The former Chief Inspector of the Machine Shop and Chassis Departments, Mr E. Knight (right), was presented with a wrist watch on behalf of the department by the oldest employee, Mr W. Bateman, at their annual dinner on Friday, 11th January. Continue reading “E. Knight”
H. E. Chapman
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”
Sonia McNenemy, Secretary, Fletch. North
Miss Sonia McNenemy, a secretary at Fletch. North, was married at Eastern Green. Mr D. Holt, Vehicle Emission Control Engineer, presented a cheque and bouquet, on behalf of her friends and colleagues. Continue reading “Sonia McNenemy, Secretary, Fletch. North”
Gear Control Inspection
MAINTAINING STANDARDS
This department is Gear Control Inspection, located in Fletch South behind a soundproof door. Continue reading “Gear Control Inspection”
USA Trip 1951
It was at the beginning of the year that at the instigation of Sir John Black, Mr. H. S. Weale (Production Director) left for U.S.A. together with Mr. F. K. Lord (Plant Manager), Mr. A. H. Hampson (Planning Engineer) and Mr. H. G. Webster (Chief Chassis Engineer). Continue reading “USA Trip 1951”
Leonard Higgs-Cresswell – Company Registrar
IT is with regret that we report the untimely death on 10th September of Mr Leonard Higgs Cresswell, aged forty-seven years, who had been company registrar to The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. since September, 1935. Continue reading “Leonard Higgs-Cresswell – Company Registrar”