Marshall, Walter, 1916 - 1970
Biography
Walter was born in Doncaster on 13th July 1916 into a long standing Yorkshire fairground family, the Marshalls.
He married Renee Scott, who joined the Marshall family business travelled the fairs of Yorkshire with her husband Walter, who managed the family business, Marshalls Modern Amusements Ltd., and operated a considerable amount of equipment in his own name. He was a life member of the Showmen’s Guild and a Trustee of both the Central Office and the Yorkshire Section. He was a member of the Yorkshire Section Committee for over 20 years, a past Chairman and delegate to the Appeals Committee for many years. Walter was also one of the founding members of the Amusement Roundabouts Association.
Their daughter Sandra was born in 1940 while Walter was serving in the RAF during WWII, where he reached the rank of Sergeant. Walter was issued his licence to fly private flying machines on 26 September 1936, age twenty, in London by the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Air Ministry and was immediately assigned to the Middle East, where he remained serving his country until the end of the war. Walter and Renee’s second child, John, was born in 1946 shortly after the end of the war.
Walter died in 1970 age 54 at the family caravan site, in Atlas Mill Road, Brighouse, of coronary thrombosis. After his death Renee continued the family business with her children until she retired to Brighouse. For her eightieth birthday her daughter and son in law, Sandra and William Wright, presented her with a painting they had commissioned from Joe Scarborough which traced her life and experiences on the circus and fairground.
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
Address Book, c1930 - 1940
Ring bound volume, with hard leather covers and alphabetised ruled pages, containing lists of names, addresses and payments, kept by Walter Marshall, manager of Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd.
Arthur William Price Memorial Service Programme, 10 July 1986
Order of service programme in memory of Arthur William Price, who died on 1 July 1986 held at St John’s Church, Walton, Warrington on 10 July 1986. Card cover, 8pp.
Brayshaw Living Van Cheque, 25 February 1939
Cheque for £250, signed by Walter Marshall for the payment of a Brayshaw Living Van, 1p.
Business Card, c1960 - 1970
Blue business card with golden, embossed type, for Mr W. Wright, who worked for Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd, Amusement Caterers and members of the Showmen's Guild. This card is thought to have belonged to William Wright, son-in-law of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), 1p.
Business Records, c1921 - 1970
Business and legal records relating to the management of Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd.
Circus Vargas Programme and Magazine, 1977
Illustrated with colour photographs and images. Handbill enclosed (Missing), 24pp.
Circus Vargas Programme and Magazine, 1977
Illustrated with colour photographs and images, 12pp.
Correspondence, c1935 - 1950
Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950
Deed of Covenant, 25 August 1921
Copy of Deed of Covenant relating to the transfer of tenancies of Mr William Henry Marshall Senior to his son, William Henry Marshall Junior, 4pp.
Emily Scott Death Certificate, 23 May 1961
Copy of the death certificate of Emily Scott, who died at a caravan site on Atlas Mill Road, Brighouse on 20 May 1961. Certificate issued on 23 May 1961, 1p.
Fairground and Steam Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970
Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.
Fairground and Traction Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970
Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.
Hire and Purchase Agreement, 24 August 1921
Copy of agreement concerning the hire and purchase of goods and chattels made between William Henry Marshall Senior and William Henry Marshall Junior, 4pp.
John Henry Scott Birth Certificate, 8 February 1938
Copy of the birth certificate of John Henry Scott, born in Willesden, Middlesex on 14 March 1885. Certificate issued 8 February 1938, 1p.
John Henry Scott Religious Service Card, 21 November 1986
Religious service card for John Henry Scott held at St. Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester on 21 November 1986. Includes hymns to be sang on the occasion inside. Black type on white card, with cross on the front page, 2pp.
John Scott and Emily Baker Marriage Certificate, 27 September 1914
Copy of the marriage certificate of John Scott and Emily Baker, who married at St. James’ Church, in the Parish of West Bromwich, Stafford on 27 September 1914, 1p.
Lease Agreement, 3 May 1961
Legal report referring to the lease and use of land belonging to Walter Marshall, 2pp.
Marshall and Scott Family Collection
Marshall and Scott Family Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1990
Small bundle of newspaper cuttings relating to Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd and the death of Walter Marshall.