The firm H H Martyn closed down in about 1971 More information about the firm is in a book "The Best" published 1998 The author is John Whitaker ISBN number 0 9529382 1 9 Copies appear on eBay from time to time The original cost was around £30 I have an interest in this book as my father-in-law worked for the firm until it closed. Bob [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jackie Henderson Sent: 11 November 2008 00:18 To: [email protected] Subject: [GLS] MARTYN'S As a battlefield guide , I have, of course, been involved with the Remembrance events this November and the Whitehall Cenotaph as well. I have recently learned that my grandfather worked on the design, engineering and building of this in the 20s through MARTYN'S - a Cheltenham based engineering company. He was employed in the Cheltenham works first then transferred to North London for this work. I have e-mailed Martyn's in the hope of finding an archivist who might tell me more about my grandfather's work to no avail and also the PRO who have limited information. I now hope that someone on the list may know more about the Company or be able to tell me where to research next. Thank you. My grandfather was Samuel Henry Parker, who originated in Devon and then moved with his wife Lucy (formerly Condy / Cundy) to Cheltenham where my father Henry John (sometimes known as John Henry) Parker was born in 1904. Forgive me I do not reply immediately but will be working in Auschwitz un! til the 20th November. Again, thank you. Jackie Henderson formerly Parker _____________________________________________ Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message