Standard Triumph Works Directory

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Wal Horsfall – Sheetmetal Worker

Wal Horsfall started as a sheetmetal worker in the old farm buildings at Canley. After some years he moved to the Press Shop. In 1937 he was made a chargehand in the Bonnet Shop, whilst Joe Cappleman as chargehand on petrol tanks.

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February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop

17 Shop Tinsmith Welders presentation to Pete Davis by Mr Ball, the foreman to Pete Davis on his forthcoming wedding on October 25th 1969. Continue reading “Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop”

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2

A second photo has been sent through thanks to Pete Davis, again Tinsmiths, around 1970. Continue reading “Pete Davis – Tinsmith Welders 17 Shop Pt2”

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Leo Taylor – Tinsmith

Leo Taylor, of Tinsmiths’ Dept., retired last month after 27 years’ service • He had a record of social work and sporting activities throughout his career with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Leo Taylor – Tinsmith”

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022

Tinsmiths – Apprentices, 1968

Awards for Apprentice Tinsmiths. Continue reading “Tinsmiths – Apprentices, 1968”