Doug was born.
1944 May 25
Created by Tom 4 years agoDoug was born on May 25, 1944 in Shipley.
The family moved to Colne in Lancashire when he was young.
Pictures
Baby Geoffrey Marshall and Mum
Mum and a well fed baby Douglas.
Unmistakably a young 'Doug'
Always a natty dresser.
Doug and cousin Tony
Little did he suspect his future work on trawlers.
Early days and basic equipment.
I'd recognise those front teeth anywhere !
First foray in the Alps
Heading for foreign 'climes'
Bouldering at Fontainbleau, France
Man of the mountains
Satan's Slit, HVS Millstone Edge, Peak District
Brits abroad
Doug and Ben Hargreaves in Chamonix
Camping on the continent with Sue
When home was a caravan.
Doug and Dave
Preparing supper in France
A good fire and warm hearts.
Eddie, Doug & Cleggy at Land's End 1980's
Climbing on Stanage Edge, Ice Boat E1 5c
Doug and Richard McHardy in Sallanches, France
Doug in the 80's
Doug and a young Tom
Sports climbing in France
Doug and Sue in the 90's
The Douglas residence in South Wingfield, Derbyshire
Grumpies at Chateauvert France 2009
Three Lancastrian stalwarts of the FRCC in Sperlonga, Italy, 2004
St Victoire, France, 2006
Gordon and Doug sailing from Oban
An old salty Doug !
In the man shed carving out the back of a viola.
And there's one I made earlier.
Mary and Doug outside of the Fat Cat, Kelham Island, Sheffield
Easy rider !
Nick and Doug on a Grumpy trip to Portland 2012
Starting work on the cello.
Not yet varnished but still a thing of beauty.
The finished product and quite an achievement.
Being ignored by young Leo.
And cheers to you Doug and Sue !