On the day prior to the public announcement of the Vanguard III which appeared in most national and provincial papers, The Standard Motor Co. Ltd. invited all Standard Distributors and representatives of the Press to a luncheon held at the Banner Lane Factory to celebrate the occasion. Continue reading “Vanguard III Launch”
George Poyner
My grandfather George Poyner worked at the Standard Motor Works from about 1932-42. My mother (his daughter) Josephine Kay is now 91 but has some clear memories of the time, including the air raids etc. George Poyner was a member of the works fire service and lived just opposite the main gates on Canley Road. Continue reading “George Poyner”
Enid A Bowers – Sister-in-Charge
Mrs Enid. A. Bowers, S.R.N., 0.H.N.C., has been appointed Senior Sister-in-Charge of Surgeries, Coventry factories. Continue reading “Enid A Bowers – Sister-in-Charge”
Harry Edwards – 50 Years Service
Harry Edwards was born in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, but eventually moved to Coventry. In 1922 he joined Standard Triumph at Cash’s Lane and worked in the Drawing Office for two years under the supervision of Mr Cowdell.
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Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt3
Two stalwarts of Triumph’s Pipe and Drum Band travelled from Coventry to be present at the London depot’s presentations to “Jock” Brown retiring Manager of Triumph’s Western Avenue establishment. Continue reading “Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt3”
Sid James at Standard Triumph
Sid James was a regular at Triumph, Western Avenue. He would bring his cars to be serviced. Continue reading “Sid James at Standard Triumph”