Elder Cottage, Totley Hall Lane

Marshalls Cottage

In answer to your request about the cottage on the front of the October (1979) issue (of Totley Independent). It was called Elder Cottage and was our home for many years. It was situated at the top of Hall Lane and was quite near to the Fleur de Lys and opposite Totley Post Office.

We do not know its age, but it must have been one of the oldest houses in Totley. Our Grandfather and mother brought up a family there and died about 75 years ago. Our father, Mr. Joseph Marshall was born there and would have been 119 years old. Our father and mother and a family of six children (4 sons and 2 daughters) went to live there in 1904 and stayed until it was pulled down in 1932.

It was sad to see our father as it was being pulled down, he also watched the new Fleur de Lys being built. It was built around the old pub which was never closed during alterations. We would like to thank Mrs. J. Duckworth on her splendid drawing of the cottage and also for reviving happy memories of our old home.

We shall treasure your picture on the front page, as my sister and I do not possess one. The cottage belonged to the brewery and a large sign was displayed on its side opposite the post office saying "Stones Cannon Ales". We paid 12 1/2p per week rent plus about 40p twice a year for rates.

Mrs. C. Ramsell
10 Glover Road

Mrs. A. Hoyland
Elder Cottage
Hillfoot Road

December 1979