Fred MARSDEN. This photograph appeared in the Northern Daily Mail and was taken at the time of ‘The Lads Own’ Diamond Jubilee {c1963} which Fred led for over 60 years. He is shown holding the ‘Little Book’ which is the basis of this fine collection which records dates of every letter & parcel sent by Mr. Marsden during the First and Second World Wars.
Date (of image) : 1963
Donor : ORBC/Neil G. Wainwright
Part of the "Fred's Little Book" collection
Location
These images are from two albums which are part of a unique record of young men and women who were members of the Oxford Road Baptist Church, West Hartlepool and enlisted in the First World War. Some of the photos and postcards note; Name, Rank, Service No., Regiment and the dates letters and parcels were sent to them. The originator of this collection was a Mr. Fred Marsden a member of the Church and also a Postman. 'Fred's little book' as it is referred to contains 177 separate entries.
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