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Hi JellyBean
Sorry for delay, happens frequently as unwell and drugs knock me out! 
I'm a novice here and astonished at the depth and spread of knowledge. A couple of photos for Seahall has provoked interest, and so happy that it makes others happy. I put Stan's brief history and answers on previous page:
1. My G/dad Stan was in APC until end of 1917 when 60 who were at Warwick where had a dinner in local Woolpack hotel on occasion of being transferred to combatant units!! (he kept it secret from daughters and maybe from his wife?). Not all to same units - but he enlisted into MGC. His two service medals are stamped on rim as him in MGC not APC.
2. I need his war records and a son in law (who's ex-military like me) of another of his daughters should be applying. I will press for update. He was CQMS so vital role in provding equpiment for company.
3. I know Middle East and Russian front connection but never heard of Egyptian but I'll ask my aunt (it's difficult as she's far away and we both have mobility issues). I think she's fitter at 88 than I at 54, also best to ask these Qs in person too, so I'll ask my cousin's wife to do that!
4. Bench !! Yes never realised it could be a stage, that makes perfect reason for a picture to be taken too doesn't it? Never guessed connected - piccies only recently in our possession. Ta for info you gave on pro troupe - makes you sound local!!?
5. Cap badge - at 500% look all same shape and as Stan in APC then all must be APC. I know badges fairly well and would stake 50p on them being APC.
6. Whizzbang, yes had brief look on web. Yes I'll be honoured to write a piece - Needs picture - which one?, got original signed menu too!! what angle? how many words? Vital we use the info we all have keep memories and interest alive.
7. Other articles: I'm working on Stan due to him losing so many cousins etc http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Northamptonshire/Daventry.html . My recent posts on here in County I mention the angle of the 'family' who didn't come back. Project work with British Legion's to update their website

Regards

PHIL

Thanks Stevbie9173 and Seahall. Charles (b in Dav) and Stanley MARRIOTT (b in N'pton) were brothers, family moved to town 1891-94.

With thanks to Northampton independant I have transcribed the wedding article:

The marriage took place at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday of Sergt (Sgt) C. W. Marriott of the 7th Northamptons, eldest son of Mr & Mrs C. Marriott, of 77 Cecil Rd, and Bertha Inwood, younger daughter of Mr Fred Inwood, formerly of Northampton. The bridegroom is well known is local swimming circles. He was the representative of the Bective Swimming Club on the Leather Trades’ League Committee and was also a member of the Northampton Amateur Swimming Club. He joined the 7th Northamptons on its formation and was soon promoted Sergeant. He was wounded at Dixsmunde on October 18th (1915) but made a good recovery at Trent Bridge Military Hospital. It is expected, however, that he will have to undergo a further operation to his arm before he is fit again for active service.

My Comments: Charles did join Col Mobbs 'Sportsmen) 7 Bn (to whom we do have a loose family connection).
The Information on Stanley's "number colleague in MGC" could unlock a few doors many thanks.

George Louis MARRIOTT b 1889 was a brother (in between) who enlisted into Northants Regt Special Res as a Shoehand No 8764. However, he died Jun 1912 (Reason NK).
Another 2 photo oft Stan to follow.....!

I suppose the parish records for Rugby in 1919 would be in Warks and not Northants?

But it looks like Rugby in his military records are incorrect as only one person exists - who was b in Daventry, then moved to Rugby?

Incidentally doing research over last 3-4 years I've seen many references to folk our on that border of Daventry district registering their children births in Rugby just to confuse things.

Note I'm onto a Frost hero too.

Sandy,

As you know I'm not from Northampton, and my local knowledge isn't as up to scratch as it might be! I think part of the old barracks has gone (under the Royal Mail offices?) and part remains - the School, the ATC building and the homeless centre are probably part of the old compound?

But it is not something I have particularly looked into, so I am happy to be corrected.
Steve.

I know bit off-topic but just to follow-up: I am local (but mostly housebound). You are correct Steve, however, the Royal Mail have moved out some while back into swanky new building near M1 J15A Rothersthorpe, and after laying empty barracks will now become another Tescos!
These original barracks (on Barrack Rd A508) were built just outside town northern boundary which ran down Grafton St to river and across The Mounts down to Derngate (A428 to Bedford).

Thanks

Your idea is a good one. But I've tried every combination, even leaving out initials, and tried different spellings of surname too. I've got a FT so I know about the fun of name-changing and transcription errors! Cheers for reply.

Phil