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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 336 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Cadman, Gwen
Callaghan, Maggie
Secretary to Len Freeman. Castings & Forgings Buyer, Canley
Just looking through my computer and saw a message about old employees from The Standard.
Was delighted to see my name and see so many names of the wonderful people I worked with for quite a few years. My name is Maggie Crehan (nee Callaghan) How is everybody. Wow Im soooo excited. I now live in Galway Ireland. Ive lived here since 1972. But all I have is wonderful memories of Len Freeman (the nicest boss anyone could ask for) Mick List (just as wonderful). Lovely Mr. Milne, Tom Jones, Bill Carroll Anne Shakespere and so many more.
Lots of love to anyone who remembers me and even if you don’t never mind you still get hugs
Submitted by: Maggie Crehan ( nee CALLAGHAN)Callaway, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCallen, Jack
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times. Service 1946 - 1972
Thank you Margaret - we have since been able to find Jack’s leaving presentaion photo:
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Submitted by: Margaret CurtisCallen, Margaret
My father Jack Callen & brother Terry was an apprentice there, I also worked in offices Canley & then we moved to fletchamstead highway, happy times
Submitted by: Margaret Curtis (nee Callen)Callow, Cyril
A close family friend, Cyril Callow worked at Tile Hill Standard as long as I knew him. He never married and his brothers, one was William Callow of Callow and Maddox, and Lord Mayor of Coventry, are all long gone.
Cyril was at Tile Hill during the war and I think he worked first at somewhere near Cash's Lane and said Sir John Black was often seen there. He bought a new Standard 8 about 46/7 then a Vanguard KKV866 in 1951 and later taught me to drive in it.
He passed away at my parents house in July 1965 after a massive heart attack. He would have been 61. He was a quiet, helpful chap, who enjoyed taking his caravan on holidays, usually with my parents and myself. Still fondly remembered.
Submitted by: Janice WoolnoughCampbell Riley, Frederick
Machine tool fitter, died on May 12, 1960 Aged 71, He was living in retirement near Bournemouth. He started with the Company in 1936 and retired in November, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCampion, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Senior Apprentice 1951
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCanner, Fred
My dad Fred worked at Standard Triumph, although I'm not sure which department or when he started. He sadly died in February 1977 while he was still employed at the Standard.
We have found he worked at Allesley Service Dept. This building still exists (along the A45). ED
Submitted by: Lynn HopkinsCapers, Herbert Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCappell, P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCardall, William Saberlon
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarey, Fred G
Wages Dept, Canley c1930's
d.1950 in service
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk/fred-carey/
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarne, Edith May
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarnell, Charles Yardley
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarpenter, Harry Leslie
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarpenter, J K S
Market and Economic Analyst Executive c1955
General Manager, Standard Triumph Sales 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarroll, Edward
Machine Tool Demonstrator, Canley
37 Years Service
d 5 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarroll, J
Press Shop and Fabrications Executive c1973
Carroll, John
Tinsmiths
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarss, Tom
Joined as a car body builder.
Service: 1920-1945
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Submitted by: Michael Carss (Grandson)Carter, Richard (Dick)
Assistant Service Manager, London Depot Service Division, Western Avenue c1960, who I think previously had worked at Allesley Service Division.
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Submitted by: Dave SmithCarter, S
Cartledine, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarvell, Arthur Basil
My father started as an apprentice at Canley in c 1936/7. At the outbreak of war he was transferred to the engine (gear box?) plant in Malvern before he was conscripted in 1943. On returning in 1947 he worked for Massey Ferguson for the next 35 years.
Submitted by: Malvern CarvellCarvell, Edward Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCarver-Smith, John William Thomas (Jack)
My father John William Thomas Carver-Smith commonly known as Jack worked in the tool room as a centre lathe turner for many years. He worked first at Cornercroft Engineering (Mr Corner and Mr Croft) but left for more money at Standard Triumph. He returned to Cornercroft for a while but was persuaded to go back to Standard Triumph where he worked until his forced retirement. He drove a Standard Vanguard until 1964 when he bought a brand new Triumph Herald for £515. Ex works. He ran that for ten years and then took advantage of the company discount to buy a Triumph Dolomite. I remember Dad used to do a lot of overtime. Every night and weekends too. He loved his work at Standard Triumph.
Submitted by: Mark Carver-SmithCash, Cyril
Sheetmetal Worker
20 years Service
d aged 63, 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassey, Cecil Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassidy, Charles
Paint Sprayer
Charles was born in Bellshill, Glasgow 1924
He signed up to the army in WW2 aged 14, got kicked out and then signed up later Charles was part of the regiment, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Charlie spent most of his married life living at 63 Walsall Street, Canley Coventry.
Charlie was a judo instructor at his judo club in Coventry. He trained up police officers on Saturday mornings.
His Mother Lavinia also used to work at the Triumph in the canteen.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCassidy, Kathleen
I worked at the Standard in 1969 I was in CKD then as Kathleen Cassidy
Submitted by: Kathleen Judge (nee Cassidy)Cassidy, Sheila
I knew a Sheila Cassidy who was in the offices, she was the image of singer Mary Hopkin.
Submitted by: RosieCastledine, Horace
Chief storekeeper. Tool Stores, No. 2 Machine Shop
38 years service
Retired 1962
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Castledine, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCatlin, Betty P
Supervisor, Canley Telephone Exchange
Telephone Exchange 1959
Telephone Exchange 1973
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Catlin, Harry
General maintenance of the factory. (Extraction ducting, machine guards etc etc)
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Submitted by: Arthur OldroydCatlow, George
lived tile hill coventry
moved from lancashire to work at triumph motors during ww2
Submitted by: raymond sharrocksCave, Thomas Charles
Tinsmiths. Several years broken service
Died aged 54, July 10, 1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChalkley, William Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChamberlain, David
Bricklayers mate/then Boiler house
Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesChandler, Peter
Service Engineer, c1954
Updated by: John Chandler.
Incl. First name added.
"My dad was Overseas Eervice Engineer he went to Iraq and California in the early 50’s also my great uncle Les Mackinson was Foreman in the Experimental Department."
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChaplin, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, Albert
Albert began working at Standard Motor Company, before going into the Royal Navy.
On his return he went back to the company, where he stayed for 45 years until his retirement.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, H E
Superintendent, carburettor factory, Standard Motor Co. 04 c1943
No. 2 Shop, Banner Lane. Transferred to the Jet Engine Division Feb, 1952
Factory Manager, Aero Engine Division c1952/1953
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, J
Heat Treatment, Fletch c1972
Member of the Triumph bowls club
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChapman, William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1870 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCharley, Leonard James
Electrical liason engineer at Canley.
41 years company service.
Died May 29th, 1971 aged 54.
A long service employee well known throughout the factories.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksCharley, Walter Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCheckley, William Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveChecklin, Cyril
Press Shop.
He started as a young man at Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd in Baginton before moving on to Standard Triumph in 1962, where he worked for 17 years.
"It was a great factory to work at. The relationship between the men was fantastic. There were 17,000 on site and we always had annual events which were enjoyed by everybody."
My father was a shop steward on the track for 17 years until the closure of the factory. He was a big union man and was on the committee of the Standard Club until his health deteriorated in 2012. Sadly he passed away in September 2013 aged 90
Submitted by: Beverley Bridgwater Cheng, J
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.
Cheshire, John
Allesley. Read More Here
Submitted by: Stu HufferChurcher, Frank John
Car Body Assembler. Trim and Final Finish, Canley
16 years Service
Died 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCiriani, John
Engineer. Working for Lol Twigger in Rig Test , Fletch North in 1971. I moved to Tony Lee's department , still in Fletch North in 1973 ( I think). I worked there with Harry Colley, Malcolm Whitaker, Chris Wilkinson, Kerry Kook , Clive Davis and many more. Good times.
Submitted by: John CirianiClarey, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Roscommon, Ireland
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClark, Bill
Chief Metallurgist in Fletch North
Fletch North Presentation
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Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClark, Christine (Chris)
Joined Standard Motors in January 1962 as an office Junior in the Benevolent office, Ivy Cottage, Canley. The boss was 'Ray' (H.N.) Haworth.) worked with Joan Lunt and Mary Knight. From there I joined the Pensions Department on the ground floor of Ivy Cottage, the boss was Ron Sowersby. The next move was Fletch South to the Home Sales Department, the team leader was Jill Davies (she married 'Bomber ' Evans who played for Coventry Rugby Club). After that it was back to Canley where I worked in the Accounts Department, the boss was Ted Cannings. After that I went into the Drawing Office at Canley, (it was situated behind No 21 Shop). I reported to Ernie King. This was my first secretarial roll. My final move was to the Kremlin at Fletch North, where I became secretary to Mike Allison the Quality Facilities Manager. He was a very interesting man, his passion was the MG. He wrote quite a few books on the subject. One of them titled 'The Magic of the MG'. In the mid-1970s I took voluntary redundancy. Very Happy Days.
Submitted by: Christine (Chris) McGrath.Clark, Ken
Ken Clark who was a builder by trade and also worked on the engine track helped build a house for his brother Bill who was the chief metallurgist in Fletch North. Peter Clark who worked in the competition department was also their brother.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Alfred
Was my Father and he worked in the Maintenance Department at Capmartin Road, Radford.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClarke, Bill (2)
Assistant Chief Materials Engineer c1973
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Bill (3)
Inspection in Spares Stores at Fletch. South
32 years' broken service with the Company
Started at Cash's Lane In 1910, Retired 1972
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive Clarke, Charles Wilfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, George (Harry)
Bricklayers labourer from the Maintenance Department
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 ArchiveClarke, George Frederick
Machine Shop, Fletch South.
Retired 1961 after many years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksClarke, John (Jack)
My father John "Jack" Clarke worked in the engine rectification
unit at Canley for many years, until his retirement in 1974.
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Submitted by: John ClarkeClarke, John (Tich)
Apprentice
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I started in the apprentice school on Aug 22nd 1955.
Banner Lane toolroom, finishing my apprenticeship there on the grinding section. I continued
working there until late 1967
Submitted by: John ClarkeClarke, Malcolm
Car wash at Allesley c1969
Service includes two years prior to 1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, Roger
I worked in the Parts Division at Fletch Central from 1971 to 1979 as a Zone Controller and then in JRT when John Egan amalgamated the parts operations of Jaguar, Rover and Triumph into one unit.
Submitted by: Roger ClarkeClarke, Sidney Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClarke, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Bubbenhall, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClay, Oliver P
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClay, Ray
I was born in Coventry but now live in the North East.
I still have close links with my home City and visit regularly.
My day, Ray Clay, is now deceased. He was born in Cov 10.2.1924 and died in Walsgrave hospital in 1985.
Full name was Raymond Alfred Clay, married to Pearl Sylvia Clay.
Dad worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Jack Stanley.)
Excellent Boxer, Darts & Snooker player.
Top class fisherman (caught second biggest Common Carp of 42lb from Billing Aquadrome in Sept 1966)
Second only to Richard Walker' s 44lb 'Clarissa'
Dad also went on to become a popular steward at The Standard Triumph Social Club for many years.
I myself spent many happy childhood days at the club and attended the usual kids events like the Pantomime on the highway!
Submitted by: Paul ClayClay, Ray
Worked on the Track assembly and later became steward of Standard Triumph Social Club (early 1960’s)
Good friend of Jack Stanley
Submitted by: Paul Clay (Son)Cleaver, Desna
Telephone Exchange 1959 (Fletchamstead)
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleaver, Gwen
Tracer, Planning Department 1959
Service 10 years 1958-1959
Left upon marrying Ewart Frost a draughtsman from AWA
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCleaver, Joseph Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleverley, Thomas Nelson
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClews, Walter Frank
Production Control.
24 Years Service.
Died Nov, 11, 1969 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCleydon, Percy
Canteen, Social and Welfare Manager. Joined the company in 1938.
Retired c1955
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClifford, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveClimie, H C R
Company Secretary prior to 1971, succeeded by William Hartley
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksCloake, Frederick
My late grandfather.
Approximately 1962-1970
Or somewhere in between.
Submitted by: Lisa BallCloy, Brian George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoaley, Albert
1950's Body Design
1955 Drawing Office Executive
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoates, Peter
Apprentice 1978- 1981 Training in many areas in Canley such as G/Box shop and Fletch north, also worked at Press cars in Templar Avenue and Technical display which was housed in a railway good shed in the middle of the employee car park opposite Canley gate, moved to Gaydon in 1981 working on the Honda Ballard which became the Triumph Acclaim
Submitted by: Peter CoatesCoates, T
No. 2 Shop, Banner Line. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCockrill, Ernest F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColby, Fred
Foreman of the body experimental shop in Fletch North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColclough, Dick
No 3 Machine Shop, Canley
Retired January, 1959 after 33 years service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, David Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, Ralph Morris
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCole, Reuben Ernest
Coach Trimmer, Canley
With the company from 1959 to 1971.
Died May 24th 1971, aged 62.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksColeman, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: N/A Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColeman, Thomas Augustine
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1907 Place of Birth: Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColeman, Tony
My brother Tony worked and played rugby for the Standard.
UPDATE: Planning draughtsman apprentice Ref. 1972
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Submitted by: Steve ColemanColeman, William Benuond
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColledge, Doris Maud
Part time cleaner. Fletch South for 6 years.
Died aged 61, July 11, 1963
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveColley, Harry
Engineering Development Department 1970's
Collier, Ted
Castings & Forgings
Department Manager
Submitted by: Peter RussellCollins, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCollister, Robert Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Isle of Man, Isle of Man, Isle of Man
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveConnon, Charles
Sales Rep.
Left UK with family on board the “Antilles”, departed Southampton on 6 December 1959: Destination: La Guaira, Venezuela
Charles Connon, DOB 16 Aug 1929, sales representative
Jacqueline Connon, DOB 20 Jul 1932, housewife
Catherine Connon, DOB 19 Jun 1957
Stephen Connon, DOB 5 Oct 1959
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveConnor, J P
Inspection Department
He served in the Highland Light Infantry and lost both legs in the advance in Holland 1944.
1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksConsadine, Phil
21 Shop early seventies, working on main wiring harness Dolomites and mk2 2000 and 2.5s. 1300 was just coming to it's final production.
Submitted by: Phil ConsadineCooke, Christine
Clerk, Salaries Office c1969
Six year previous service
Married John Randle, a buyer in Supplies Dept.
Christine Randle nee Cooke
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Horace
Coach painter, Standard Motor Co.
Horace belonged to St John's Ambulance Brigade from 1927 to 1942 and served in the army during the war, returning to work as a coach painter at the Standard Motor Company until he retired in 1980.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Irene
IBM operator, Canley
Married Alan Hatton, computer programmer at Canley 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, Jack
Jack first worked at Tippins in Bodmin Road and then worked at the Humber.
He then worked for the Standard Motor Company, and was for many years on the track on the night shift, until he was made redundant.
He then worked for the Parks and Leisure department of the Coventry Council for seven years, until his retirement in 1991.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooke, W J
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.
c1951 - (at least) 29 years service
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Freddie
Test Brake Specialist
Freddie did a lot of test brake work on Spitfire competition engines
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveCooper, Frederick Arthur
In his later years worked on Assembly Shop 6. Did 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights.
Worked at Standard Triumph for I believe 46 years.
Submitted by: Barry CooperCooper, Herbert (Henry)
First Company Secretary. Joined 1905
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Horace Arthur
Fitter
Many years broken service from 1933
d Nov 18, 1971 aged 59
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCooper, Malcolm
Purchasing Timing Supervisor at Fletch North, Canley, transferred to Land Rover Solihull, when Jaguar separated from Land Rover about 1980 - 1981. Followed speedway at the Bees, never stopped smiling.
Submitted by: John CreminsCooze, Charles
Birth 27 OCT 1917 • Swansea, Glamorganshire
Death JUN 1995 • Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCorbett, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: London, Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCorden, Aubrey
Catering Manager.
43 years service
Ref c1954 (OOD)
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCosgrove, Jim
Member of Royal British Legion Triumph Pipe Band
WW1 Soldier
1899 -1964
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCostain, John
I did my apprenticeship there 1973-1977. My old mate John Costain - wizard of a tinsmith!
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsCostello, Patrick
Electricians Mate Maintenance Dept Fletch South c 1971-80
Submitted by: Alwyne BatesCostelloe, Rene
Originally from Scarborough, Rene moved to the city during the war to work at the Standard Motor Company in Tile Hill Lane where she helped to build Bristol Bombers and Mosquitos.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCostley, Fred
My Dad Fred Costley was Foreman in 21 shop. Me, my brother Mark and sister Linda worked there.
Appointed Foreman 21 Shop October 1971
Submitted by: Sue BurdettCotterill, Bill
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Staff-Sergt Bill Cotterill. Works Police
12 years service. Retired 1955
Cotterill, William G
Coach Painter, Canley
12 Years Service
d 13 Jan, 1973 aged 57
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCoulson, Diana
Ref. 1963 Typist for five years in Specifications Dept., Fletch. North
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, E
Manager of the Machine Division at Canley 1947
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, Joseph Webster
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Syston, Leicestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCowdell, Mr (J)
Cowper, Ray
Ray Cowper, who was a Tester and later Chargehand., London Service Depot.
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Submitted by: Peter BarkerCox, Emmeline
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCox, George (2)
Spray Painter, Final Finish
22 Years Service
Retired, 1968
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCraig, Alexander
Standard's first Works Manager. 1903.
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCramp, F
Crampsie, Charles
I worked in the bodyshop at standard triumph in the 70's on the Dolomite and Spitfire. Great times there with some brill workmates.
Submitted by: Charles CrampsieCrane, Francis
I worked in the typing pool, Export Sales, and then moved to be Secretary to the Publicity Manager. Great times and one of the best places to work.
Submitted by: Francis CraneCremins, John
JRT Commercial Apprentice 1977 to 1981 based in Purchasing at Fletch North, Canley. Training officers Gordon Malpass and John Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: John CreminsCrocker, Sidney Godfrey
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Bermondsey, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroft, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1860 Place of Birth: Markyate, Hertfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroft, Jack D
Press Officer c1947
Record still employed Standard Press Officer c1953
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveCronin, Thomas
Motorcycle Builder
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 ArchiveCrosby, Clive C
Director. 1952-1956
Brother of Arthur F Crosby of AMI (Australia)
Clive Crosby was Deputy Chairman of AMI Industrusties in 1959. Arthur F Crosby was Chairman.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroshaw, Geoffrey John
Coach Maker.
18 years Service
Retired November 1972
d 18 January 1973 aged 75
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCross, J Bryan
Quality Engineer. Appointed Quality Manager 1955
c1954
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Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCrouch, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCroydon, Richard H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCrump, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCullum, Arthur Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCumberidge, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCunninghame, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCurl, Jack
Paint Shop (pre War)
Chargehand Inspector, Fletchamstead (War years)
Paint Shop (After war)
Chargehand, Enamel Dip (20 years)
Progress Chaser, Spares Production Control (6 years)
35 Years Service.
Retired 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveCurzons, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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- Alf Welch – Service Instructor in Market Promotion and Training - On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we’d write something about Alf Welch.
- Chris Andrews (President of Standard-Triumph Motor Co) - CE Andrews was appointed President of Standard-Triumph Motor Co.. New York, with effect from 1 June 1963.
- Philip Dunn - Philip Howard Milton Dunn was born in 1917. He was Standard Motor Co. staff number 473.
- 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!
- 1925 Dispatch Dept. - A superb photo from 1925 showing the Dispatch Department at Canley.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.
- Jabbeke Speed Test – Original Standard Triumph period film - Original Standard Triumph period film of the Jabbeke speed test featuring TR2 prototype MVC575. This car has recently been restored. The film shows Sir John Black and Ken Richardson. Can you help with other names?
- Mavis Langdon - Hello, my name is Carmel Langdon and my mother Mavis Langdon, my aunts and their friends worked at Standard Triumph.
- Graham Richardson – Printing Dept. - I started working at Triumph in 1972 in the Printing Department, where I printed all the internal documents for parts forms, wages slips and all that was required. There were about 12 people who worked in that department.
- Bill Bullivant - A Second World War veteran and Standard Triumph manager has celebrated his 100th birthday in Coventry.
- Forward Radiator – Bordesley Green - Of the 53 years that the Forward Radiator Company of Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, was in existence, the last decade was undoubtedly the most dramatic in the company’s long history.
- Schedule Control - Outside the New Assembly Hall, Canley, are the personnel of Schedule Control — happily looking forward to working on big orders for our new models !
- A Visit to the Triumph Works – 1957 - A Visit to the Triumph Works We headed for Coventry and drove along the Ring Road to the factory of the Standard Motor Company Ltd., where Triumph TR3s are assembled.
- Walter Belgrove - Born in Liverpool, where he attended the Liverpool College of Art, in 1927 Walter Belgrove moved to Coventry where he was hired by Triumph, after some years of apprenticeship first at the “J. Blake and Co.” body shop in Liverpool, then at “Windovers” in London, where he practiced both the design and the bodyworks modeling.
- Joe Waite - Whilst researching Arthur Hutt, I came across your article on the Standard Triumph website and thought you might like to know the following.
- Eric Camwell - I was an apprentice at the Raleigh company in 1930 and later worked for Daimler.
- Mick Leach - Mick Leach wedding presentation by Ted Silver.
- John Carolan - John Carolan retirement presentation.
- Sir John Black, Alick Dick and? - This great photograph is when – early 1950’s? – and a busy trio. Sir John Black, Alick Dick and an unknown lady – can you help identify her? One early reference to a secretary to Sir John is for Edna Taylor. This would have been early thirties – possibly when Black took control of the …
- Final Finish - For the final day of March – a month we have posted something new every single day – something apt? – Final Finish.
- Super Sleuths? - Ok detectives – can you help with this photo? Probably very early, probably linked to the early beginnings of the Standard Motor Co.
- Le Mans – Getting There! - A superb reaction to the recent Le Mans photos, so how about a couple more?
- Standard 1928 - Dated c1928/1930 this superb factory image shows the Standard Motor Co body assembly.
- Any Clues? Photo Participant Competition - A trio of photos for you today – with suitable clues what can they tell us?
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