Marjorie Barlow

Marjorie Barlow was sister to Frank Barlow, aunt to Ken Barlow and David Barlow.

Marjorie moved to Weatherfield in 1939 to stay with sister-in-law Ida Barlow while Frank was off fighting. Marjorie had little in common with Ida, whom she saw as a mouse. Marjorie worked at department store Baxendale's as an assistant, and when she wasn't working, she loved ballroom dancing. Inspired by Carmen Miranda, she wore flowers in her hair. At 27, Marjorie was unmarried, and had little interest in rushing to the altar.

In December 1940 Weatherfield was hit by an air raid. Marjorie called to Albert Tatlock to help her get Ken and a terrified Ida out of the house. While they were on their way to the shelter, a brick wall fell on them. Marjorie was killed; her body had protected Ken from serious harm. Ironically, Baxendale's burned to the ground as a result of the same air raid.


 * The information on this page comes from Daran Little's Coronation Street at War'', set from 1939 to 1945.