The Marshall Brothers WW1 - Charity Walk

Hi Everyone,

This walk 101 year after it was originally made on Sunday 9th October will trace the footsteps of a heartbroken mother whose three sons lost their lives in the First World War. 

The mother- Mrs Marshall - had walked around 8 miles from her home in Buckton Vale to Stalybridge to register the names of her three sons Fred, George and Harry for the proposed Stalybridge War Memorial, completed in 1921 .

But she was turned down as the Registrar told her that Carr Cottages were in Mossley. 

She walked along Wakefield Road and made her way to the old town hall in Top Mossley only to be turned away again. Retracing her steps, she made her way back to Stalybridge only to be refused for a third time - all on the same day.

I will also be passing the grave of Mrs Marshall in Stalybridge and laying flowers to pay respects to not only her but her 3 sons who passed during the 1st World War.

We are rasing money so her 3 boys can be added to a new section and remembered on the war memorial at Stalybridge.

Every little help... please give what you can even of its just a couple of £££s

Thanks Alex

Do you want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money in aid of FRIENDS OF STALYBRIDGE WAR MEMORIAL and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.