Come to this virtual chat to explore some of the documents from the British Motor Heritage Industry Trust archives about the more human side of the Canley car factory and its impact on the local area. Continue reading “Factor us in: FREE Online Event”
GT6 Test
Here’s a little teaser for you (and us) with a couple of photos depicting testing of a Triumph GT6. Continue reading “GT6 Test”
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”
Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court
Four key staff members from 1957, photographed at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show. Continue reading “Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court”
Standard Motor Co. 1929
Fabulous film footage from 1929. Continue reading “Standard Motor Co. 1929”
Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division
Marilyn Arms worked as a typist for 10 years in Supplies Division and Sales Conversion, Canley, before receiving nursery gifts. Continue reading “Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division”