Did you work at the Standard or Triumph – at Canley, Radford, Banner Lane, Northey Road, Allesley, Tile Hill, Western Avenue (London), Bordesley Green (Birmingham), Speke (Liverpool), Berkeley Square (London) or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Standard Triumph? If so, we’d love to hear from you to build a database of names associated with the Standard and Triumph company. Read More HERE. You may notice adverts on the site. You can help this site by clicking on them which supports the archive. Thank you.
Ex-employees Directory 2
There are currently 115 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
Abbey, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAckland, Warwick
Does anybody remember Warwick Ackland in the drawing office/body engineering at Triumph, Canley(sadly he died 2011 ) great days when he brought home tr7 and triumph spitfire etc
Submitted by: Jon AcklandAdams, George William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Smethwick, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAdams, Herbert
Toolroom, No 1 Plant.Liverpool46 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAdams, W
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAddinall, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAkeister, Alan
Apprentice at Tile Hill (Until they moved us to jaguar apprentice facility) Worked in the Paint lab then at Materials Engineering Fletch North
Submitted by: Alan AkeisterAkeister, John George
Machinist, RadfordService 1962-1972d 15 Nov, 1972 aged 78
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAldridge, Harry Frank
Service Engineer at Allesley30 years Service.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Frederick George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, Gordon
My late Dad, Gordon Allen was a toolmaker for about 40+ years there.
Submitted by: Lesley KirbyAllen, Mr
Foreman, c1945-1949Foreman Inspector. Assembly ShopMore
Submitted by: Sheila Murphy (nee Egginton)Allen, Phillip
Car TrimmerLiverpool SpekeCompany Service: 1956-1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllen, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllington, Nora
Secretary to Jock Brown from whilst based at CoventryMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAllmark, Joe
Engine StoresRetired 1973 after long service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Frank
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmbrose, Rose
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAmphlett, Denise
1973 to 1980 Secretary to Dave Leopold Homologation Department at Fletch North
Submitted by: Denise HodgesAnderson, Brian
Engineering Development Department 70's. Left c1978MoreFletch Northco.uk/fletch-north-presentation">More
Submitted by: Malcolm WhittakerAnderson, M
Foreman, Gear Cutting, Gearbox Shop. January, 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnderton, Johnny
Worked at the Standard Triumph factory between 1964 - 1969 trim fitting in the Rocket Range and also on Final Finish.Permission given by my Father to share this information.
Submitted by: Jerome AndertonAngus, L
Tool Room, Canley. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnsell, Arthur Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAnstey, Charles
Heat TreatmentService 16 YearsRetired 1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAntczak, Jozef
Jozef Antczak was originally from Posnan, Poland. Josef came to work at the Standard Triumph in Coventry following the Second World War
Submitted by: Victoria Geffert (grand-daughter)Anthony Peters (Tony)
Worked in the engine shop /experimental vehicle proving current cars from 1972-1980
Submitted by: Tony PetersAppleby, William Victor
b: August 10, 1903Standard Motor Co. 1927; there was engaged on component design for the Standard Nine1953- Chief Designer of Engines and Gearboxes, British Motor Corporation, Ltd
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArden, Frank
Paint rectification, at Allesley17 years serviceRetired 1973Moredennis-skyrme-allesley-paint-shop/">More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArmfield, (Mr)
Security Officer, Gate office Fletchamstead Highway, 1967
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArmour, William Joseph
Process Panel Cleaner, Tile HillService 1963-1973d 5 feb 1973 aged 44
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArms, Marilyn
Typist c1972 10 years serviceSupplies Division and Sales ConversionMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArms, Reg
Worked at the Canley plant Worked at the Standard Triumph from the late 50's to the early 90s. His name was Reg Arms. He worked in the Stores. PhotoAllesley. Read More Here
Submitted by: Chris Frankton (daughter)Arnes, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArnott, George
24 years' broken service.Retired in 1971.More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveArrowsmith, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshford, James William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshley, Frank Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshley, Kenneth
Chargehand on the Cylinder Block/Cylinder Head Sections. 3/7/1946 - 10/4/1980........Clock No. 26503
Submitted by: Mark AshleyAshly, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshton, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAshton, Barry
Early 50's Fletch, Aero Shop'59 Herald Trim and Finish - building the first cars by hand - three a day!Service Dept, Allesley c1967> Sales Rep for SW (Devon, Cornwall and Channel Isles)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveAspland, Kenneth
Company Secretary and Director.Joined Company in 1940. Director from 1953, left 1961. (Part of the Leyland takeover redundancies)uk/standard-earls-court/">Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAssinder, Austin
My grandad was Chief Fire Officer at the Standard Motor Company
Submitted by: Lorraine MaudAssinder, J Miss
Wages Banner Lane. Member of Modern Dance Club c1950. More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAthersuch, Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkins, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkins, Leslie
Experimental ShopLes Atkins worked in the body shop in Fletch North and later became foreman.Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkins, Robert Percy James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth:
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAtkinson, Des
Inspection, CanleyMy mum and sister worked at Standard Triumph on the A45 Allesley. Peggy Atkinson and Anne Atkinson. When Anne married she went to work for the Publicity Manager. Her name then was Anne Leech. Dad worked on inspection at Canley: Des Atkinson.More
Submitted by: Jane TaylorAtkinson, Peggy
My mum and sister worked at Standard Triumph on the A45 Allesley. Peggy Atkinson and Anne Atkinson. When Anne married she went to work for the Publicity Manager. Her name then was Anne Leech. Dad worked on inspection at Canley: Des Atkinson.More
Submitted by: Jane TaylorAttwood, Archibald Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1881 Place of Birth: Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAucott, Dorothy
Ref. Toolroom Soprano!Mrs. Dorothy Aucott, a soprano, who is employed as a toolroom machinist in Standard Motor Company factory, is the winner of the inter-factory talent contest which has been taking place at the Empire Theatre27 November 1943
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveAustin, Arthur W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Penpont, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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On the first anniversary of the launch of this website archive we thought we'd write something about Alf Welch. Alf Read more
The most decorated private soldier in World War One and Police Sargeant at Standard Triumph. "I knew him over several Read more
A very sad photo showing the last car - a Triumph Spitfire coming off the line. This photo is dated Read more
A new photograph with a couple of names. Update: First Left - Charlie Swain (Machine shop superintendent. 1960’s submitted by Read more
I thought you might like to see some photographs of my late father, Ernest 'Jim' Russell, who served his apprenticeship Read more
Fabulous photo from 1953. Caption reads: "Happy children flock around Sir John Black during one of his many personal visits Read more
Mr W Vincent in New Zealand, has identified that the Chauffeur in the picture below was his grandfather William Charles Read more
A fantastic photo show a team of ladies that were tasked to deliver cars, in the most cases, to the ports Read more
The Standard Service Department has many functions, including the administration of Service and the supply of Standard and Triumph spares Read more
We always have to double-check photos that are forwarded to us and after a bit of too-ing and fro-ing the Read more
Fabulous photo sent into the StandardTriumph archive http://www.standardstandardtriumph.co.uk - looking completely smitten is the Canley Social Club groundsman, John Egginton with a ladies (football?) Read more
During WW2 The Standard Motor Company had operated on behalf of the Government a new "shadow" factory making aero engines. This Read more
Jack Taylor worked for Standard Triumph at Canley as a Quality Control Engineer. He had originally been employed at an Read more
When the 83,139th and last Standard Eight rolled off the production line at Canley on Friday 9th July 1948, it wasn't Read more
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