William Marson and the Old Curiosity Shop, Stafford,

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Date:1899 - 1901 (c.)

Description:William Albert Marson owned a high class family grocer's shop, established in the High House on Greengate Street.

Marson was also a lay reader and held sermons in several churches within the Stafford area, including St. Matthew's at Derrington, St. John's in Littleworth and Brocton Mission Hall.

In 1890 Marson opened his 'Old Curiosity Shop' on Albion Place, selling furniture, china and fancy goods. The shop later moved to premises behind the High House on St. Mary's Passage (pictured).


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1780s
Ancient High House, Stafford,
Ancient High House, Stafford,

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1850s
Ancient High House, Stafford
Ancient High House, Stafford

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1870s
Ancient High House, Stafford,
Ancient High House, Stafford,

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1900s
St. Chad's Church, Stafford,
St. Chad's Church, Stafford,

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1920s
Elizabeth I Pageant Costume, Stafford,
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1940s
Aerial View from St. Mary's Church Tower, Stafford
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View over Greengate Street and down Martin Street. On the right can be seen the ...

1960s
Rear Yard of the Bear Inn, Stafford,
Rear Yard of the Bear Inn, Stafford,

Rear yard of the Bear Inn on Greengate Street, which included a coach house. The ...

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