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Opening of Marple Bridge Co-Op 1893A key presented to Joseph Swindells by the Compstall Co-Operative Society 18 February 1893 on his opening of the Marple Bridge Branch of the Co-Op. The key is in Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Opening of Marple Bridge Co-Op 1893A key presented to Joseph Swindells by the Compstall Co-Operative Society 18 February 1893 on his opening of the Marple Bridge Branch of the Co-Op. The key is in Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Opening of Marple Bridge Co-Op 1893A key presented to Joseph Swindells by the Compstall Co-Operative Society 18 February 1893 on his opening of the Marple Bridge Branch of the Co-Op. The key is in Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913The opening of the Marple Branch of Compstall Co-operative Society on 29 March 1913. Opened by George J Wilkinson (on picture centre doorway man in profile without a hat slightly out of focus).
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913The inscription on this key reads: "Presented to Geo.J.Wilkinson President on the occasion of opening New Shop Marple on March 29 1913. Compstall Co-operative Society." Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913George J Wilkinson was President of Compstall Co-operative Society for 30 years until his death in 1941 aged 68. Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913A key presented to George J Wilkinson on the occasion of his opening of the Co-Op on Market Street exactly 100 years ago (to the day this image was uploaded). Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913Image of a key given to George J Wilkinson when he opened the new branch of the Compstall Co-Op on Market Street on 29 March 1913. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Opening of Marple Toll House Welcome StationThe opening of Marple Welcome Station by CRT at the old Toll House at Top Lock on 23 September 2017. By Arthur Procter.
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Opening of Rose Hill Co-Op 1936George J Wilkinson opens Rose Hill Co-Op on 10 October 1936.
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Opening of Rose Hill Co-Op 1936George J Wilkinson opens Rose Hill Co-Op on 10 October 1936.
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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 1935During bridge repairs in 1935 a 40 ton travelling crane fell into the river. Sadly the crane driver was trapped inside the cabin and despite his workmates best efforts he drowned before they could pull him out. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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