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”
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 Motor Co. 1929
Fabulous film footage from 1929. Continue reading “Standard Motor Co. 1929”
Reverend Denis Claringbull
Soon after the Reverend Denis Claringbull moved to Coventry last year as Industrial Chaplain, which includes ministering the Standard Triumph Coventry factories, his wife gave birth to a pair of bonny babies. He and his wife already had two children, and the latest arrivals delighted them.
Continue reading “Reverend Denis Claringbull”
Continue reading “Reverend Denis Claringbull”
C. A. Phillips – Drawing Office Executive
It is with deep regret to record he death after a short illness of Mr C. A. Phillips, Drawing Office Executive of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Continue reading “C. A. Phillips – Drawing Office Executive”
Transport Dept. Stalwarts
During the 1939-45 War, Albert and Billy were engaged in delivering vital aircraft parts from our Coventry works to depots in Carlisle, Bristol, London, etc., under the auspices of the Ministry of Aircraft Production. Continue reading “Transport Dept. Stalwarts”