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Cashmore, Martha, 1870 - 1957

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1870 - 1957

Biography

Martha Cashmore was third generation circus performer. She performed as an acrobatic equestrian in her early career, changing her act later, to performing dog and horse trainer. Martha married Joe Craston and had three children Louise aka Lulu, Victoria and Joseph aka Joe.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Craston Family, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.331
Scope and Contents

Photograph of the Craston family walking on a terrace. Left to right Joe Craston Junior, Victoria Craston, Martha Craston (?), Louise Craston and Joe Craston Senior (?). 'Photo Express - Charles Plateau, 68 rue Coffart, Bruxelles' printed on reverse.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Family Group, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.304
Scope and Contents

Family group standing outside a pub, probably the Cross Keys Inn. Left to right 'Josephine?, Martha Adams (nee Cashmore), Lulu Adams, Victoria Craston, Unknown'.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Family Group at the Seaside, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.121
Scope and Contents

Family group, three women and a man, standing on a promenade against railings with beach to rear. Furthest left Joe Craston Junior, second from left Martha Craston (nee Cashmore). Woman furthest right Louise Craston.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Group at Sebastopol, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 3: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.324
Scope and Contents

Group of people, three women and a man sitting on a wall with a port and city to the rear. The woman in the centre with a dog is Martha Cashmore. 'Sebastopol' written on reverse.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Picnic Group, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.85
Scope and Contents

Group of people having a picnic in the countryside. Man standing furthest right is believed to be Joe Craston Junior. woman third from left is Martha Craston.

Dates: c1920 - 1930