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R. Hambleton MatchboxA silver plated matchbox and stamp holder donated to Marple Local History Society Archives. It was presented to R. Hambleton of 53 Robert Walter Street, Compstall on 1st August 1907.Mar 22, 2023
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The BuzzardThe Buzzard, Mellor in the mid-1950s, with two people at the top of the tree. Provided by Stuart Botterman.Dec 25, 2022
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DamsteadsDamsteads, off Longhurst Lane, Mellor, in the mid-1950s. Provided by Stuart Botterman.Dec 25, 2022
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DamsteadsDamsteads, off Longhurst Lane, Mellor, in the mid-1950s. Provided by Stuart Botterman.Dec 25, 2022
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DamsteadsDamsteads, off Longhurst Lane, Mellor, in the mid-1950s. Provided by Stuart Botterman.Dec 25, 2022
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DamsteadsDamsteads, off Longhurst Lane, Mellor, in the mid-1950s. Provided by Stuart Botterman.Dec 25, 2022
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Bennett, ElizaBelieved to be a very early image of Eliza Bennett b.1848 with unknown gentleman from a tin picture provided by Martin Cross via Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 11, 2022
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Bennett, ElizaBelieved to be a very early image of Eliza Bennett b.1848 from a tin picture provided by Martin Cross via Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 11, 2022
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 | MarpleThe name of Marple was first mentioned in 1122 but it was the coming of Samuel Oldknow to the district in 1790 that shaped the Marple we know today. Not only did he establish his Mill by the River Goyt, he also sank coalmines, built houses for his workers, made roads, rebuilt the church and was instrumental in the construction of the Peak Forest Canal. |
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 | MellorMellor has long been known to date back to Saxon and Medieval times - the local church of St. Thomas having the oldest-known pulpit in Britain. During the industrial revolution Mellor was a hive of activity led by William Radcliffe. Today it is much quieter but has a thriving parish centre and strong sense of community spirit. |
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 | Marple BridgeMarple Bridge was already well established in 1795, when it was described as "a small village containing about sixty houses." By this time, it had a corn mill, which formerly stood on the west bank of the Goyt, just to the south of the village, and a water powered forge. The bridge and a reconstructed Town Street are now at the heart of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area. |
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 | Hawk GreenHawk Green is an outlying area of Marple, centred around a traditional village green, or recreation ground. There are earlier buildings but most of the housing built up around the Shepley Mill constructed in 1848 on the side of the Macclesfield Canal. The Goyt Mill, constructed in 1905, remains a major landmark in the area today. |
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 | StrinesThe Strines area is a beautiful part of the world steeped in history and set in the picturesque Goyt River Valley. There are some very old properties in and around Strines dating back many hundreds of years, however the majority of properties were built after the Printworks was established circa 1790. |
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 | CompstallCompstall was formerly a mill village, built by George Andrew in the 1820's to house his 800 workers. Most of the original mill cottages and other structures remain unchanged. The waterways that now form Etherow Park were also constructed by Andrew to carry water from the weir, on the river, to turn the mill wheel, which stood where the car park is today. |
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 | High LaneIn the 1800s High Lane had large collieries employing the majority of men in the village and with the coming of the Macclesfield Canal in 1831 it formed a key junction with the main road to Buxton. Windlehurst Mill was built on the bank of the canal in 1872 and later came to an unusual end when it was so badly damaged in gales that it had to be demolished. |
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 | ChurchesA new series of albums featuring the local churches of Marple and District, including All Saints', Marple; St. Thomas', Mellor; St. Martins, Low Marple; St. Mary's, Marple Bridge and others (this catergory is under reconstruction). |
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Most viewed - Buildings and Street Scenes |

Hill Top Farm3931 viewsHill Top Farm, Hawk Green looks little different today.
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Nab Top Sanatorium3664 viewsNab Top Sanatorium, now Marple Dale Nursing Home. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Buxton Road3496 viewsThe bread delivery van makes its way up Buxton Road, High Lane.
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West Towers / Almonds3322 viewsHotel West Towers / Almonds Restaurant makes way for "progress".
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Ernocroft House3293 viewsThe now sadly demolished Ernocroft House, on the Compstall / Marple Bridge border.
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Barnes Fold Cottage3244 viewsBarnes Fold Cottage, built in 1659, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Horseshoe Inn3163 viewsThe Horseshoe Inn and Lower Fold, Marple Bridge.
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The Crown Pub2976 viewsA large group outside the Crown Public House, probably 1914 - 1918.
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Random files - Buildings and Street Scenes |

Town Street CollapseTown Street repairs in progress during 1992. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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A. Pickles, Family Butcher, Church LaneA great piece of social history, this card was sent by Mr. Pickles himself to Mr. Roberts of Hollin Wood, Ridge End, Marple in 1907.
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Steam Train at Rose Hill StationA poor quality photo copy of a steam train at Rose Hill Station from Marple Local History Society Archives. It looks like it could be the same train in a much better photo approaching Rose Hill (in 1956).
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Jessie FieldJessie Field near Nab Wood Farm in the Dooley Lane area. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Co-Op begins 1988The former site of Hollins Mill is cleared ready for construction of the Co-Op in September 1988. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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01a - Marple District Centre 1970Hibbert Lane / Church Lane junction during extension to Stockport Road in 1970. Position 1 on UDC plan. From MLHS Archives.
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Mrs Ashworth's MoorendMoorend in colour.
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Wignall Shop 1960sWignall Decorating Shop on Stockport Road c1960, taken by Gordon Mills.
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