Weekly staff were paid on a Friday morning, supervisors and management were paid by cheque direct into their bank account about 10 days before the end of each month, that was to allow for post, cheque clearance by the bank. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 3”
Charles F. Gardner – Director
It is announced by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd,. that Mr. Charles F. Gardner has decided to retire from the Board of Directors. Continue reading “Charles F. Gardner – Director”
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”
Forward Radiator – Part 2
You entered first into a reception area with chairs, tables and magazines. The office staff went through a door, on the left was kitchen where Jean Elliot made the tea, next to it was male/female toilets. Continue reading “Forward Radiator – Part 2”
John (Jimmy) Gunn
We regret to record the death of Mr John Gunn, of the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. Jimmy, as he was known to his many friends, served the company for 30 years. He joined the Lupus Street branch of the London Depot in 1925 and later went to Park Royal. Continue reading “John (Jimmy) Gunn”
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist
Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist – Standard Motors – 1958-1963
I was fortunate enough to be an Apprentice Metallurgist with Standard Triumph, when I left Coventry Technical School/Woodlands in 1958. Continue reading “Terry Elliott – Apprentice Metallurgist”