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11 OR 13 CHILDREN ?- It was always thought that Charles and Emily had 11 children but were there 13 ?
















THE PRIMROSE WHEELERS - A glimpse into the fun our parents had in the cycling club.


THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO - Edward Marks (1792-1877) His story from the Battle of Waterloo.

THE BATTLE OF LEIPZIG ~ 1813 - Edward, whilst in “The Rocket Brigade” fought alongside the Swedish army.

THE FAMILY & WORLD WAR 1 - Our family and their part in this conflict.


EXCISE MAN - John Marks (1754-1817) - The earliest Marks that we can trace with 100% certainty.


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