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 14 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.
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.
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.
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.
Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970
Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts, c1950 - 1970
Typed memories of Alf E. Lamb, concerning his experiences as a travelling fairground worker during the first part of the twentieth century and covering the First World War.
Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1990
Newspaper cuttings relating to the Marshall family business, Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd and the death of Walter Marshall.
Photographs, c1880 - 1970
Photographs of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Accompanied by a photograph album, a negative album and photographs, concerning Walter Marshall's service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
Trade Agreement, 1 January 1967
Legal agreement to trade as sole individuals in their own rights and the allocation of the use of fixed assets made between William Henry Marshall, Walter Marshall and Henry Marshall of Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd, 2pp.