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Mellor ChurchA group of boys at Mellor Church, viewed from the Old Vicarage. From a small card donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Janet Packer.Nov 10, 2024
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Marple BridgeA great photo of Marple Bridge after widening of the bridge in the early 1930s. Donated by Mary Moore to Marple Local History Society Archives.Apr 28, 2024
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Marple Bridge souvenir cupA souvenir cup commemorating New Year in Marple Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 18, 2023
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Marple Bridge souvenir cupA souvenir cup commemorating New Year in Marple Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 18, 2023
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Marple Bridge china eggA souvenir china egg commemorating Marple Bridge. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023
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The Buzzard (from Damsteads)The Buzzard, Mellor in the mid-1950s, with two people (see comment below) 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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 | 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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 | 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 |

Horseshoe Inn3465 viewsThe Horseshoe Inn and Lower Fold, Marple Bridge.
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Lower Fold3223 viewsLower Fold, Marple Bridge, from a 1960s postcard.
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Marple Bridge Congregational Church.3049 viewsMarple Bridge Congregational Church.
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Marple Bridge Congregational Church & Hall3012 viewsMarple Bridge Congregational Church and Hall.
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Cruck Barn2961 viewsThe old Cruck Barn at Mill Brow, Marple Bridge.
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Soldiers' Nob2815 viewsSoldiers' Nob, Mellor (Cobden Edge).
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Lower Fold2765 viewsLower Fold, Marple Bridge, in quieter times. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Low Lea Road2617 viewsA view looking down Low Lea Road, Marple Bridge, taken in 1959.
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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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Cross Gates FarmhouseCross Gates Farmhouse, near Mellor Golf Course. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Bridge Congregational Church & HallThe Congregational Church & Hall on Hollins Lane, Marple Bridge.
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Jubilee Methodist ChurchThe Jubilee Primitive Methodist Chapel, Compstall.
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Hare and Hounds DoorstepA group of people on the doorstep of the Hare and Hounds, Mill Brow. The gent with glasses 3rd from left at the front is Sam Porter, Landlord 1934-64. To his left is daughter Vera and behind daughter Marion. The 3 other men are unknown. Provided by Martin Cross via Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple BridgeTwo young lads stroll past the Midland Hotel at Marple Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Low Lea RoadLooking back down Low Lea Road towards Town Street, Marple Bridge.
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Town Street 1995Shops on Town Street, Marple Bridge in 1995. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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