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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 396 names in this directory beginning with the letter S.
Sadler, Jill
Started work in 1966 after finishing school in Canley. First in the typing pool then accounts office.
Submitted by: Jill SleathSadler, Rowland
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSampson, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSamra, Gurch
Apprentice 1976-1980, then worked as a development engineer till May 1987
Submitted by: Gurch SamraSanders, Alex
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Ernest Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1862 Place of Birth: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Mervyn W J (Bill)
General Works Manager. Appointed Works Director 1st November 1968General Works Manager 1970-19731973 - Operations Directorworks-manager">Click here for moreClick here for more
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Raymond Louis
R.A.F., V.R., aged 24, killed in action. Sergt. Pilot Sanders attended John Gulson School and Coventry Technical College. He was formerly employed by the Standard Motor Co., Ltd Coventry. Flight Sergeant 1576004. 11 December 1943 MORDEN CEMETERY. Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSanders, Vic
I worked at Canley plant on headlining from 76 to 80 when it shut for good
Submitted by: Vic SandersSant, Robin
Apprentice 1959Standard Football Team memberMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Alan
I LEFT Broadway School in 1937 at the age of 14. I got a job straight away at Standard's service/spares division opposite the cinema in Fletchamstead.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSavage, Barry
Worked on the rub deck then in to the spray booth back peg Foreman Joe ? 1967 1968 1969
Submitted by: Barry SavageSaville, C
Sales Manager. Berkeley Square House Garage, London c1957Chief Salesman c1960More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSawbridge, Arthur John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSawtell, G
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot. ex.Rover (Seagrave Rd., London)Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScarlett, George
Motor Engineer at Fletch.9 years service to 1972
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScherer, Ronald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1904 Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScholes, Sam
Worked in wages department, then on to spares, stock control.
Submitted by: Jacqueline ( nee Scholes ) Longhurst. ( Daughter)Scholes, Thomas
21 years service. Plating ShopPensioner. Retired August 1959Died July 7, 1962.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveScorer, Jack
Worked at Banner Lane and stayed when it became masseys, to work for fergusons, my dad knew sir john black and said he knew the first name of every man on the shop floor
Submitted by: Mark ScorerSeager, Bob
Student apprentice 1952-55. This was a sort of up market apprenticeship where one worked for a brief time in virtually every department, works and office. Planning Dept at Fletch South till 1957, then did two years as Merchant Navy engineer in place of National Service. Back in Planning early 1960, was supposed to become PA to Cliff Swindell, then Production Director at Canley, but the first of the major redundancies took place and got chopped in Nov. 1960. Spent next thirty years in Engineering at Rover.More
Submitted by: Bob SeagerSelby, Jack
I did my apprenticeship there 1973- 1977. The guys who ran the training school were: Barry Jagger, Paul Green, Jack Selby and Cliff Johnson.
Submitted by: Steve MatthewsSenior, Albert Richard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSettle, Reg
My father in law Reg Settle worked on the herald line for quite a few years
Submitted by: Dave HarrattShakespeare, D M (Mrs)
c1967Worked with daughter Anne Shakespeare
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShakespeare, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShakespeare, Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1906 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShannon, William Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSharp, Arthur
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1891 Place of Birth: Dordon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSharpe, Vincent
Trainee Trimmer from 79/80 in the rocket range my clock number was 98191 transferred to Browns Lane at closure to complete my 2 years training completed 30 years service before redundancy in 2009.
Submitted by: Vince SharpeSharrocks, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShaw, (Sydney) Harry
(Sydney) Harry Shaw (Aged 47)At the time of his death, Sydney was employed as a Fireman at the factory in Ansty which assembled mosquito aircraft for the war effort. Having survived World War 1 with a shrapnel injury to his ankle, during World War 2 Sydney was injured whilst working at Ansty and was taken to hospital at Walsgrave and was killed during the Coventry Blitz when the Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital was bombed on 9th April 1941.Roll of Honour
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShaw, Tina
Commercial Apprentice, worked in various areas of the company including apprentice school at end of Torrington Ave, Meriden and main plant in Canley. Started in 1968 when I left school until 1970
Submitted by: Tina Found nee ShawShaw, W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1859 Place of Birth: England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSheasby, Don
My dad was Charlie Taylor was an Inspector at canley worked there for 18 years until the factory closed couple of his mates were Don Sheasby and Alan Sparks also Arthur Botterill hope this helps unfortunately my dad passed away 18 months ago.
Submitted by: Nick TaylorSheasby, Ethel
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSheerman, Mick
Worked at Canley from 1970-1977 mainly in Finishing Shop main assembly. Remember standing on Hearsall Common during Strike ballots!
Submitted by: Mick SheermanSheldon, William Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShemans, William H
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Earlsdon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShenstone, Charles W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShepherd, Mary
Used to be a delivery driver. So loved the vitesse. Stag, 2000, etc etc. Lovely times 1965/6 for me
Submitted by: Mary ShepherdSherriff, Dave
I grew up with Dave Sherriff . I think he lived in Westbury Rd then Webb Street, Nuneaton. After he was married he worked at the Standard Triumph as an apprentice welder and enjoyed his fishing. Smashing lad much missed.
Submitted by: Michael MulliganSherriff, Ron
Fitter. 27 Years service. Retired 1973.Ron had always been a fitter and worked on all the new models produced since the last wahref="http://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/ron-sherriff" />More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSherry, John
My father John Sherry worked at standard triumph approximately 1954. He is now 93 years old and still talks fondly of his time their thank you
Submitted by: Howard SherrySherwin, George
My father in law George Sherwin, now deceased, was a Standard Triumph worker in the machine shop. He worked from just after the war until it finally closed in 1980.
Submitted by: Tony KeelingSheward, Henry John (Harry)
Toolroom milling section known as Harry worked for over 30 years till about 1979. My name is John Sheward his son
Submitted by: John ShewardSheward, Henry John known as Harry
Toolroom fletch south . Milling. Worked there from about 1949 to 1979. My father
Submitted by: JOHN SHEWARDShields, J
Forward Radiator, Bordesley Green, Birmingham. Ref 1972More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShields, J (Miss)
Secretary to Group Quality Manager, Fletch North
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShilton, Bernard Olive
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1905 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShoesmith, Kenneth
Design Engineer at Massey Ferguson, Standard Triumph, Land Rover & Jaguar
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShorney, Gilbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShorthouse, Rosaleen
Overseas Manufacturing Dept. Secretary to Mr. G. W. Key, Overseas Manufacturing Manager for four previous yearsc1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShreeve, Harry James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveShute, Richard Gerard [Dick]
Worked at Triumph at Canley from approx 1960 to 1979. He was an electrician in the maintenance dept.
Submitted by: Bernadette EvansSidwell, Fred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSilver, Ted
Fletch North, Experimental Engine test in 1968. Foreman was Ted Silver.Photo at Le Mans< a href="http://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/ted-silver-retirement/">Retirement
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive/Bill FannonSimmons, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimmons, William
Stores assistant manager at Standard Motor Company CanleyBrother to employee Walter Simmons
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimmons, William Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimpson, B
Member of the Standard Triumph Amateur Boxing Club, 1954
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSimpson, Charles (Paddy)
My dad worked there after the war . He was originally an electro plater . When that process was abandoned , he was put in the paint shop but had the most awful allergic reaction to the paint . I remember him coming home with is face and hands red swollen and blistered ! As a result the only job available was in the stores . Of course the pay for a store man was considerably lower so my dad went on permanent night shift to ensure a reasonable income . His name was Charles ( Paddy) Simpson . My late sister ( Wendy Simpson) worked in the offices when she left school in 1957 .
Submitted by: Marion RobinsonSimpson, Wendy
My late sister ( Wendy Simpson) worked in the offices when she left school in 1957 .
Submitted by: Marion RobinsonSinisbury, William Reginald
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSisuim, Charles William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Lea, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSisuim, Margaret
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Lea, Wiltshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSivyer, Lt Col Arthur Charles
Works Director, Standard and Triumph Sales, Ltd. Born London, 30th March, 1900. Educated London Polytechnic. Attended course at Mansions Motor Training School, London. Served as Rifleman, Q.V.R.'s, 1918-19. Assistant in Buying Dept. of British Motor Trading Corporation, London, during 1920. From 1921-28, in Sales and Accounts Depts., Standard Motor Co., Ltd., London. Taken over with Standard Concession by Standard Cars. Assoc. Company of Car Mart Ltd., in 1929 and served in Sales Depts. until 1939, when Commissioned in R.A.O.C. from A.O.E. Reserve. Served 1940-45 with M.E. Forces, early in 1943 attaining rank of Lieut.-Col. with appointment as A.D.O.S.(P.) M.T. Spares for entire Mediterranean Area. Rejoined present concern in 1945 as Works Manager, and appointed to present position in 1949.(1953 listing)
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSkidmore, Mabel
Lived at 51 Walsall Street, Canley Ref. 1965
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSkinner, Ann
My mother in law Ann Skinner was a legend in the Buffet where she fed many a young and hungry worker giving them a little extra , she called them her Wee laddiesMy father in law worked in the paint shop he is John Skinner aka Jack
Submitted by: Sue SkinnerSkinner, Harry Grantham
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1896 Place of Birth: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSkinner, John (Jack)
My father in law worked in the paint shop he is John Skinner aka Jack
Submitted by: Sue SkinnerSkuse, George
Process Engineer1st TR prototype body and Vanguard
Submitted by: Standard Triumph ArchiveSlade, Charles Henry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSlater, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSlaymaker, Eric
My husband Eric Slaymaker worked in the Spares also his Dad Fred Slaymaker.
Submitted by: Maureen SlaymakerSlaymaker, Fred
My husband Eric Slaymaker worked in the spares also his Dad Fred Slaymaker.
Submitted by: Maureen SlaymakerSlingsby, George
George Scholes SlingsbyBirth Jul 11 1893 - Death Sep 1969Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSlott, Benjamin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmailes, Tommy
Tinsmiths. c1958Secretary of the six Standard Football teams.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmalley, James Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmart, Olga
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Alban John Keble
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert (Eric)
Tester, Fitted and Works Fire Brigade. Retired in 1980
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert E
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Albert Edward
45 years service!Smith started in 1905 and retired in 1951.More
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Alexander
Worked Canley in trim and finish approx. 1963 to 1973. In memory of my dear dad.
Submitted by: Graham SmithSmith, Arthur Alan
I believe my late father in law was in the spray shop many years ago. His name was Arthur Alan Smith.
Submitted by: Helen Smith (Daughter-in-law)Smith, Arthur Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1882 Place of Birth: Buckinghamshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Arthur Moore
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Charles
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1876 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Dave
My name is Dave Smith, and I started an Apprenticeship as a Motor Mechanic with Standard Triumph on 2nd October 1967, My clock number was 8481.More to follow...
Submitted by: Dave SmithSmith, Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1889 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1874 Place of Birth: Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ernest
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ernest F
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Frank
Tester, c1927Foreman of the Test Brake section, c1953Retired 1962 as Foreman of the Experimental Engine Test Shop
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Geoff
I started work as a Commercial Apprentice on September 7th 1964.Cost Dept. 1969-1971Morea>
Submitted by: Geoff SmithSmith, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, J E
Wages Dept.Standard Male Voice Choir Hon Secretary c1958
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Joe (2)
Standard-Triumph representative in Los Angeles c1962
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, John (Jack)
Formerly of Standard Motor Co., Humber, AWA and Dunlop
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, John Elliot
Wages Clerk.Retired 1960 after 19 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSmith, John Kellett
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1869 Place of Birth: Priston, Somerset, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Leonard
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Les
Les Smith, retired from Press Shop, Canley, after 30 years' service at Canley works. 1972shop/" />More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Lilian Emily
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Michael
Apprentice graduate 1973, London Service Depot, Western Ave.Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Mick
My dad Mick Smith and lots of our family worked at the Standard
Submitted by: Jeannette JonesSmith, Mick (2)
Mick Smith who was the tyre and wheel king atAllesley Service Department and lived in Hawkes Mill Lane, Allesleyuk/reg-arms-stores/" />More
Submitted by: Martin CoxSmith, Mike
Ex-trainee at LondonAllesley Service Centre c1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Reginald Thomas
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1902 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Ron
Triumph motors maintenance Ron Smith, Phil West, Bill Wolohan, Dave Mckeown, Jimmy Mulholland, Barry Widlake, Dick O'Connor many more 1970s and me!
Submitted by: Ken GarrettSmith, Roy
Chief Test Driver, Engineering Dept.Ref: 1957 More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Samuel Greenway
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1853 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Sir (Alexander) Rowland
Sir (Alexander) Rowland Smith (1888-1988), Chairman of Ford1904 Apprentice at Humber1924 Joined FordJoined Standard1928/9 Re-joined Ford1939 Director, Ford Motor Co1941 Appointed MD1944 Knighted1950 Chairman of Ford
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Thomas Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1890 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, Thomas Reuben
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmith, William W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1903 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSmyth, Austin
My dad I believe was a supervisor on the assembley line and worked at The Standard Triumph for 12 years before being made redundant in the late 70's. He remained a lifelong friend of Jim Spain who ran The Standard Triumph Club until they both passed away 6 months apart in 2013. RIP to both lovey Irish gentleman.
Submitted by: Lisa SmythSmythe, Terry
Apprentice PTI Instructor. Took over from Gordon Parham (who moved to Personnel Dept.)More
Submitted by: David MilehamSneeton, George Edwin
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSnell, Dave
Gearbox assy at Canley - i can remember me asking how many a day and I'm sure it was always around 230. One of his mates was Jack Allen a white haired Irishman - Dad had one of the early 948cc Heralds in 1959 in Coffee and White reg YHP 31 from Newsomes at Styvechale complete with Dunlop Gold Seal tyres and very soon somehow a Spitfire twin carb head was acquired to pep it up a bit but they werent quick. Remember people would stand and be amazed at 25ft turning circle which virtually rolled the front tyres off the rims.
Submitted by: Neal SnellSnooks, Walter
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSouth, Eric
Worked with Jack King, No 17 ShopMoreTinsmithuk/pete-davis-tinsmith-welders-17-shop/">More
Submitted by: Jackie RoachSoutham, Francis Walter
Storekeeper. Fletch South37 years service to 1971
Submitted by: Standard Triumph WorksSouthorn, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1885 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSowersby, R
Pensions and Insurance Executive 1961Based in Ivy CottageRef. 1963 Pensions and insurance executivePhotoa>
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSparks, Alan
My dad was Charlie Taylor was an Inspector at canley worked there for 18 years until the factory closed couple of his mates were Don Sheasby and Alan Sparks also Arthur Botterill hope this helps unfortunately my dad passed away 18 months ago.
Submitted by: Nick TaylorSpedding, Walter
Union representative for weekly paid office staff. Supervisors and management were monthly paid and belonged to a different union. He was late 50s , early 60s . Would negotiate with management if staff were unhappy with pay or the job they were doing or a staff problem. Worked in stationery stores in his own office at end of assembly line on factory floor, had 2 lads working for him in stores.
Submitted by: Michael NewcombeSpencer, Anthony (Tony)
Joined in 1941 as a 15 year old, working on Constant Speed Unit for Spitfires and other planes in 3XA shop. 1941 moved into toolroom as an apprentice and worked there until closure other than national service.
Submitted by: Andy SpencerSpencer, Derek George
My dad was a millwright for a number of years in the 60's
Submitted by: Linda Farren nee SpencerSpencer, Eugene W
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, Jim
Jim worked at the Standard Triumph from the 1940s until it closed
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, Walter J
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1883 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpencer, William (Steve)
My dad, William (Steve) Spencer worked there in the Experimental department.
Submitted by: Hilary MilnerSpinks, N
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.c1951 - (at least) 26 years service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpittle, Frank Bernard
Planning Dept.Emigrated to Australia in 1955 to become Chief Planning Engineer to The Standard Motor Co. (Australia) (Pty) Ltd.co.uk/bernard-spittle/">More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpreadbrow, A
Park Royal Standard Triumph Service Depot, North London.c1951 - (at least) 26 years service More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSpurrier, Henry
Chairman and MD of Leyland 1957.Leyland acquireds Standard-Triumph International, cars, vans and some agricultural machinery interests 1960.Leyland: 1961 Employed 19,000 persons. Parent of seven subsidiaries. Manufacturer of heavy commercial and passenger motor vehicles, trolleybuses, fife engines and heavy oil engines.1963 June. Henry Spurrier resigns as chairman on reaching 65 and is succeeded by William Black.
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStafford, Joseph
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1879 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStamard, Alfred
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1893 Place of Birth: London, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Graham
Supervisor, Competition and EngineeringMore
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Harry
Tinsmiths. Service 1943-1961.Coventry's Lord Mayor 1960More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStanley, Jack
Worked on the 'Track' at The Standard for many years. (Worked alongside family friend, Ray Clay.)
Submitted by: Paul ClayStanley, Ted
Spitfire production line15 years (to 1980)Moreuk/the-last-car-at-canley/">More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStannard, Charles Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1864 Place of Birth: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStansfield, Brian Robert
Spotted Ray Denny, John Ryman and my old chum Bob Treanor doing a Talyrond graph of a piston, happy days in Inspection Engineering.
Submitted by: Brian Robert StansfieldStanton, Fred
Herald Paint & Trim StoresEngine Reconditioning at FletchamsteadUnit Reconditioning at Canley20 years Service. Retired October 1966
Submitted by: Martin Cox ArchiveStanton, Frederick
Suffolk Regiment, killed in action, Stanton attended Wheatley Street School, and was employed by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd. before joining the Forces http://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/roll-of-honour-standard-motors/">More
Submitted by: standard Triumph Works ArchiveStapleton, Dave
Fitter, AllesleyRef 1973 Married Miss Margaret Peasgood, a telephonist at Tile Hill.More
Submitted by: Marilyn BatesStatham, Herbert James
Retired from Production Engineering in 1967 after 34 years service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSteel, Leslie Hiron
Apprentice 1921.Became Director Steelseif, Ltd.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSteggles, Percy
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStenton, F
Shipping Supervisor.Shipping Department, Fletch Southc1969
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStephens William Clifford (Cliff)
My father worked at Canley.He was a car final finisher.He was known as Cliff or 'The Whistler'. He worked permanent night shift.
Submitted by: April StephensSterland, George
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1900 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSterland, George Frederick
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSterry, Arthur
Arthur was a toolmaker with Standard Triumph in Canley for 40 years. During this time he was an active shop steward, a deputy and a convenor.
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1888 Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Ida Evelyn
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1898 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStevens, Margaret Alice
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1899 Place of Birth: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStirling, James
Retired 1971 Service: 1954-1971d Oct 12, 1971 aged 67
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStirrup, Sid
Chief Buyer in Production Purchasing on Presswork team in late 70's in Fletch North
Submitted by: John CreminsStock, Herbert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1897 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStock, John
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1865 Place of Birth: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStoker, Arthur Harry
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1878 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, Albert
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Dudley, Staffordshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, Les
Gear Control Inspection, 1971More incl photoReference toRetired Feb/March 1979
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStokes, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStoney, Anne
Secretary to J Hedley, Personnel Manager, Canley c1973
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStrane, Walter Edward
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, Reginald C
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1895 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, Wallace
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1872 Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStringer, William Sidney
Canley FactoryRetired 1966, 51 Years Service
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStuart, Reg
Production Control Spares c1961Casemaking Spares Stores 197122 years service.Retirement Photo
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveStyler, William
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1887 Place of Birth: Worcestershire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSugden, Elizabeth
Mum also worked at the Radford branch as a secretary (Mrs Elizabeth Sugden) sadly passed now.
Submitted by: Christina McCannSugden, Joe
My (late) father, Joe Sugden worked at Standard Triumph. Part of his work was to drive new cars to Berkeley Square in London*. He worked there for many years*Berkeley Square was Standard Triumph's main London showroom/dealership.
Submitted by: Christina McCannSullivan, Danny
My grandad - possibly the late 60s, early 70s. I used to go to the Xmas party at the Odeon and also had a tour of the factory. I don't know his role though.
Submitted by: Jane OsmondSurrall, Harold
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1901 Place of Birth: Foleshill, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutherland, M (Miss)
Secretary to Divisional Manager, Service Division, Allesley c1960
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, Eddie
Worked on the Spitfire line in the Rocket Range fitting the radiators
Submitted by: David GaudenSutton, Gordon
My Dad Gordon Sutton worked there in the 60s. He worked nightshift until he died in 1971 when I was 10. I think it was Tile Hill we lived in Rothesay Ave then moved to Kenilworth
Submitted by: Caroline CartwrightSutton, Harry
Bodymaker.Retired 1972 after 18 years service.More
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, John Ward
b: 1916Engine Test, Standard Motor Co., LtdSite engineer, Gas Turbines, Armstrong Siddeley; Senior Production Engineer, Jaguar Cars
Submitted by: Triumph Works ArchiveSutton, Robert James
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1884 Place of Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSwain, Charlie
Superintendent, Engine Shop c1960'sShadow factory at Fletch. aero carburettors during WW2Morehttp://www.standardtriumph.co.uk/senior-management-meeting/">More 2Photo 1971
Submitted by: Ian ElmerSwann, Henry A
From 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1892 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works ArchiveSwann, Joyce
Castings & Forgings (Buying Dept)Secretary to Ted Collier (Department Manager)
Submitted by: Peter RussellSydney John Ford (Syd)
My dad worked in 23 Shop and Engineering. He was there when they built Triumph 2000 and Dolomite 1500. He went to work in Gaydon before retiring.
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