A final photograph taken at Jock Brown’s retirement. Here we can add names and links to people where more details are available. Continue reading “Jock Brown Retirement”
Jim Holbrook – Transport Executive
Jim Holbrook (65), Coventry’s Transport Executive, has retired after 46 years of valuable service to the Company. Continue reading “Jim Holbrook – Transport Executive”
‘Gloria’ Sculpture, Canley
When in 1993/4 I read about the redevelopment of the Canley site and the overnight bulldozing of buildings, I was especially moved by the public outcry. Continue reading “‘Gloria’ Sculpture, Canley”
Winnie Clarke – Trim
Winnie Clarke, a sewing machinist in Trim Shop, Canley, retired after 40 years’ of valuable service.
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A. G. Wallis
A little nostalgia does no harm so am sending you this picture of two products of one of Coventry’s most famous firms, Standard Triumph. Continue reading “A. G. Wallis”
Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt2
Two stalwarts of Triumph’s Pipe and Drum Band travelled from Coventry to be present at the London depot’s presentations to “Jock” Brown retiring Manager of Triumph’s Western Avenue establishment. Continue reading “Jock Brown – Western Avenue Service Depot, London Pt2”