Following on for the previous post here are a number of photos of the Standard Motors Rugby Football Club team (SMRFC) Continue reading “Standard Motors Rugby Pt2 (Main)”
Maudslay’s Car
This 1914 20 H.P. Standard ran 20,000—miles as Mr R. W. Maudslay’s private car, after which it was adapted as a lorry for War work, being used throughout WW1 in this capacity. Continue reading “Maudslay’s Car”
Joe Pitchford – Inspector, No. 1 Machine Shop
Mr. M. J. Tustin, Director and General Manager of The Standard Motor Co. Ltd., presents the Individual Billiards Trophy of the Coventry Works Sports Association to Mr. Joe Pitchford, an Inspector in No. 1 Machine Shop, Canley. Continue reading “Joe Pitchford – Inspector, No. 1 Machine Shop”
The Phillips Trophy Pt2
Following on from the article on the Phillips Trophy, we can see the two teams that took place in the final on April 30th, 1931. Continue reading “The Phillips Trophy Pt2”
Last Orders!
A local pub – do you recognise it? The drinkers are all Standard Triumph workers – but the occasion isn’t great… Continue reading “Last Orders!”
Barry Williams
Friends and family are celebrating the life of a much-loved Coventry chippy, who has died aged 82. Continue reading “Barry Williams”