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.
