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Malcom Shaw,  was born at Springfield Villas, Strines Road, Marple, on 27th November, 1895.  In later years he married his wife originally from Norfolk, Ethel Alfreda Shaw (maiden name Marshall) She arrived from France, where she had been working as a Nursery Governess to an Army Major and his family, during World War 1, to work as a Nursery Governess in Strines, for a family, Malcolm worked as a chauffer also for a family in Strines, Marple. They lived on Church Lane, Marple.
 
Mr. J. T. Pott, owned the Bull's Head Taxi Service, and when he finished, Malcolm bought the Taxi Company, the family then moved to 'Whirley House, Church Lane Garage, Marple, where they ran the Taxi Service, Wedding Car Service, and Funeral Service. 
 
top        : Malcolm and Elfreda
right :      Malcolm, at the 'Roman Bridge' with Family and Friends
below:     Malcolm in the doorway at 'Whirley House' Church Lane  
              Garage 1955 
          
 
 
               Original Business Card          
 
 
The Fleet of Cars in service then
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Malcolm and Elfreda  Shaw had three Children, Betty Shaw, Malcolm Marshall Shaw, and Barry Shaw.
 
Malcom Marshall,  trained to be a Mechanic at Woodford,  he worked at 'Whirly House',  in the Garage, repairing cars.  In his spare time he joined a Dance Band, and played Drums,  as a hobby, Where he met Shiela his wife. 
 
In 1959 his father passed away, and Malcom Marshall took over the business, at the age of 24 years, with his Mother Elfreda.   Malcolm Marshall and his wife moved to Willow Grove, Marple.  They had two Children  Malcolm Mark Shaw and Stephanie Jane Shaw. 
 
Malcolm Mark Shaw Joined the company in 1982 and runs the company with his Father today.
  
   

 

 

 

 

 

               The Shaw Family

 

         Marshall and Sheila Shaw

 

 

 

         Stephanie and Mark Shaw