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”
Stop the Track!
The worst sin that could be committed in the assembly hall was to stop the track. Continue reading “Stop the Track!”
STANPART Metal Sign
Two metal signs (Standard Triumph and Stanpart) and a Triumph Herald Book are now available to purchase. All profits from the sales are given to the Standard Triumph Works Archive – this archive. By purchasing you are helping with the work of this archive – Thank you. Continue reading “STANPART Metal Sign”
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”
Jack Curl – Spares Production Control
JACK CURL 66 , a progress chaser in Spares Production Control, Canley, retired after 35 years’ service. Continue reading “Jack Curl – Spares Production Control”
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”