“I have researched Leslie Gordon Batt who was a pilot in the Battle of Britain and who worked at Standard Triumph Service at Allesley,” emails Malcolm Dunn to the Standard Triumph Works Archive. Continue reading “Leslie Gordon Batt – Battle of Britain Pilot”
William Barratt – Engine Assembly
William Barratt completed 50 years’ service in 1972 before retirement. He had always been a fitter and had worked for most of his time on Engine Assembly. Continue reading “William Barratt – Engine Assembly”
Horace Case – Trim and Finish
Horace Case (65), a fitter in Herald Trim & Finish, Canley, retired after 27 years’ service. Continue reading “Horace Case – Trim and Finish”
Spares and Service Dept 1950
Seventy members of the department attended the Annual Party held in Fletchamstead Dining Room on the 15th December, 1950. Continue reading “Spares and Service Dept 1950”
Tyre Fitting
This factory photo shows part of the New Assembly Hall in 1961. Continue reading “Tyre Fitting”
Albert Gascoigne – English Scrum Half and ST Employee
Albert Gascoigne a technical clerk in engine assembly at Canley, retired after 31 years’ service at Coventry. Albert was well known years ago as an English international scrum-half. He is well remembered by Coventry rugby enthusiasts for his skilful play for Coventry R.F.C. He also played for Warwickshire and thrilled followers of the game for his displays in the England side. Continue reading “Albert Gascoigne – English Scrum Half and ST Employee”