Early photographs are scarce from the Standard Motor Co – and if any do crop up there is often very little detail to accompany the images. Continue reading “1930’s Standard Motor Co. Staff”
Charles Friswell – Standard Motors
Sir Charles Ernest Hain Friswell (1871–1926), Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co and Friswells. Continue reading “Charles Friswell – Standard Motors”
NEW – Alick Dick to Resign
Mr A. S. Dick. Managing Director of Standard Triumph International since 1954, is to resign from the company, according to a statement from Leyland Motors this week. Continue reading “NEW – Alick Dick to Resign”
First World War Planes Built by Standard
In the early years of the 1st World War air warfare was in its infancy. The first planes were used for observation and as “spotters” for the artillery. They carried no armaments — except the pilot’s revolver! Later, the planes were fitted with light machine guns and the epic battles between enemy “aces” have become legends.
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Albert Bates
A fascinating series of photographs and details have just arrived through our front door from Marilyn Bates relating to her late husband Albert.
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Charles Friswell – Managing Director
Sir Charles Ernest Hain Friswell (1871–1926), Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co and Friswells. Continue reading “Charles Friswell – Managing Director”