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
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.
Just to add a very nice ending to this tale. Diann offered the paintings to me to buy, I accepted, of course! They arrived 11th June 2009 and I can't wait to get them framed and on the wall. How lucky is that??!! I got the paintings and a favourite charity of Diann's got the funds.
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