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Roman BridgeLadies and gents posing at Roman Bridge. provided by Janet Holmes.Aug 31, 2017

Roman LakesBoating on Roman Lakes, provided by by Janet Holmes.Aug 31, 2017

Bottoms Hall WoodA scene in Bottoms Hall Wood provided by Janet Holmes.Aug 31, 2017

Lime Kiln at Low LeaThe inside of teh small lime kiln at Low Lea taken by Tom Oldham. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Jul 06, 2017

Flood Gates Cottage 1906Flood Gates Cottage taken in 1906 by Arthur Hulme when it was Webb's Tea Rooms. From Warwick Burton collection in Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 25, 2016

Bottoms HallBottoms Hall viewed from Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Aug 08, 2016

Roman LakesBoaters at Roman Lakes, provided by Janet Holmes.Aug 08, 2016

Roman LakesThis cartoon postcard of boaters at Roman Lakes was probably a bit risqué in the day. Provided by Janet Holmes.Aug 08, 2016

Roman Bridge

Possibly Marple's most popular setting of all, the Roman Bridge features on numerous postcards both old and modern. We've made a point of collecting as many as we can and there will soon be further additions to this album.

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Roman Lakes and Surrounds

The canal and then the Railways bought floods of people seeking fresh air and the tranquil beauty of Marple's 'Roman Lakes'. It was not unusal for thousands of visitors to arrive on Bank Holiday weekends, all in their Sunday best!

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By the Roman Bridge1869 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.

Roman Bridge1605 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.

Roman Bridge1518 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.

Roman Bridge1130 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.

Bottoms Hall1006 viewsA view looking across the fields at Bottoms Hall and the Apprentice House buit by Samuel Oldknow.

Strawberry Hill907 viewsStrawberry Hill, near Roman Lakes.

Flood Gates846 viewsA young Edwardian girl near the weir at Roman Lakes. The card is postmarked 1911.

Weir and Viaduct828 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the Weir and Viaduct at Roman Lakes postmarked 1912.

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Strawberry Hill Farm Buildings 1978Derilict buildings at Strawberry Farm, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.

Flood Gates CottageFlood Gates Cottage with a steam train passing over the viaduct. From a glass slide provided by Alan McDowell. Thought to be early to mid 1920s.

Roman BridgeRoman Bridge, a classic shot.

Weir and ViaductA hand coloured postcard of the Weir and Viaduct at Roman Lakes postmarked 1909.

Strawberry Hill Farm Buildings 1980Strawberry Hill Farm Buildings restored. From the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1980.

Flood Gates CottageVisitors pose at Flood Gates Cottage. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Bottoms Hall WoodA scene in Bottoms Hall Wood provided by Janet Holmes.

Bottoms HallBottoms Hall, from Marple Local History Society Archives.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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