On Tuesday. 12th February, 1952 a presentation was made to Mr. H. E. Chapman by employees of No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane, on the occasion of his transfer to the Jet Engine Division. Continue reading “H. E. Chapman”
Gear Control Inspection
MAINTAINING STANDARDS
This department is Gear Control Inspection, located in Fletch South behind a soundproof door. Continue reading “Gear Control Inspection”
Hubert Lawrence
HUBERT LAWRENCE, a chargehand in the Toolroom, Radford factory, retired recently after 51 years and 10 months with the Company. This is one of our longest service records. Hubert started as an indentured machinist and fitter in 1919. Continue reading “Hubert Lawrence”
1930’s Standard Motor Co. Staff
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”
Lord Tedder – Chairman Standard Triumph
Lord Tedder Chairman from 1954 to 1960. Continue reading “Lord Tedder – Chairman Standard Triumph”
Raymond Mays and Standard Triumph
Raymond Mays, famous British motor racing driver of the pre-war era, was a recent visitor to the Coventry factory. Continue reading “Raymond Mays and Standard Triumph”