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Ex-employees Directory 2
There are currently 206 names in this directory beginning with the letter R.
Radburn, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRadford, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRamsey, Frank
My Step Dad worked at Triumph in the 60's up until the beginning of the 70's. I don't know which depot he worked at. I believe he was an inspector and he was a welder by trade. He used to drink in the Pilot. We lived in Grangemouth Road until the early 70's when we moved to Scotland.
Submitted by: Martin Ramsey (Moore)Randall, C
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Randle, Bill
Buying Office, CanleyManagerDept Head (submitted by Sue English) More
Submitted by: Peter RussellRandle, John
Buyer in Supplies Dept c19698 years previous service.Married Miss Christine Cooke, a clerk in Salaries Office
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Leonard Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRandle, Robert
Toolroom workerMany Year Serviced. Dec 2nd, 1972 aged 80
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRanyard, Babs
1958/59 for about 18 years in the Printing Department, Fletch South, my happiest working days
Submitted by: Babs RanyardRatcliffe, Horace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaudle, Robert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRaven, Sidney Wiliiam
Canley. Retired 196520 years broken service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRawlings, Kenneth
Kenneth Rawlings till 1972 fork lift driver till a bad accident
Submitted by: Julie Dawn JohnsonRead, Sydney George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Reddish, Cheshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReardon, J B
Appointed Manager of the Export Dept, 25 August, 1966
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReason, Frank
My granddad was chief fireman at the standard works until he retired somewhere around 1960
Submitted by: Geoff ReasonRedfern, Frank
Works Accountant taking over from Mr Digger in 1972. Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green.Management , had own office across corridor opposite us. Took over Derek Diggers job as works accountant when he left in 1972. Aged mid 40s . Had secretary called Joyce and assistant called tony working for him.MorePhoto-1972
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeRedshaw, David
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1867 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeve, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveReeves, A
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Reeves, Robert William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Erith, Kent, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRenshaw, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1886 Place of Birth: Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRestall, Albert
Machine Shop / Powertrain Planning SectionCost control clerk who looked after the budgets.
Submitted by: Malcolm DunnReynolds, H
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRice, Michael
Worked in office, Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, used to ring up on phone for production figures once a week to determine cost of parts, he worked in the Cherrywood Road factory, never met him, only spoke on phone.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeRichards, Charles Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Gordon
Overheads Investigation Executive c1972More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichards, Ken
I started swimming for the Standard Triumph swimming club, Livingstone Road as an honours member as my uncle Ken Richards worked there. My cousin also belonged to the club, but I carried on and swam for the club in many galas. I had many fabulous times and have so many good memories.
Submitted by: Lynne FarrenRichards, Tom
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Arthur William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Charles Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ernest
Polishing Shop, Canley. d 1961. Worked for Standard at Cash's Lane for a short time in 1919
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, F
nstructor to the apprentices in the sheet metal working trade, 1951
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Gateshead, Durham, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Joseph John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Ken
Joined Triumph and helped develop the TR2. Drove at the British Grand Prix in 1949 and Le Mans in 1955.Competition Department. 1952-1961.href="http://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/tr2-wvc575/">TR2 - WVC575Richardson was then hired in 1952 by Sir John Black to develop the "Triumph Sports 20 TS" prototype make a true sports car; so the TR2 was born. In May 1953 he drove one, fitted with a standard engine, to an average speed of 124,889 miles or 200,94 km per hour on the Jabbeke motorway.21/8/1911 - 27/6/1997MoreMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRichardson, Peter
I was an apprentice at Triumph from 1967 to 1972.MoreThe triumph factory was closed in 1980 and with prototype builds being supported by other locations in the group I was offer a roll in product change control section at Longbridge.
Submitted by: Peter RichardsonRiches, Bernard
1968 to site closureElectrical Design draughtsmanTed Wood was in charge.Ed Kilmurry Junior Senior Draughtsman
Submitted by: Bernard RichesRiddihough, Thomas Bell
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRiley, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRing, John Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1866 Place of Birth: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobathan, Frank
Triumph Bordesley Green25 Years Serviced 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobbins, H
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Roberts, Austin
I started work at the Standard Triumph in 1969. I was taken on as a internal driver better known as a ferry driver. My foreman was Ken Hadley. I spent many happy years before moving to unipart the spares division,they were great days.
Submitted by: Austin RobertsRoberts, Bernard J
Home Sales Distribution Manager c1966We had a front office! Mr. Roberts was under Sales Director Lyndon Mills.(UPDATE - We now have a letter by Mr Roberts, Distribution Manager, dated 8th September 1960 More).UPDATE: Photo, 1968 Home Sales ManagerRef: 1957. Assistant Regional Sales ManagerPhoto
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, C
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Charles H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Clive
Student Apprentice, 1971 - 1976. Engineer (Fletch North) 1976 - 1978
Submitted by: Clive RobertsRoberts, Eddie
Senior Foreman (at least) 13 years service in 1972.Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green later Triumph Motorsbordesley-green" />More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Ernie
Storeman, my wifes grandad worked there until it closed , was there for over 30 years
Submitted by: Mark ScorerRoberts, George Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1873 Place of Birth: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Micheal
My name is Michael Roberts, I started at Canley on Aug 21st 1978 as a Trainee Trimmer. I was moved to Browns Lane in June 1980 and then to Castle Bromwich in Aug 2005, where I still work. I go into my 40th year in the company on August 22nd.
Submitted by: Michael RobertsRoberts, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded Second Senior Apprentice 1951More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, Thomas Walter George
Tom was a professional footballer for Birmingham City & Barrow in the 50's and later played fullback for the Standard Triumph Rugby Club. He worked for the Standard Triumph in Coventry and finished his working days with Desoutter Brothers. Tom used to be an active member of the East Warwicks Caravan Club and Rugby Golf club.Sadly deceased: 11/06/32 to 24/04/19
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoberts, W
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Roberts, William James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Oswestry, Shropshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobertson, Charles
CanleyService 1963-1973d 10 Feb, 1973 aged 45
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Charles William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Henry G R
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1868 Place of Birth: Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Oliver S
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobinson, Phil
Final FinishTrade union convener, he went on to be the Lord Mayor of CoventryMore
Submitted by: Michael HalesRobinson, Walter A
Plant Engineering and Maintenance, c1959Started 1939.Works Engineer, Banner Lane 1955Planning Director, 1968More< a href="http://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/david-mileham" />Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRobottom, Mark
Computer Department, Canley in 1967. Was on night shift on my 21st birthday.
Submitted by: Mark RobottomRoddy, Marion
(Mrs. M. Thomas), in charge statistical section, Market ResearchMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoden, Leslie H
Ref - wartimeMoreRef 1952. Civil Defence Unit (Chief Instructor)standardtriumph.co.uk/civil-defence-unit/">More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoebuck, Edgar
Engineer at the Canley Factory from 1940 to c1953. We attended several of the open days and first car was a Mayflower.www.standardtriumph.co.uk/edgar-roebuck/">More
Submitted by: Malcolm RoebuckRogers, Les
50 Years Service. Foreman c1974Started 1920's retired 1974c1948 Chief TesterMorehttp://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/richard-dimbleby-visit/">Ref 1948
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogers, Steven
Apprentice Maintenance Fitter 1978-1982Worked at Radford and Canley as a Apprentice maintenance fitter and a Engine tester on the production line
Submitted by: Steven RogersRogers, William Arthur
Grinder. Fletchamstead19 years service d. 1962 aged 63
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRogerson, Dave
Driver/Liason between Coventry & London for Jock BrownMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRome, Bob
Storeman, Tool Store. Retired 1961 with 17 years service
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRoper, Frederick William George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Edward Daniel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRose, Ian
Experimental body shop and trim & hardware workshop 1976 until Canley closed
Submitted by: Ian RoseRoss, L A (Mrs)
Started 1965, dept unknownd. August 12, 1972 aged 66
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoston, Jeff
My dad was a sheet metal worker or tin smith. He met my mum who worked in the tracing office (Margaret Clamp) Apprentices Photoa>
Submitted by: Ian RostonRowe, Myra
Worked in wages at Fletchamstead H'way, 1st car I ever drove was a Triumph Herald
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRowe, R
Sheet metal working apprentice. Awarded First Junior Apprentice 1951More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRowley, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1871 Place of Birth: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRoy-Applin, Col. V. J. T.
Director. c1953Standard & Triumph Sales, Ltd.Standard House, 37, Davies Street, Grosvenor Square, LondonSt Vincent Jerson Turgard Roy Applin. Royal Army Service Corps-Territorial ArmyB. 3 Mar 1903 Fulham, Middlesex, EnglandResidence 1957 Kensington South, Middlesex, EnglandD. November 1989
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Peter
Apprentice c1955. Son of Walter Rubley, s Factory Manager of the Car Division.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Walter J
Factory Manager, Car Division. 1953Served since 1922c1954Factory Manager 195541 Years ServiceMorewww.standardtriumph.co.uk/one-enchanted-evening/">More1954 - Photos
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRubley, Walter John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRudkin, Ron
Ron Rudkin worked on 6cylinder heads in machine shop at Canley from end of ww2 till he died in 1979 aged 52
Submitted by: Ron RudkinRuffner, Norman Stuart
Engineer. Moved to the states in 1977. Was an avid collector/restorer of TR3, TR4 and TR6 cars in his later years. Died in 2012, 3 cars still in the family.
Submitted by: Michael Stuart RuffnerRumble, Edwin Joseph
Electrician. 32 years service.d. 1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, A C
66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Russell, Edward (Ted)
Worked at Standard Triumph for a time around the early 70's as a line operative on the 'Saab' engine line. To my recollection his job involved using an air gun to blow the swarf out of the machined cylinder heads.
Submitted by: Peter RussellRussell, Ernest (Jim)
Apprentice pre WW2. Worked on the 'Dud' Line, CanleyExperimental Shop, initially Banner Lane then Fletch North.russell-the-dud-line/">Read More HERE
Submitted by: Peter RussellRussell, Jean
Secretary Homes Sales, Fletch South13 years service to 1968More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRussell, Peter
I joined Standard Triumph straight from school in 1964 as a clerk in the Cost Office at Canley. In my time it was situated in the large open office immediately behind the Canley reception suite & directors offices.I finally left the Company in 1975 to work in the aircraft industry.
Submitted by: Peter RussellRyan, Patrick Joseph
Turner66 men were killed serving in the Great War and their names are inscribed on the memorial stone by the promenade at London Road Cemetery. Inscription:Erected in loving memory of our comrades who gave their lives for liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 by the staff and employees of the Triumph and Gloria companies. 'He was a man and nothing that effected the human race was foreign to him.'More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveRyan, Peter
My dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard. Peter was also the Entertainment Secretary and Compere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he'sDeath in 1976.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRyan, Stephen
I worked at the Standard Triumph from 1973 to 1981, then made redundant,I was working as a machinist in the SAAB machine shop, making Con rods ( connects the piston to the crankshaft )My dad Peter Ryan worked in the paint shop for 30 years but sadly passed away in 1976 while still working at the Standard My dad Peter Ryan was also the Entertainment Secretary andCompere at the Standard Triumph workings mens club right up until he'sDeath in 1976.There was great Comradeship and many happy memories.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveRyder, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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