During the 1939-45 War, Albert and Billy were engaged in delivering vital aircraft parts from our Coventry works to depots in Carlisle, Bristol, London, etc., under the auspices of the Ministry of Aircraft Production. Continue reading “Transport Dept. Stalwarts”
Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court
Four key staff members from 1957, photographed at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show. Continue reading “Standard Distributors’ Club in Earls Court”
Charles Friswell – Managing Director
Sir Charles Ernest Hain Friswell (1871–1926), Managing Director of the Standard Motor Co and Friswells. Continue reading “Charles Friswell – Managing Director”
Forward Radiator Retirements
Mr. F. Redfern (centre), assistant General Works Manager at Forward Radiator, thanked employees for their long service and wished them well in retirement, at a recent get-together at Triumph’s Birmingham factory. Continue reading “Forward Radiator Retirements”
Charles F. Gardner – Director
It is announced by the Standard Motor Co. Ltd,. that Mr. Charles F. Gardner has decided to retire from the Board of Directors. Continue reading “Charles F. Gardner – Director”
Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division
Marilyn Arms worked as a typist for 10 years in Supplies Division and Sales Conversion, Canley, before receiving nursery gifts. Continue reading “Marilyn Arms – Typist, Supplies Division”