| Last additions - Mellor and Marple Lodge and other Buildings |
Marple LodgeA view of Marple Lodge from what would probably have been the garden of Mellor Lodge.Aug 13, 2006
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The Garden HouseThe Garden House stood near Mellor Lodge, off Lakes Road. In 1881 it was home to unemployed Engine Driver William Smith, his wife Sarah and their 8 children between the ages of 3 and 18.Jul 11, 2006
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Mellor LodgeA particularly nice photo of Mellor Lodge from a glass slide in the keeping of Marple Local History Society.Jul 09, 2006
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Gents outside Mellor LodgeTwo gentlemen called Richardson stand proudly in front of Mellor Lodge. See comment for more information about them. This photo was provide by Coral Dranfield, whose maternal grandmother was in service at the lodge until around 1900.Jul 09, 2006
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WW1 SoldiersWounded soldiers from WW1 based at nearby Brabyns Hall are guests at Mellor Lodge.Jul 09, 2006
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The "Bottams"The Bottoms, or Bottams as it says on this postcard.Jul 09, 2006
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Bottoms HallA view from the hillside looking down on Bottoms Hall and the Apprentice House.Jul 09, 2006
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Bottoms HallBuilt in 1800, behind the hall is the Apprentice House, where the apprentices who worked in Oldknow's mill lived.Jul 09, 2006
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Mellor LodgeMellor Lodge viewed from the Marple bank in the direction of Roman Bridge.Jul 09, 2006
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Mellor LodgeA closer view of Mellor Lodge covered in ivy.Jul 09, 2006
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Marple LodgeMarple Lodge was built on the Marple side (obvious isn't it!) and was the home to the Mill Manager.Jul 09, 2006
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Mellor LodgeA view of Oldknow's home, Mellor Lodge, with Bottoms Bridge in the forground.Jul 09, 2006
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