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Climbing frame in Memorial ParkA young girl scaling the climbing frame in Marple Memorial Park, thought to be in the 1970s. Provided by Caroline Calverley.Jul 10, 2020

Boating on the Pool in Memorial ParkA boat on the boating pond in Marple Memorial Park, thought to be in the 1970s. Provided by Caroline Calverley.Jul 10, 2020

Boating Pool and Library in Memorial ParkThe boating pool in Marple Memorial Park, mid to late 1970s (the library was built in 1974). Provided by Caroline Calverley.Jul 10, 2020

Marple Novelty CardA few snaps from Marple provided by Janet Holmes.May 22, 2020

Dan Ban Toll HouseDan Bank Toll House with a great view of the old stone fence posts, some of which can still be seen. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020

Dan Bank Toll HouseA close-up study of the old toll house at Dan Bank. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020

Marple MultiviewA hand-coloured version of a Marple multiview postcard provided by Janet Holmes.May 22, 2020

Hibbert LaneA close-up view of Hibbert Lane near the United Reformed Church provided by Janet Homes.May 22, 2020

Marple's Changing Face

Marple's Changing Face was produced by the late Gordon Mills in 2003. Gordon was a prolific writer, photographer and local historian who produced several fascinating video interviews with local people, guided local history walks and this, the definitive photo history presentation of "Marple's Changing Face".

5 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2012
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Stockport Road (Northwest)

This album of Stockport Road covers the section from Dan Bank to the junctions of Station Road and Church Lane, where for so many years the Jolly Sailor Pub was a major landmark at the heart of the community.

129 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2020
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Stockport Road (Southeast)

This second album of Stockport Road covers the area beyond the junctions with Station Road and Church Lane up to the Navigation Hotel, another major landmark central to the community that thankfully remains.

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District Centre

Marple District Centre was changed radically in the 1970s when Market Street was paved over and Hibbert Lane was extended between Church Lane and Stockport Road. The numbered images in this album were taken by Marple UDC during these changes and the location of each shot was marked on a large plan of the area, which is also included in the album. Additional photos taken by Pete Robinson during the 1970s and provided by Eddie Ashworth, who worked on the improvements, were added in 2015/16.

109 files, last one added on Jan 02, 2016
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Market Street & Derby Way

Market Street is now the thriving centre of Marple shopping, recently regenerated with improvements to the paved area. Most of the pictures in this album show a very different Market Street, before pedestrianisation, but it's clear that it was at the heart of the community then too.

82 files, last one added on Mar 26, 2020
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Hollins Mill & Estate

The Hollins estate was first mentioned in 1712 and when Hollins Mill was built in 1830 the present day centre of Marple developed around it. Nothing is left of the Mill today but Marple Memorial Park remains at the heart of Marple and is a lasting legacy of the mill owners' generosity and the community's losses during the Great War. This album contains images relating to the mill and the estate, including Marple Memorial Park.

100 files, last one added on Jul 10, 2020
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Church Lane

This album covers Church Lane, running from the junction with Stockport Road up, past the Hatters Arms and the junctions with Hibbert Lane and Market Street, on past the Con Club and the Ring o' Bells and all the way to All Saints' Church.

118 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2020
Album viewed 1814 times

Station Road and Brabyns Brow

This album covers Station Road from the junction with Stockport Road up past Memorial Park towards Marple Station, where it turns into Brabyns Brow, and on down the Brow past Brabyns Park and on to Marple Bridge.

89 files, last one added on Apr 02, 2020
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Most viewed - Marple

Nab Top Sanatorium3307 viewsNab Top Sanatorium, now Marple Dale Nursing Home. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

West Towers / Almonds2990 viewsHotel West Towers / Almonds Restaurant makes way for "progress".

Bunker's Hill2704 viewsAn early view of Bunker's Hill.

Marple Station North Platform2642 viewsThe north platform in 1969.

Woodville School 1960s2607 viewsWoodville School, now Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Buxton Lane Campus. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Shopping Area Improvements August 1962-07: Shops on Market Street2556 viewsShops on Market Street looking little different to today. One of a series of photos taken in August 1962 entitled Marple Shopping Area Improvements.

Beechwood Manor2539 viewsBeechwood Manor was home to Edward Ross J.P., Secretary of the M.S.L. from 1850 to 1892. He had a private footpath to Marple Station, descending to the line after crossing the footbridge that can be seen in the background.

Shopping Area Improvements August 1962-13: Pineapple Inn2532 viewsThe Pineapple Inn on Market Street. One of a series of photos taken in August 1962 entitled Marple Shopping Area Improvements.

Random files - Marple

Dooley Lane CottagesCottages on Dooley Lane, near the Hare and Hounds, in 1958. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Middlewood StationMiddlewood Station 12 September 1978. From Warwick Burton collection in Marple Local History Society Archives.

Park & Paterson Marple WorksFoundry workers Les Houghton (left) and Malcolm Ashton fill molds from a carrying pot. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Woodville Hall 1993Woodville Hall shortly before it closed in July 1993. R. Noble.

Market StreetMarket Street, looking toward Stockport Road with Hollins Mill in the background. Replaced with a better copy provided by John Kershaw October 2014.

Marple Dale - Chadkirk Bridge 2012-06-20m (June) Chadkirk Bridge at Marple Dale Weir being lifted into place on 20 June 2012. By Arthur Procter.

Mini Lime KilnA small Lime Kiln was built near the ruins of Marple Lime Kilns as part of the Oldknow Legacy Project on 30 March 2017. By Arthur Procter.

Peace FarmPeace Farm on Stockport Road, site of the present day Texaco / Sommerfield garage, and birthplace of John Bradshawe. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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