened while at work.
Submitted by: Maxine Bolesworth

Boller, Harry
Paint Shop. Retired 1970. 35 Years Service d 12 Dec 1971 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolt, Eva
26 Years Service Retired from No 12 Bay, Final Finish Spent some time in Plating Shop and Enamel Dip Retired 1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolt, Ron
Security Officer
Submitted by: Gary Daffron

Bolton, Arnold
Press Officer and Editor of Standard Triumph Review (RP) Photographic and Film Unit More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolton, David
Canley and Tile Hill 1963 to 1974 as a track scheduler..
Submitted by: David Bolton

Bolton, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolton, James Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolton, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bolton, Peter
Works rally driver
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bolton, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bones, Arthur Meyrick
Nephew of Siegfried Bettmann 66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bonner, Charles
Tile Hill body plant, paint preparation area. Housed in the old Fisher and Ludlow Factory . Charles Bonner was the Manager there.
Submitted by: Brian Stansfield

Booker, George
Security
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Booth, Arthur Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Booth, John
Worked in the Publicity Department 1968/1969
Submitted by: John Booth

Booth, John
Publicity Assistant 1968 / 69 .....Tile Hill , Advertising Dept as it was known then .....not “marketing “ ...... first job after HND course ...... all led to better things ...... enjoyed my time and work colleagues as the junior.
Submitted by: John Booth

Booth, Joseph
Machinist
Submitted by: Coventry I Remember Facebook Page

Bordicott, Les
Work on track
Submitted by: Sue Barker nee Bordicott

Bordley, D
Radford 1959 Works Bowl Club Committee
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Borleace, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bosher, Arthur
Works Policeman. Joined the company 1951. c1961 still in service
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bosley, George Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boston, Arthur J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boswell, R
c1950
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bosworth, Norman
My uncle. Norman Bosworth worked there almost all his life. Sadly passed away now
Submitted by: Royston J Milsom

Bosworth, W
Gear Shop Retired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boszuk, Piotr
Labourer Canley Standard Triumph until 1982 sorry not sure how long 15+ years
Submitted by: Ann Fletcher

Bott, Horace
My wife's dad Horace Bott worked on the TR line as high as TR6 and towards the end on the dud line at the track at Canley. Retired around 1980. Horace always parked his own car near to the gate, in gear ready to start... and as soon as it was knock off time charged out to be one of the first cars out....then he would head to his own private business garage fixing cars in Wyken with his brother and best friend.
Submitted by: Steve Leeson

Bottenill, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Botteral, Arthur
Submitted by: Nick Taylor

Botterill, Alec
Engine Assembly More
Submitted by: David Mileham

Botterill, Ernie
Machine Shop 1907
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bottrill, A G
Deputy Superintendent, Gearbox Shop c1960 c1973 Area Manager, Engine Manufacture More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bottrill, Arthur
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson. All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony Bottrill

Bottrill, Fred
My Dad and two uncles worked there. Fred Bottrill, Arthur Bottrill and Robert Pearson. My dad started as a HGV driver and I remember him saying that he used to bring car bodies from somewhere. He then went on to become a chauffeur and retired from that position in about 1991 aged 63. My uncle Bob worked as a grinder I don't know where in the factory but he retired at 65 in about 1982. All I know about my uncle Arthur was that he had something to do with the canteen.
Submitted by: Tony Bottrill

Boughey, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Boughey, William Henry Wilcox
Killed in action. Aged 26, he joined the Royal Warwickshire Regt. Territorials upon the out break of war, served in France, and was in the evacuation at Dunkirk. BEF Forces. Private 5110298. 15 April 1944 Age 26 KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY Essex Regiment More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bourke, Eamonn
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966 Bowdler, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bowerman, John
Costs Department More
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Bowers, Enid A (Sister)
Deputy Sister-in-Charge to Sister Kearton Became Sister-in-Charge in February, 1973 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bowers, Reg
Chargehand Sheetmetal worker. 30+ years service Retired c1969 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Box, John
Service Rep
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Boyce, Jim
Carpenter, Maintenance Fletch South
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Boycott, Jackie
I worked as a typist in the Specification Office at Standard late 1960s early 1970s
Submitted by: Jackie Boycott

Boyd, Henry
Process Engineer 1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive

Boyes, Cyril
My Dad - Cyril Boyes. He worked at Canley till his retirement.
Submitted by: Carol Stather

Bradbury, Dale
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More

Bradford, Albert
Machine Tool Fitting, No. 2 shop, Canley Ref. 1963 Ten Years Service. Ex-Apprentice More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bradford, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1849 Place of Birth: Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bradley, James
My father James Bradley worked in the paint shop which was located at the end of Torrington Avenue during the 70s
Submitted by: John Bradley

Bradley, Les
My husband worked there in the 70's
Submitted by: Mary Bradley

Bradley, Ronald
Foreman at Torrington Avenue. Left in 1975
Submitted by: Ronald Bradley

Bradley, Ronald

Bradley, W B
Director Standard and Triumph Sales Ltd (1953)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bradley, W.D
London Trade Sales Executive Started 1919 40 Years Service. Retired 1957 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bradshaw, Edward Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bradshaw, Fred
My uncle Fred Bradshaw used to drive the lorries with the car bodies under a canvas trailor from Tile Hill Lane in the 1960s i recall he would drive past where we lived on Bushberry Avenue
Submitted by: Ron Robinson

Bradshaw, Fred (Alfred)
Lorry driver (Deceased)
Submitted by: Steve Bradshaw (son)

Bradwell, Barbara
My first job was in the photographic department at the Standard Motor Co. This was the late 40's early 50's with the Vanguard.
Submitted by: Barbara Bradwell

Brady, M
Standard Triumph Apprentices Mathematics Instructor. c1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brand, Les
Spares Division c1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brankin, Frank
Body shop
Submitted by: Geoffrey Street

Brashaw, Herbert Stanley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Openshaw, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Braund, Tom
Costs Department More More
Submitted by: Tom Braund

Bray, Francis Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bray, Roy (Ray)
Maintenance
Submitted by: Richard Bray

Brazill, Kathleen
My mum worked in the Legion dept. in 1959 as part of the team setting up the Herald production and told me she walked past the tractor plant on the way in. She left to give birth to me.
Submitted by: Martin Brazill

Brennan, Jack (proper name John Edward)
Worked at the Canley factory in the fifties after leaving the RAF. I can't remember which department he was in, and he's passed now, so I can't ask him. I do remember him going to work on his trusty old green bike, until he bought his first car, a Standard Vanguard, around 1958. I remember one Summer the whole family went up to the Lake District in it, and having to get out half way up a very steep hill because either the clutch was slipping or the gearbox was a bit dodgy! My father left the Standard in the early sixties and set up his own engineering business.
Submitted by: Roslynne Webb (nee Brennan)

Brennan, John
A friend of my dads, he worked on the Rocket Range
Submitted by: Mark Scorer

Brennan, Mike
No.5 Machine Shop
Submitted by: Alex Murray

Brenston, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brewerton, Patrick
Worked at Standard late 70s
Submitted by: Patrick Brewerton

Brigden, Cythia
Supply Division, c1959
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Briggs, Terry
Terry Briggs served his apprenticeship at Midland Sheet Metal before moving to Coventry and Standard Triumph then on to Abbey Panels,
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Briggs, Vic
Labourer with Experimental Dept. 21 years with the company in 1961.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bright, R
Engine Despatch Dept. c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bright, Ray
Engine Despatch c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brimelow, Edward
Director from 1956 to 1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brimhouse, Eric
Director 1959 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brimming, Alfred William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brindley, John
Apprentice c1969-74
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Brindley, Tom
Chairman TR7 sub-committee 1978 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brislin, John
Fitter 66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Britten, John
John worked at the Standard, Heskith and finally Jaguar in Radford, before his retirement in 1985.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Broadbent, Jack
My dad Jack Broadbent worked in the paint shop for many years. Finished up in the paint shop at Torrington ave. We lived in Station Ave
Submitted by: Sheelagh Fulford

Broadhead, Herman
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1877 Place of Birth: Almondbury, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brodie-Brown, Joseph
Superintendent Oversea Manufacturing 44 Years Service Retired 1972 Numerous departments. Started in Experimental Shop in 1926 More details to follow...
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brogan, Jessie (Nee Baylis)
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Bromley, Chris
Submitted by: Geoff Smith

Bromley, Maud
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bromly, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brook, Arthur
Father to Michael (Mike) Brooks and ST Employee
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brookes, A
c1949 member of Recreation Club Committee More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brookes, Mick
Allesley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, C
“A” MACHINE SHOP, CASH'S LANE. c1931
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, Geoffrey
Fitter, Rectification Line. Ref.1968 8 years Service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, Michael
Salvage Officer. Service 1932 - 1968 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, Michael
Development Engineer Ref. 1968 with 13 years service. Ex Apprentice. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, Michael Parry
My dad Michael Brooks died 2010. Press Cars Director and land lord of Canley Road before it closed. UPDATE: More details via Triumph Works Archive: Apprenticed: 20th September, 1954 Development Engineer 1962. In total 43 years service at Standard Triumph. Became Director of Vehicle Operations at BMW Rover
Submitted by: Maria Ward

Brooks, Mollie
Secretary to Production Manager
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brooks, Mollie
Secretary to Mr Salter - Works Manager. Ten years service. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brotherton, Larry
I was in hospital in the late sixties with a lovely guy called Larry Brotherton, who was in the department that wrote instruction books. I kept in touch with him for a couple of years afterwards then went off abroad to live and lost touch.

Brough, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, A
Foreman, No. 3 Machine Shop. January 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, A G (Jock)
Early thirties - 1973 Chief Inspector 1951-1956 1956 - 1960 Service Department at Allesley as Service Manager 1960, he was appointed London Service Manager, responsible for the development of the Service Department at Western Avenue. 1963 his responsibility was increased to cover the London Sales, operation, including control of the showrooms in Berkeley Square. More More (Archibald Gordon Brown. Nobody ever used his real name.. his brothers would call him Gordon. But everyone else used Jock)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Alan
Standard Motors Cricket Club Captain c1961
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Bert W
Senior Design Draughtsman Serice 1935 to 1980
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Archive

Brown, Bob
Chargehand c1973 No.5 Shop
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Cameron (Ron)
Western Avenue. Brother of Jock Brown
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Machine Shops Manager, 1971 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Charles Richard Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Kensington, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, D
Standard Football Team 1959 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Edmund
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Frank L
Fitter. 66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription: Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.' More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, G
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, G A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Harry
Tool & Cutter Grinding Department c1960-1980 More
Submitted by: Derek Makepeace

Brown, J
No 2 Shop, Banner Lane c1959 Vice Chairman Bowls Club
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brown, James D (Jim)
Moved from Scotland early 60's. Worked in trim shop. Now sadly passed away
Submitted by: Fiona Brown

Brown, Joe
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966 More
Submitted by: Martin Cox, Archive

Brown, Joe
Production Control and Materials Manager c1972 Manager, Production Control Procedures and Administration c1973 Brown, Michael
I worked at canley from 1968 until is closed and when on to work at other sites
Submitted by: Michael Brown

Brown, Percival Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Peter Leslie
Lorry Driver - Bodies from Liverpool to Coventry.
Submitted by: Lesley Brown

Brown, T O
Chief Inspector, Body Paint and Trim 1960 More
Submitted by: STandard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, Tony
Canley & Templer Avenue 1969 until 1978.
Submitted by: Tony Brown

Brown, V
Tinsmiths c1972 Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, William Alexander
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brown, William Arthur John
Maintenance Dept. Canley. 15 years Service. Died October 26th, 1963 aged 46
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Browne, Angela
Secretary to Keith Hopkins, Director of Public Relations.
Submitted by: Triumph Works Archive

Brownlow, Neville
Standard -Triumph ( Liverpool ) Ltd c1955 - 1968
Submitted by: Brian Knight

Bruce, Hector
Worked in office in factory, Forward Radiator. Mid 50s, used to hand paperwork to John Maiden purchase invoice clerk, would speak to him whilst waiting at the inner circle 8 bus stop outside factory on way home after work, then we would both board bus to Satley Gate.
Submitted by: Michael Newcombe

Bruce, Vic (Jerry)
Submitted by: Margaret Parkinson

Bruffin, Tom
Oil Stores. Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Brunt, Arthur
Production and Assembly More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brunt, Norma
Wartime More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Brushett, Alan
Commercial apprentice / buyer, 1973 to 1979
Submitted by: Alan Brushett

Brushett, Mick
Fireman
Submitted by: Gary Daffron

Bryan, Alfred James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoke, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Bryant, Cyril
My dad worked on paint rectification and cocoon spraying, he worked at Honeybourne too.
Submitted by: Ann Reece

Bryant, Paddy
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977, I remember him.
Submitted by: Steve Matthews

Bryant, Paul
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buchanan, Marjorie
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Park Royal) More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buck, Peter
Experimental Dept, c1971-1980
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Buckingham, Stan
London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1967/68
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Buckler, Frederic William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1857 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, Andrew
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, B
c1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, Barry
Apprentice More More
Submitted by: David Mileham

Buckley, Eleanor Emily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, G
Member of the Standard Rugby Team 1948 Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, G (2)
Standard Football Team 1959 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive

Buckley, Howard
Engine fitter
Submitted by: Howard Buckley

Buckman, James
Project Development Manager, Standard Motor Co., Ltd. c1959 Apprenticed to Morris Motors, Ltd., 1927; subsequently worked as Planning Engineer on re-layout of Cowley Works; Planning Engineer with Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1937; Chief Works Engineer to S.S. Cars, Ltd., 1940; in 1941 joined Rover Motor Co. (Acro Engines), Ltd., on factory layout for gas turbine aero-engine production; was responsible for the design of production test plant for engines and components until taken over by Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 1943; became Industrial Consultant in 1944, and " worked with Triplex Safety Glass Co., Ltd.. Joseph Lucas, Ltd., and other companies; rejoined Standard Motor Co.. Ltd., 1954 Photo
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Budd, George Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Budden, Barry
Submitted by: Martin Cox

Budge, John
Works Manager 1924 Joined the company 1905 as Chief Draftsman More John Budge was born in 1874 and educated at Barton School, Wisbech. Apprenticeship was served with Richard Hornsby and Sons, Grantham, and on its completion he remained for a further three years in the Drawing Office of the firm. He then occupied positions successively with Humber and the Velox Motor Co, and in 1904 he was appointed Manager of Standard Motor Co where he remained for the remainder of his active career. He died on 5th July, 1939, at the age of 65. CENSUS: 1911, 63 Barras Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire; Manager, Motor Works
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Bulcock, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
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Bull, Geoffrey
b: September 29, 1914 Joined A. C. Cox (Car Sales), Ltd., Coventry, 1937; The Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1939; S. H. Newsome and Co., Ltd., 1945; Sales Director, Cheylesmore Garage (Coventry), Ltd
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Bull, George
c1929
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Bull, Margaret
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Banner Lane) More
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Bullivant, Bill
Tile Hill More
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Bullock, Doris Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Bulmer, Bob
Material handler, Radford. 12 years service. Retired 1973 More
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Bundick, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
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Bunker, Mick
Experimental. Senior Chassis Designer Technical Manager c1970
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Bunn, Marlene
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966 Bunt, Tommy
Final Finish. Ref. 1949 More More
Submitted by: Martin Murphy

Burch, A T
Employee Services Manager c1973 More
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Burchell-Crookes, G
Export Sales Manager c1960 Export Sales Secretary 1972 More
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Burden, Barbara
Wages office
Submitted by: Jacqueline Longhurst , nee Scholes, daughter.

Burden, May
Submitted by: Carmel Langdon

Burdett, Rosemary
Secretary to J C Jeffs, Spares Production Executive
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Burdett, Sue
Submitted by: Sue Burdett

Burgess, J
c1949 member of Recreation Club Committee More
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Burke, Albert
Track Foreman Albert Burke (at least 32 years' service) in 1972 Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green later Triumph Motors More
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Burke, Dennis
Our Dad started at Standard Triumph in approx. 1965 until he passed away in 1976. I'm not sure what line he worked on but he worked with some brilliant characters such as Tom McGarry, Tom Lenehan, Danny Callan, Jim Meehan plus many many more. I then went on to box for The Standard Triumph. If you remember Dennis Burke it would be great to hear from you.
Submitted by: James Burke

Burke, Francis
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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Burke, Graham
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
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Burke, Martin
Fitters Mate. Maintenance 29 Years Service, retired 1972 More
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Burns, William (Bill)
My dad worked at the Standard many years ago. He worked in the boiler house when the heating was fueled by coal. They kept the boilers running by shoveling coal into the ovens. In later years it was replaced by gas so the job consisted of checking dials. Dad preferred the old way. He worked a 3 weekly shift pattern. Not sure when he started but I think it was late 40s. He took early retirement due to ill health mid 60s. He passed away 1980
Submitted by: Joan Burns

Burnside, R
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London) Burrell, Jim
Electrical Team Ref: 1986 More
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Burrows, Julia Augusta
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Burslem, Bill
Chief Accountant. Standard Motor Co.
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Burton, George
28 Years Service Production Control ww2 Spares Division 1953-1972 More UPDATE: My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company.
Submitted by: Jez Burton

Burton, Ian
Publicity Dept. My dad Ian Burton and grandpa George Burton both worked for the company. Dad worked in publicity. UPDATE: Publicity Production Contoller 1973 More
Submitted by: Jez Burton

Burton, John Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
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Burton, L
Maintenance Foreman. Fletch South 1971
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Burton, Len
Electrician's foreman, Fletch south maintenance
Submitted by: Alwyne Bates

Burwood, Bill
Bill Burwood was the development engineer in charge of the 'Pony' project. The vehicle was fitted with Ajax front end running gear and was four wheel drive.
Submitted by: Martin Cox Archive

Bush, Jackie
Telephone Operator c1963 More
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Buss, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Buss, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, England
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Buswell, Dennis
Dennis Buswell who used to be shop steward on the Stag & TR Line. When I was foreman on the line Dennis fitted TR6 windscreens. Like many on the line he had a skilled background. If my recall is right in his case it was aircraft industry. More More
Submitted by: Paul Litchfield

Butcher, Albert E
Press Toolroom, died on June 8, 1960 shortly after entering hospital at Exhall. He was 73. Mr. Butcher retired in 1956 after 20 years' service.
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Butler, Connie
Audio Typing
Submitted by: Dave Smith

Butler, Mike
Works rally driver
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Butler, Raymond
Submitted by: Kath Walker

Butler, Samuel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
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Butler, W
Foreman, New Assembly Hall More
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Butterworth, Robert
I started work at the Standard Triumph 1971 straight from School aged 16. http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/bob-butterworth
Submitted by: Bob Butterworth

Byers, Bill
Tinsmith
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Byrne, Mick
Submitted by: Shirley O\'Donnell


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