I thought you might like to see some photographs of my late father, Ernest ‘Jim’ Russell, who served his apprenticeship as a fitter at ‘The Standard’ before WWII, and returned to work there after service in the Royal Navy. Continue reading “Ernest ‘Jim’ Russell – The Dud Line”
Pubs: The Herald
This pub was named after the Triumph Herald motor car, which was first built in 1959 in the Standard factory that stood on the other side of the railway line from the pub.
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Water Test Area
Dated from the 1950’s this photograph shows the Water Test Area at Canley. Continue reading “Water Test Area”
Canley Closing
With thanks to Martin Murphy for sending this document through. Dated May 1981, it sets out the Redundancy payments for employees.
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Tyre Fitting
This factory photo shows part of the New Assembly Hall in 1961. Continue reading “Tyre Fitting”
Rolling Road at Canley
Part of the New Assembly Hall featured a rolling road, we can see it here. Continue reading “Rolling Road at Canley”