Tim Hood

Following a recent post on the Standard Triumph Experimental Department Facebook, where I added a comment, somebody mentioned this directory and said I was listed but there is no info on me! Continue reading “Tim Hood”

Paint Stores

A great photo from Martin Murphy, who says, “while going through some photos of my Aunty’s I came across this one. There are no names but it is definitely from the Standard as there was faint markings of the Standard logo.” Continue reading “Paint Stores”

Forward Radiator – Pt 1

The Forward Radiator Company Limited was formed in February 1919 and I started work with them in September, 1922. I was the first clerical employee set on, all the clerical work up to this time having been done by “the boss’. Mr. C. N. Rawsthorne, the Secretary and Director of the Company.

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Walter Rubley

Walter Rubley was Factory Manager of the Car Division at The Standard Motor Company Limited, where he had been employed for 41 years. Continue reading “Walter Rubley”