There is a splendid tradition in Martley whereby anywhere new is named after someone who lived in and made a notable contribution to the village. The origins of these names reveals a great deal about Martley's past and its former inhabitants. We will see this as we begin by asking why Nash Close was chosen as a name.
Dr.John Doughtie, Prebend of Westminster
Charles Stuart Calverley Martley's "Lost Poet"
Thomas (W) Sanders F.L.S, F.R.H.S
Colonel Arthur Drummond Currie