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WILLIAM EDWARD MAYES 1861 - 1952


Four generations of the MAYES family

Front(L-R): Richard 4 ,W.E. 84,Back(L-R):Clifford Howard 35, Clifford Harcourt 60

William Edward Mayes was born in 1861. Son of Master Mariner Captain John Mayes.

For over 20 years manager of the Yarmouth Iron Works and Foundry Co.Ltd.

One time member of the Old Board of Guardians and an Overseer of the Poor for the district of Runham Vauxhall under the East and West Flegg incorporation. He was a founder member of Yarmouth and Gorleston Art Society and was Vice President.

Also the inventor of the Mayes reversible rowlock, which attracted the interest of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution.

At one time he lived at 216, Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth.

The above information was given in 1978 by Mrs Adele Wyman, daughter of W.E.Mayes

GALLERY

Greengrass Mill - 1906 W.E.Mayes

Six tiny watercolours of the bridges on the Broads

Small part of Surlingham Ferry circa 1900

Diann from America discovered these two very lovely paintings in her closet! Wish I found things in my closet like this. Thank you for allowing me to show them Diann. It was very nice being in touch with you.

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