Difference between revisions of "Miles Marshall"

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-Miles Marshall died in 1988.   [[Ted Janes]], the editor of 'Hallmark' published the following tribute :-
+Click [[Miles & Kathleen Marshall]] for Miles' life story.
-Miles Marshall, like so many people, chose Lacey Green for his retirement and surely ne retirement has been so happy and productive, not only for himself and family but for this community.
+'''or Research by Miles see below.'''
-He came here in the early '70's at a time when the population was still comparatively stable, before the frantic movement that is occurring today, when the locals were still inquisitive as to who had moved to where.
+[[1931 Cricket 2nd 11 Win Cup]]   Photo sent by Miles to the press
-So we were somewhat anxious when the late Peggy Fagge, one of the greatest stalwarts the Village Hall ever had, moved from her bungalow in [[Slad Lane]], to one in Church Lane.   Who was going to take over the care of that marvellous garden, would the new occupants get so involved in village life?   Who could it be?   With Peggy still residing in the village, who would dare to change the name of the bungalow from "Bulla Burra" to "Appleacre"?
+[[Mary Ann Allen, nee Ward]]    research by Miles
-We didn't have to wait long.   Miles soon answered my appeal for cover drawings for Hallmark and chose as his subject the gate and arched entrance to Westcroft Stables, Speen Farm.   His first combined cover drawings and story was of the country lane on which his bungalow is situated, a lane he grew to love, a lane he tended regularly by clearing up every scrap of rubbish.
+[[Harvey's Stores]].  research by Miles
-From that first article, and it has been so much part of the interest and popularity of Hallmark, came over 30 contributions, sometimes at my request, but more often at his suggestion.   He would ring me early in the morning excited to tell of a new story subject - inspiration i suspect came during the night.
+[[Mains Water Supply]]   research by Miles
-During 10 years we developed a friendship and close working relationship, dedicated to the interest and betterment of the village magazine.   I enjoyed every moment of it and I know Miles did, immensely.   It is only articles like this I find so difficult and sad so, if I use a phrase to describe Miles that I have used before, perhaps readers will forgive me because it is so apt to say he was a 'gentle' gentleman.
+[[Slad Lane]].  Hallmark cover story written by Miles in 1980
-When the history of this area comes to be written (if ever) it will surely be all those painstakingly researched articles from Miles that will form the main reference guide.
+[[Speen Pottery]] research by Miles in 1983
-Together with the article in this edition we still have several more prepared, he was so prolific.   As our tribute to him these cover drawings and stories will continue for the remainder of the year.   This, I know, would have been his dearest wish.   His last article, on the workings of the Windmill, was virtually finished on his deathbed, rallying the family round to help.   It's his own tribute, as an ex-windmill warden, to the Chiltern Society members' years of toil and dedication in restoring the mill so that corn could be ground in 1988, and for all the Chiltern Society stood for in the observation of rural life, so much dear to his heart.
+[[1983 Lacey Green Reservoir]]   research by Miles
-He was interested in all aspects of village life, particularly the Horticultural society, but its here, in the Hallmark pages, as a contributor, as a friend, that I am sure our readers will miss him.
+[[Smalldean Farm]] research by Miles in 1983
-To his wife Kathleen and all the family we send our deepest sympathy.
+[[William Saunders & Bethia Janes]]    includes a report of a conversation with William's daughter Daisy
-''Note from the Local History Group.   Miles had a twin sister, Barbara Hebbard who also lived in Lacey Green.  click [[1991 Barbara Hebbard obituary]] for more''.
+[[The Pink and Lily]] research by Miles.
-'''For Research by Miles see below.'''
+[[Parish Council]].   Research by Miles
-[[1931 Cricket 2nd 11 Win Cup]]   Photo sent by Miles to the press
+Click [[Greenlands]] for research on the Radio Mast by Miles
-[[Mary Ann Allen, nee Ward]]    research by Miles
+[[The Village Police Service]].   Research by Miles in 1988
-[[Shop. Harvey's Stores, Loosley Row]]    research by Miles
+[[The Sports Club history]]   Research by Miles
-[[Public Water Supply]]    research by Miles
+[[The Foundry]].  Research by Miles Marshall on the family and their work
-[[Water. Lacey Green Reservoir]]   research by Miles
+[[The Old Vicarage]].   Research by Miles Marshall
-[[William Saunders, born 1851]]    includes a report of a conversation with William's daughter Daisy
+Brian Panter - Painter and Sculpter by Miles - click [[Brian & Nell Panter]] to find this article
-[[Public House. The Pink & Lily]]    for 2 sections of research by Miles
+[[1985 RAF Main Gates, Strike Command]] research by Miles
-[[Parish Council]].   Research by Miles
+[[1985 Lacey Green School]].  A summary by Miles
-[[The Sports Club]].   Research by Miles                  {{Person
+  The [[Home of Rest for Horses]] researched by Miles
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-|Surname=Marshall
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