I notice that there was an Emily Shaw in your photos. My grandfather was John Shaw b,1891. I do not know where. His father was also John Shaw we think killed in a horse and carriage accident, I dont know who his mother was, there was also a brother Victor. I wondered if there is any connection to Emily and her family.

I know I am probablly clutching at straws but he was a real mystery. I know that in 1905 he was put into the navy on a training ship and his guardian was Laura Annie Robinson. I have a photo of him in navy uniform taken by F.N. Jones of Coleford...around 1906. He must of had some sort of connection with that area.

Given the naval connection there is in Rotherhithe, 1901

Laura A Robinson abt 1844 Bristol Clifton, Gloucestershire, England Head Rotherhithe London

Laura is Single and kliving on own m,eans

cannot spot here in earlier Census, so perhaps she was living abraod ?

quite where a Forest of Dean photographer fits not sure !

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» Laura A Robinson abt 1844 Bristol Clifton, Gloucestershire, England Head
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» Laura is Single and kliving on own m,eans
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Finally managed to spot her in some earlier Census data
The link to Master Shaw is a mystery so far ..

1861

Laura is Teaching ( aged 17) in Moravian Ladies School Dunkinfeld Lancs.

Laura A Robinson abt 1844 Clifton, Somerset, England Dukinfield Lancashire

1871

Laura is a Teacher in Pudsey Yorkshire

Laura A Robinson abt 1842 Bristol Clifton Teacher Pudsey Yorkshire

1881
Transcribed as Sarah, Head Mistress
Sarah A. Robinson abt 1844 Clifton, Somerset, England Head 34 Clare Rd, Halifax, Yorkshire, England

interesting co-incidence one of her staff
Agatha A. Kear abt 1867 Coleford, Gloucestershire, England Servant 34 Clare Rd, Halifax,