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Marian Sutton Marshall
Marian Sutton Marshall (; 1846–1901) was an English typist and trade unionist. Biography Mary Anne Broadbent, later known as Marianne or Marian, was born on 12 September 1846 at Lockwood, Huddersfield, to William Broadbent, a tea dealer, and Anne Thornton. When her education was complete she went with her mother and sister to New Zealand. She married, on 1 June 1870 at Camberwell, a Deputy Assistant Commissary General to the War office, Thomas Sutton Marshall. After some time, the marriage fell through and the two separated. Now having to independently support herself she entered the world of work as a typist for novelist Charles Reade, with her first work being typing up his novel '' Christie Johnstone''. She gained a reputation for speed and accuracy, and in 1884 established the 'Ladies Type-Writing Office', possibly the first such institution. Among the clients for this business was Oscar Wilde, who trusted her so much that he wanted her office to undertake typist work o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Phonographer - Marian Sutton Marshall
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
