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 17 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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.
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.
Marshall and Scott Family Collection
Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970
Obituaries and Birth, Deaths and Marriage Certificates, 1909 - 2000
Birth, marriage and death certificates, as well as memorial order of service programmes for various members of the Marshall and Scott families.
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.
Renee Marshall Memorial Service Programme, 28 January 2000
Order of service programme in memory of Renee Elizabeth Marshall held at St. Martin’s Church, Brighouse on 28 January 2000. Including biography and a three page tribute from Professor Vanessa Toulmin. Card, 2pp.
Renee Scott Birth Registry Certificate, 26 August 1916
Certificate of registry of birth for Renee Elizabeth Scott, born in Plymouth, Devon on 26 August 1916. This certificate was issued on 26 August 1916, 1p.
Walter Marshall and Renee Scott Marriage Certificate, 1 February 1939
Copy of the marriage certificate of Walter Marshall and Renee Elizabeth Scott, who married in the Parish of Church of Brighouse, York on 1 February 1939, 1p.
Walter Marshall Birth Certificate, 17 April 1947
Copy of the birth certificate of Walter Marshall, born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on 13 July 1916. Certificate issued on 17 April 1947, 1p.
Walter Marshall Birth Registry Certificate, 27 July 1916
Certificate of registry of birth for Walter Marshall, born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on 13 July 1916. This certificate was issued on 27 July 1916, 1p.
Walter Marshall Death Certificate, 8 August 1971
Copy of the death certificate of Walter Marshall, who died at a caravan site on Atlas Mill Road, Brighouse on 2 February 1970. Certificate issued on 7 August 1971, 1p.
William Henry Marshall and Alice Jacques Marriage Certificate, 12 February 1909
Copy of the marriage certificate of William Henry Marshall and Alice Jacques, who married on 12 February 1909. Certificate issued by the District of Worksop, Nottingham, 1p.
William John Scott Birth Certificate, 28 March 1989
Copy of the birth certificate of William John Scott, born in Teignmouth, Devon on 17 July 1924. Certificate issued on 28 March 1989, 1p.