Banner Lane was the site of a wartime shadow factory in Coventry run by the Standard Motor Company and dedicated to making Bristol Hercules aero engines. Continue reading “Banner Lane – Massey Ferguson”
R H Pitt – Chief Fire Officer
R. H. PITT, Chief Fire Officer of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., retired from the Company on 1st December, 1948, after nearly forty years service. Continue reading “R H Pitt – Chief Fire Officer”
Frank Dalton
Frank Dalton, chargehand on the engine assembly line, has recently retired after — 45 years service with The Standard Motor Company Ltd. Continue reading “Frank Dalton”
Frank Kennard – Stock Control Supervisor
Frank Kennard (65) well known as stock control supervisor for 20 years, retired after a total of 30 years with the Company.
Continue reading “Frank Kennard – Stock Control Supervisor”
Roll of Honour
Here we will add details of those named on the Standard Motors Roll of Honour. If you can help with details, a photo or any information we’d love to hear from you. Continue reading “Roll of Honour”
47 years – but no name!
My interest in Standard cars goes back to my early and Birmingham. My father worked for the Standard Motor Company for 47 years, having started as a Fitter at Canley Works in 1922. Continue reading “47 years – but no name!”