History

Marshall started life over a century ago as the brainchild of a former kitchen apprentice in a Cambridge garage. Although our work now touches many different sectors and our network spans the globe, we continue to be defined by our core values: a forward-thinking spirit, an inherent desire to do the right thing, and a shared purpose of successfully solving problems that others walk away from.

Since 1909 we have played a role in two World Wars, the Olympics, round-the-world flying records, Concorde, Formula 1 and even the space race.

All these episodes - and a great many more - have been brought to life through a website that tells Marshall’s extraordinary story through a compelling and accessible blend of archive imagery and meticulously curated insights.

Our history site sheds light on stories of wartime perseverance, peacetime innovation, breakthroughs for female aviators, feats of athletics, royal visits, the advent of motorisation, and the “shrinking” of the world brought by international travel.

Explore the Marshall story