List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 183 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter G.
Gale, Albert
Captain of the Standard Rugby Team, April 1948
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGallacher, Charlie. aka (Hong Kong charlie)
Worked as a fitter on the TR line
Submitted by: Stephen, Gallacher Gallacher, Stephen
Worked as a floater, between Barb line body drop and the side line 1975/1978.
Submitted by: Stephen Gallacher Galway, Tom
Worked first at Torrington Avenue from 1964 then moved to Canley and worked in the paint shop until the factory closed.
Submitted by: Fiona GalwayGardner, Charles F
Joined Standard Motor Co. in 1922 as Purchase Manager, a position he held until 1944. Appointed to the Board of Directors (assume 1944) Retired Jan 1947.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGardner, Joseph
Known as Bill worked there early 72 through to 94 and Unipart
Submitted by: Barbara DunnGarlick, Robert
I was there during the development of the TR7, code named Bullet. The body style was not the one submitted by Triumph styling but was by Harris Mann of Longbridge and chosen by the powers that were of the Leyland group.
From our office we observed the viewing and photography of scale models on the grass.
I'm sure others will also recall prototypes of the Lynx Fastback TR7, the Broadside four-seater TR7, and the almost into production Fastback Stag. Sadly for financial reasons these cars were never to be.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGarlick, W
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.
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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.'
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Garner, Brian
Field service engineer, Zone supervisor-Zone Six
(Thanks Brian for your info - and those others - please send us an email with more details and memories. ED)
Submitted by: Brian GarnerGarner, John
Coachbuilder
Retired 1950 after 30 years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGarrett, Ken
Triumph motors maintenance Ron Smith, Phil West, Bill Wolohan, Dave Mckeown, Jimmy Mulholland, Barry Widlake, Dick O'Connor many more 1970s and me!
Submitted by: Ken GarrettGarvie, Mary
Secretary at Fletch. North. Pre 1968. Married Len Davies, an analytical chemist in Chromatography and Spectroscopy Laborator, in 1968. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGauden, David
Worked there from 1971 - 1980. First four years as a trainee working in most departments around Canley, then the next five years on the Spitfire and Dolomite line in the Rocket Range( New Assembly Hall)
Submitted by: David GaudenGeddes, William
Formerly of Standard, Triumph and Dunlop. Passed away on June 23rd 2009 aged 79 years. Will be sadly missed.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGeffert, Anthony
Anthony worked at the Standard Triumph from 1970, when he began his electrical engineering apprenticeship there, until the factory's closure
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (niece) Geffert, Mary (nee Welsh)
Mary Geffert was originally from Hamilton, Scotland, but spent most of her life in Coventry where she worked at the Standard Triumph.
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (grand-daughter)Geinham, Edward George
Deputy Managing Director
Lived at Elm Cottage, Malthouse Lane. Kenilworth
d March 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibbs, Edna
Edna Lombard, Previously Edna Downing (nee Gibbs).
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGibson, Joyce
Wages clerk at Forward Radiator, early to middle 30s. Was there when I started in 1969 and there when left in 1973.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeGillies, Duncan
Engineering Inspector, Canley
Service 1937-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGlasgow, John James
John James Glasgow was born in 1919 and apprenticed to automobile engineering with the Standard Motor Company, Ltd.
He joined the Royal Air Force and became a Navigator. He lost his life in an aircraft accident on 28th October, 1944, at the age of 25.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGleed, Dave
Competition Dept. Service Dept. Allesley 1958-1980
Photo at Le Mans
Submitted by: Marilyn BatesGlover, Emma
Final Finish
32 years Service
(Approx 1941-1973)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGlover, John
My dad John Glover worked on the Stag. He used to pick me up from school in them great car brings back great memories.
Experimental Dept.
Submitted by: Graham GloverGoddard, Herbert
38 years' continuous service.
Foreman of Car Despatch for 14 years. Was in earlier years employed as a delivery driver and demonstrator.
Retired 1960
d. June 3, 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoddard, Winifred
Spares Division
32 Years Service
Retired 1968
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGodwin, Bert
Toolmaker, Massey Ferguson
England and Lions Rugby International
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGoggings, Janet
Apprentice from 1979, Jonit with Jaguar and Standard Triumph
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGold, Helen
Married Dennis (Mick) Gold who also worked at the Standard Motor Co.
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Submitted by: Jacqui Adams nee GoldGold, Jean
Jean Gold who married Robert Langham and she worked in the office, typing etc.
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Submitted by: Jacqui Adams nee GoldGolding, J
Goodwin, Alan
I was transferred from Rover to Triumph as an apprentice when Rover Triumph were combined in about 1973. I believe myself and Roy Jolly were the first 2 to move between the companies. I worked in engineering on TR7 European spec car at Fletchnorth and went on to become a chassis development engineer and later working in press cars for many years with Martin Cox and Mike Brooks. Later went on to manage the Preparation of Fleet Demonstrators. Roy was on the drawing board and went on to show great engineering expertise in engine design at Canley, Longbridge and BMW. I left in 1988 after being seconded to ARCONA (Austin Rover North America) and went on to continue to manage the preparation of company cars and demonstrators when the operation was outsourced and based at Baginton and later Lawford Heath, Rugby.
Submitted by: Goodwin, AlanGough, Margaret
Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Gould, Christopher
I started from school at 15 in 1960 as a trainee in the body shop, my foreman was a very nice man named Charlie Fisher. Shortly after we moved to a body shop at Torrington Ave in Tile hill. After about 5 years I moved to 15 shop, then I moved to the paint shop on inspection. My last move was to the final finish, I left in 1978 to pursue other interests. My first car in 1962 was a herald coupe in grey and white, I have many happy memories in that car. I find your web site very interesting.
Submitted by: Christopher GouldGould, Joseph
Inspector, 14 years service
Died July 23rd, 1962 aged 59.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGow, Les
Conveyor of the NUVB based in the Herald assembly shop. After measured day rate was introduced believe he became a Foreman.
Submitted by: Garry OwenGrace, James
Toolroom, No 1 Plant. Liverpool.
11 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrady, J
FINISHING DEPARTMENT, Canley
c1931
Grady, Michael
Honorary Technical Advisor to the Registrar. Left ST 1965
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGrady, Mr
Vice-President, Standard Motors Branch British Legion, Chairman of the Benevolent Committee of the Legion Branch. He is a member of the Works Recreation Committee and has been with the Company for the past 16 years. (Ref 1952)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrafton, Alexander Robert
Ref; September 1948.
Lived at 154 Canley Road. Coventry. A staff sergeant aged 45 (in 1948)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGraham-White, Peter J
Joined Standard Triumph in 1940.
Manager of Supplies Division, 1961
Supplies Director, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGraham, Charles William
Pupil Engineer
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.'
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGraham, Ted
Tinsmith
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Drum Major
Ted Graham was a fitter /tester and worked for Sid Griffin in fletch North main engineering workshop
Submitted by: Lindsey DeaconGrant, Raymond Wallace
Service 1968-1973
d 16 January 1973 aged just 26
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, E A
1933. Chief body engineer with Standard Motor Co
Source: The Times, Tuesday, Sep 26, 1933
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGreen, Fred
My dad worked there in the 50's, 60's and 70's. His name was Fred Green and he was sales manager for overseas. Sadly he died in 1991.
Submitted by: Jenny Miranda MeloGreen, Mary
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Schedule Control, New Assembly Hall, c1966
Green, Paul S.
(Chief Instructor) at Tile Hill Training Centre, Coventry
I did my apprenticeship there 1973- 1977. The guys who ran the training school were: Barry Jagger, Paul Green, Jack Selby and Cliff Johnson.
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Submitted by: Steve MatthewsGreenway, Edward John
Toolmaker. Retired 1968 after 40 years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Greenwood Sturges, Angela
Typist Facilities Planning JRT Spares about 1975/6 later Secretary Industrial Relations then to Personel Director in Ivy Cottage Canley until June 1979 when I left to go live in Germany
Loved working there, had fun.
When I saw Cyril Morris name it tweaked my heart, I worked for him and Nick Crichton in Industrial relations
Submitted by: Angela Greenwood SturgesGrey, William (Bill)
Apprentice Supervisor, c1954
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Grierson, Bert
Electrical engineer, Canley Maintenance
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Foreman electrician
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Submitted by: Terry DonnellyGriffin, J
Chief Order Clerk.
Spares Section, Service Division c1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffin, Jack
Shop Steward, Assembly Shop. TR Section c1959
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Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveGriffin, Sid
c1959
Griffin, William
Spares Division, 13 years service
d Oct 29, 1971 aged 62
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Arthur
21 Shop, Canley
12 years service.
1961-1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGriffiths, Elizabeth
Secretary to Mr Warren and others at Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green.
Submitted by: Tim GriffithsGrimes, Reginald Vaughan
Tile Hill. 20 years service.
Died October 22, 1963 aged just 44.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrinham, Edward (Ted)
Standard's Technical Chief 1931. Left for war service returning in 1945.
Technical Director and retired as Deputy Managing Director in 1956
Retained as Consultant to Standard Motor Co.
GRINHAM, Edward George M.I.Mech.E., M.S.A.E. Consultant to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., since May, 1957. Consultant to Standard Motor Co., Ltd. since January, 1957. b: April 26, 1891, Gillingham, Kent. Educ: Rochester Grammar School. Served apprenticeship with Vickers, Ltd., Erith, 1906-11; draughtsman, Wolseley Motors, Ltd., Birmingham, 1912-14; draughtsman, Arrol-Johnson, Ltd., Dumfries, 1914-16; Chief Draughtsman, Vulcan Motor Co., Southport, 1917-21; Chief Designer, Humber Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1921-30; Technical Director, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., Coventry, 1930-41; General Manager, de Havilland Co., Ltd., Hatfield, 1941-43 ; Chief Engineer, Rootes Group, Coventry, 1943-45; Technical Director and Deputy Managing Director, Standard Motor Co., Ltd., 1945-56; retired December, 1956. Recreations: golf, fishing. Add: Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., Holbrook Lane, Foleshill, Coventry. T: Coventry 88733 ; and Holly Hill, Holly Lane, Balsall Common, Nr. Coventry. T: Berkswell 3204.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGrove, Brian
Apprentice from 1946. Made redundant in 1956 but returned two years later to continue to work with Triumph and later Rover group leaving in 1986.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGuessey, Bill
War production.
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/mosquito-makers-2/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGun, Bill
Finisher, Herald Trim, Canley
Gang 81.
Retired 1973 after long service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGunn, Gladys
Unknown Dept.
Married to John (Jimmy) Gunn
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGunn, Jimmy
Service 30 years
Joined 1925 London Depot and Park Royal
1936 transferred to Service Department, 1949
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGutteridge, Ray
Ray worked for the Standard Motor Company for more than 42 years.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveGuy, William Ewart
William Ewart Guy had been a director of Guy Motors, Ltd., Wolverhampton, for many years, until his retirement through ill-health in 1951.
His technical education was obtained at Birmingham Technical College, and he served an apprenticeship with H. W. Ward and Company, Ltd., Birmingham, and the Lanchester Motor Company, Birmingham, and was later employed in the drawing offices of the Wolseley Motor Company, Birmingham, and the Standard Motor Company, Ltd., Coventry.
During the 1914-18 war he was a dispatch rider in the Royal Engineers, and just prior to being demobilized was in the Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport) having risen to the rank of Major.
After leaving the Forces Mr. Guy acted as repairs and service manager, and production manager, with Guy Motors, and later became commercial director; he was also a director of the Sunbeam Trolleybus Company. For fifteen years he was closely associated with the technical administration of the War Office department dealing with mechanization, and with the design, development and production of military vehicles. His death occurred on 2nd May, 1954, at the age of fifty-six.
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