The Ovaltine And Marlin Square
I'm not too sure of what years to mention apart from some happy memorys of the Ovaltine as a young lad with my mum and dad. David my dad was the village postman for many years and mum Annie was a local florist in the village. Ernie and Edna Edwards lived on the Ovaltine for many years in the main farmhouse, many years of fun and good times with me being found in the paddock with one of the prize bulls to mention just one.
Another memory is of my nan and grandad's shop in Marlin Square (Les and Peggy Marsh) a family-run business for many years like Prigeons grocer's and Creasys bakery. Nan (Peggy) moved some years ago to the lovely coast of Essex.
If anyone has some memories to share with me or my nan both of us would love to hear and talk.
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RE: RE: The Ovaltine And Marlin Square
Hi there, I read your memory with a big smile on my face, I was not fortunate enough to have grown up in Abbots Langley, but my family did and had similar stories and fond memories. My family lived at number 3 High Street and I believe my Nan was the local 'milkman' and as a child loved to hear how she delivered milk from a horse and cart. Her name was Lillian Anderson and she had five children in the 1930's (Gordon, Joy, Jill, Susan and Richard). I believe the kids favorite place to play was the Ovaltine Factory (probably when they should have been at school!) I am currently trying to gather information to begin researching my family tree when I came accross your comment. I wonder if you or your Nan can recall them?
Comment from Debby Westrip on Monday, 30th March 2009.
RE: RE: The Ovaltine And Marlin Square
Do any of your relatives recall the occupants of number 34 Marlin Square, Abbots Langley, in the 1930's-50's?
I am trying to get some background on an Elizabeth Haining and her son William Peacock. Any information would be appreciated.
Comment from Helen Cassidy on Saturday, 20th November 2010.