Marton Village

Following the sad death of Richard Lawton, the Journal "Local Population Studies" have published a review of his book on the history of Marton. They have kindly allowed me to reproduce the review here. The original can be found in "Local Population Studies, Number 84, Spring 2010".

There are new items available on the "Meetings and Minutes" page

The pictures show some scenes of the village after some heavy snow, and temperatures down to -15.5C.

Dave Brown, a resident of Marton and formerly an aircraft design engineer with British Aerospace, has just had his first book published. The book, on the Mosquito FB VI, has been published by SAM Publications (http://www.sampublications.com/sampubs.htm) and has received enthusiastic reviews. One reviewer said " So I suggest you run, not walk, to your nearest bookstore or SAM Publications website, http://www.sampublications.com and pick one up as I have a feeling they are going to go fast!!!" The book is the definitive technical guide to this aeroplane. Dave now has other book projects in the pipeline.

For details of films to be shown in the Village Hall between September and November 2009 use the "What's On" link at the left hand side of this page.

TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL MARTON & DISTRICT PRODUCE SHOW
Sponsored by the Marton & Normanby Gardening Club in conjunction with
MARTON VILLAGE HALL SUMMER FAIR
HELD ON SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST 2009 

Some pictures from the day can be seen by following the navigation link on the left of this page.

See the "What's On" Section of this website.

Mel & TJ Drew previously of the Appletree Inn at Marton have re-opened a new venture at the Abbey Inn, Byland Abbey, having agreed a lease with English Heritage. Details will be posted at www.bylandabbeyinn.com though currently this link is faulty.

David Coxshall from Suffolk used the "Contact" link on this website to request a copy of Richard Lawton's book. He says "My wife Janet, who was Janet Thompson was born in Marton. Her parents were Russell and Doris Thompson who lived there most of their married life. Janet went to School in Marton and Pickering and we were married in Marton Chapel in 1968"

In David's hall in Suffolk, is a painting of the Aspens in Marton, painted by George Herbert Cook, who lived opposite.

David kindly sent an image of the painting which can be seen above.

When David and Janet received their copy of the book they were delighted to find that Janet's mother and father featured in one of the group photographs.

The Appletree Inn closed its doors for the final time last night after a farewell party for Mel & TJ. They will be moving to a new business locally soon and their progress can be followed by visiting www.appletreeinn.co.uk

It appears that our pub will re-open under new management shortly; more information as it becomes available.

The pub signs come down for removal of the Appletree design and logo.

And signs in the windows tell the tale.