The Standard Triumph Apprentices Association (STAA) was affiliated to The Coventry Apprentices Association (CAA). Inter company activities with member firms often took place. Continue reading “Apprentices Bedstead Race”
The Standard Motor Company by J.R. Davy. Part 1
The birth and development of the Standard Motor Company is attributed to one man, Reginald Walter Maudslay, and first it is of interest to consider his background before he came to Coventry in 1902. Dick Maudslay, as he was known to his many friends, was born in London on September 1st, 1871. Continue reading “The Standard Motor Company by J.R. Davy. Part 1”
Alick Dick to Resign
Mr A. S. Dick. Managing Director of Standard Triumph International since 1954, is to resign from the company, according to a statement from Leyland Motors this week. Continue reading “Alick Dick to Resign”
Percy Dolby – CKD
Percy Dolby, a fitter in engine strip section, C.K.D., Canley, left for New Zealand with his wife, last month, after 21 years with Standard Triumph. Continue reading “Percy Dolby – CKD”
Triumph Spitfire Line
From the Peter Richardson archive, a fabulous photo showing the Spitfire line.
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Simon Beard – Publicity Dept.
Norman Wisdom was appearing at the Coventry Theatre in 1959. Continue reading “Simon Beard – Publicity Dept.”