MyMarlow News: History

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Marlow’s Albert Langdon, who served in WW1, remembered 100 years after his death

The “Marlow Remembers WW1 Association” did much to research and record the impact of World War 1 on Marlow and its residents, linked to commemorating ... Read more
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HISTORY: General Sir George Higginson (1826 – 1927)

Above is an old press photo from the MyMarlow collection – featuring the man who gave his name to our town park – General Sir ... Read more

MARLOW MEMORIES – Dino’s Italian Restaurant

How many remember Dino’s Italian restaurant, pictured here back in the 70s (where Halifax Bank is now) The family moved to Pescara, Italy in 1982, ... Read more

Portland Gardens history board unveiled

In partnership with The Marlow Society, developer Crest Nicholson this week unveiled a brand new Marlow history board at its Portland Gardens development in Marlow.  The event was ... Read more

MYMARLOW MEMORIES – Franca’s kiosk

These photos are a wonderful trip down memory lane.  They were provided by Pino Battista, whose mother Franca established Franca’s Ice Cream in the early 80s. ... Read more

Passchendaele 100 years on marked in Marlow

One hundred years ago, the Third Battle of Ypres, often called Passchendaele, began. In Marlow, the event was marked on the Causeway, with an opening talk by the mayor.

HISTORY: The rules of “Canoe Pushball” as played in Marlow

We of course are lucky to have Marlow Town Regatta every year - the rowing is great..... but we think they should bring back "Canoe Pushball", it looks lots of fun!

Marlow Archaeology talk: Marlow’s Manor House

Thursday 15 October: A talk by local historian Janet Smith who has made lengthy studies to discover the site of Marlow's earliest manor house

Marlow Museum – learn to make ice cream without a freezer!

On Sunday 27th Sep 1-5pm at Marlow Museum, there will be a demonstration of Ice Cream Making the Victorian Way – without a freezer

Marlow Carnival 2015 – Sat 19th September

Marlow Carnival is the ever popular annual event attracting stalls from local societies, clubs and associations as well as some commercial stalls, and is organised ... Read more