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John Jinks Ring o' Bells JugA water jug from the Ring o' Bells when John Jinks was landlord between 1878-1887. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There were 16 delivery teams on the rota, each consisting of 3 pairs of a driver and mate. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994New recruit Moira learning to seal the containers. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Miss Archer and Win Carruthers get the food into containers ready for the delivery teams. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There was a rota of 16 teams. In this photo are Margaret Norris, Janet King and Yvonne Kime. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A team of 5 would cook meals from 9am until 11.30am. 20 to 30 meals per round were delivered with 3 rounds each Monday to Thursday. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Larger Groups

This album contains photographs of larger groups, usually formally posed, ranging from Marple Swimming Club, to Marple Band and local schools to football and hockey teams. Some are unidentified, so if you know then please tell us.

217 files, last one added on Sep 12, 2023
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Smaller Groups and Individuals

This album contains a huge variety of people pictures in all kinds of circumstances. Mainly individuals and smaller informal groups (but not always) what these photographs all have in common is a strong link to Marple and District.

402 files, last one added on Dec 18, 2023
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All Saints' School

The first All Saintsâ€™ National School was established in Marple in 1831 in the upper room of the barn at Chapel House Farm on Suttons Lane. The first school building on the present site was constructed in 1837 and this was replaced by a new building in 1902 that remains today, albeit extended significantly in 1964.

49 files, last one added on Aug 26, 2014
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Albert British Day Schools

The Albert British Day Schools were established in 1868 by the Carver family in the Sunday school buildings on Church Lane that were linked with the Congregational Chapel (now United Reformed Church) that they had erected on Hibbert Lane in 1865. Apparently attendance at the school ensured half-time employment at Hollins Mill!

17 files, last one added on Apr 20, 2019
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Ludworth School

Ludworth was opened in the Autumn of 1908 under the headmastership of Mr Alfed Heppleston, when it was part of the Derbyshire Education Authority. Following receipt of a large number of photos relating mainly to the headmastership of Mr Harold Butterworth between 1912 and the 1930s this album has been created to hold all photos relating to the school and those that were scattered throughout other albums on the site have been moved here to bring them all together.

60 files, last one added on Aug 29, 2011
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Ardern / Harrop Family

A file from Marple Local History Society's Archives on the Ardern family of Marple Bridge that illustrates how important it is to properly label your photos for future generations. Unfortunately this collection isn't well documented, so many names are missing. Please get in touch if you recognise anyone or spot any errors.

56 files, last one added on Jul 21, 2014
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Marple Firefighters

An album dedicated to Marple Fire Station and the Whole and Retained Firefighters who have served their community over many years.

52 files, last one added on May 10, 2008
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Marple's Women's Land Army Girl

In her 90th year Mrs Jean Procter MBE ( MBE received in 1998 for services to the Women's Land Army) went to number 10 Downing Street in London, on the 23rd July 2008, to receive her Badge and Certificate for War time effort in the Women's Land Army. She was one of 50 ladies to go to London to meet Gordon Brown and to be presented with her badge and certificate by Hillary Benn MP. Photos by Kathryn Procter.

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Willows School Teachers 1953/542920 viewsWillows School teachers in 1953/54.
L-R (Back) Mr. Robinson, Mr. Trevor (Taffy) Williams, Mr. Percy Jackson, Mr. (Daddy) Hayes.
(Front) Mrs. Greenwood (School Secretary), Mrs. Hulker, Mrs. J. Booth, Headmaster Mr Reginald Stanton (Korky) Edwards, 2 unknowns & Mrs Bloomfield.

Bowling Competition 1963-642688 viewsCouncil Chairman in 1963-64 J. H. Grimshaw (with the chain) and his council team were defeated in a competition with Memorial Park Bowling Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Marple Ridge Band of Hope2486 viewsMarple Ridge Band of Hope on a visit to Alderley Edge on 19 June 1909. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope'2466 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.

Workers from the Goyt Mill2460 viewsWorkers from the Goyt Mill in 1956 L to R: Dorothy Chatterton, Maureen Coffey, Graham Hurst, Pat Cross, Beryl Noble (nee Jodrell).

Brabyns Hall Garden Party2450 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.

Strines Printwork Day Out2384 viewsA photo believed to be of the Strines Print Workers day out, provided by Ray Noble. That's his grandad Herbert Green second row from front, second from left. Dated October 1929.

Home Guard2361 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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Ludworth School 1930sPupils at Ludworth School with headmaster Mr. Harold Butterworth. Undated but probably in the 1930s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Compstall SchoolCompstall School with Headmaster Mr Healey. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Gathering outside the Devonshire ArmsA large gathering outside the Devonshire Arms in Mellor. Looks like they were expecting rain. Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by Judith Luntley, who thinks her grandfather may be at the back wearing the flat cap and that they were a group of bell-ringers. Thomas Sigley was landlord from 1897 to 1918.

Memories of Marple - Part 5Memories of Marple with Fred Winterbottom in 1996, filmed by Gordon Mills. This is part 5 of 6. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Ludworth School 1910s-20sPupils at Ludworth School with headmaster Mr. Harold Butterworth. Undated but probably in the late 1910s or early 1920s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Berry, John, Chapel FieldsThis picture was take c1941 from the end of Chapel Fields. On the left-hand side is the rear of Trinity Methodist Chapel. The house in the middle is on Trinity Street, next is small view of Hollins Mill Stockport road and on the right are the outside toilets of Emily street. The baby is John Berry who is now 72. Provided by Ray Noble.

Phyllis Ardern (nee Harrop)Phyllis Harrop (centre) at the seaside with family or friends. See comments.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Ludworth School 1947"Standard IV" pupils with their teacher at Ludworth School in 1947.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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