Funeral of Mrs Marsden, 1929

Context Note: James Marsden was first-cousin of William John Morgan. See him in the family tree here. SUSSEX. BUXTED. THE FUNERAL took place yesterday (Thursday) at St. Mary's of Rebecca, wife of Mr. James Marsden, of Hurstwood House. The deceased lady, who had attained an advanced age, was on holiday in France with her husband. The body was …

Stuck in Switzerland at the outbreak of WW1

ADVENTURES IN SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE. OXFORD TRADESMAN'S EXPERIENCES. Mr. A. M. Eagleston, a member of the well-known firm of Eagleston and Son, St. Clement's, Oxford, had a trying experience in returning from Switzerland, where he and Mrs. Eagleston had been staying until July 30th. In speaking of his experiences, Mr. Eagleston says: We had been …