Message:
From: Andrew Marshall
Date: Sat 17/03/2001
Comments:Hello,
First of all, excellent work on the website -
you've obviously put a *lot*
of time into it, and it was fascinating to see the yesteryear section.
Let me explain my connection: my name is Andrew
Marshall, and I'm British
(although I live in the USA). My father, Haydn Marshall, was born in
Shirebrook in May 1912.
I know very little about my family (my father died when I was young),
and
I've been trying to do some research, but with little success from this
far
away. I'm looking for someone local in Shirebrook to do some digging
for me,
and I'd be more than happy to either pay for their time or make an
appropriate contribution to the charity of their choice if this would
be
better. Do you know anyone?
All I know is this:
My father, Haydn, was one of four brothers:
Charles, Aubrey, himself and
Dennis. Their father was a George Marshall, who ran a printing business
(and, I believe, a newspaper) in Shirebrook. On George's death in
1928/29,
Aubrey took over the business (which later failed). George was a
conductor
of a local orchestra, and I believe his wife (my Grandmother)'s name
was
Florence, who died in the 1940's.
Trust you can help, or point me in the direction
of someone who could.
Reply: I will endeavour to look into this for you and I will get back
to
you in the not to distant future.
As always if you want to see something
or make a contribution then
send it
in.
or post your comments.
Thank you: glenn. |
