Marsden Prophet F.R.S.A
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Marsden Prophet F.R.S.A

This is the only picture of Marsden Prophet on the internet as far as I know. To say that he was camera shy was far from the truth.... but as it stands today this is the only image that exists of him that I know of.
This picture was taken at Dobwalls steam railway park back in late 1970's. The boy with him was called Alex and lived in Carnstabba Road in St Ives... he would be about 7 years old here.
Marsden Prophet was a member of the F.R.S.A and a Freemason, grand lodge no less. He was also responsible for the creation of the Meadery restaurant chain.
Marsden married once but I'll need to look up her name and details.
Marsden grew up and was educated in St Ives. My father attended the same school. His recollection were that Marsden was a day dreamer and paid little attention to the teachers, often arguing that he knew best... And he proved it. Marsden was able to climb to the pinnacle of his trade and his name was entered into the Who's who consistently from the 1960's
I'll elaborate on this subject shortly after some more research. Marsden Prophet died in early 1990's by committing suicide.
He lived at number 3 Clarence Street.
@andyb123 if you look closure at the oil board you notice that it is in fact painted on the wrong side of a piece of hardboard. Hardboard has a shiny flat side and the other is textured. Marsden always painted on the textured side. It would have been painted in oils (although Marsden could paint in water or acrylic) and that particular painting (if my memory serves me) was set at dusk and I remember two ships not one.
I remember this well because I was an art student at the time. This painting was one that he often did and sold as part of his bread and butter lines.
It would be great if you could put a photo of it up and if you could copy the signature to a photograph I can tell you if it's genuine.
 
Mr Graves was the coffee shop owner at the top of Morrob Road I was friends with his daughter Kathy, fab place. Marsden had a sister but i cant remember her name, he was a bit different !
 
@ Treeve I can't find any reference to Marsden Prophet on the Cornish Magical Society web site.
 

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