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”
Ex-Employees Delivery Agency
Ex-Employees Delivery Agency established. Continue reading “Ex-Employees Delivery Agency”
Le Mans 1961
A special treat for a bank holiday Monday. Continue reading “Le Mans 1961”
Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court
Four key staff members from 1957, photographed at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show. Continue reading “Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court”
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”
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”