William Marson and Magic Lanterns, Stafford,

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Date:1870 - 1872 (c.)

Description:William Albert Marson held public magic lantern shows featuring his 'dissolving views'. The money raised was donated to various charities.

Marson was also a lay reader and ran a grocery shop from the Ancient High House on Greengate Street, and the 'Old Curiosity Shop' on Albion Place, selling furniture, china and fancy goods.

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Image courtesy of: William Salt Library

Donor ref:William Salt Library No., Stafford 25B, img: 964 (18/1439)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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