Arthur Jeffcoatt – 50 Years Service

Arthur Jeffcoatt, a chargehand in the Engine Shop, Canley, received a special award from the Company for long service. Arthur has not retired but has joined the small band of loyal stalwarts who have completed 50 years of service at Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Arthur Jeffcoatt – 50 Years Service”

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.

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