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Marple Hall Carriage LampA carriage lamp from Marple Hall given to The Marple Website in 2001 by a lady whose father had acquired it from the hall in the 1950s. Donated to Marple Local History Society in December 2023.Dec 19, 2023
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Painting of Marple HallA watercolour painting of Marple Hall.Apr 05, 2022
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Painting of Marple HallA watercolour painting of Marple Hall.Apr 05, 2022
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Marple Hall from the SouthA bookplate of Marple Hall from the south from Stockport Ancient and Modern by Heginbotham, published 1892. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 07, 2021
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Marple Hall from the SouthA classic shot of Marple Hall from the south. This one is wider angle than most and you can see more of the grounds too. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 25, 2021
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Marple Hall BarnsA view of the barns and stables at Marple Hall provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodWood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge (front), son Ken, daughter Lois and neighbour Mr Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020
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Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodWood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge, and neighbour Mrs Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020


Marple Hall and outbuildings.


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Photographs of Marple Hall and its outbuildings, from the heydays to the decay days. What might have been if these wonderful old buildings had been preserved just a few more years until people began to understand the value of our heritage?

172 files, last one added on Dec 07, 2021
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The interior and furnishings.


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Interior shots of Marple Hall, including images from the catologue of the auction of the hall's contents in 1929. Click here to read more about the items sold at auction.

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The Jack Wilkinson Album - decline and demolition.


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An album full of the saddest photographs but we're very grateful to have them to preserve the memories. These images were loaned by the family of the late Jack Wilkinson who recorded for posterity the final demise of Marple Hall.

40 files, last one added on Apr 16, 2006
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Commemoration, relics and souvenirs.


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This album includes the commemorative date stone and plaque erected by Marple Civic Society and Marple Antiquarian Society (now Marple Local History Society). There are also a few other remnants of this once great Hall still to found and we have photographed and recorded as many as we can.

43 files, last one added on Dec 19, 2023
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Sketch of Marple Hall from the ornamental lake.5025 viewsThis view is from Marple Dale, where there was an ornamental lake with steps leading down the bank from the hall. Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 15 August 2010.
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Marple Hall from the main driveway.3759 viewsThe hall's decline is not yet apparent in this shot from the main drive at the front.
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Marple Hall in ruins 1.3380 viewsThe hall begins to crumble.
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Marple Hall3227 viewsA full-on view showing the sundial and the balcony above the front door.
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Marple Hall3206 viewsA shot of Marple Hall from the front provided by Betty Longmate, daughter of Betty Tunstall who lived there from 1923 to 1932 with her parents, the caretakers.
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Marple Hall Layout3180 viewsHere's a plan view of the layout of Marple Hall to help orientate yourself when looking at some of the photos in this album. Updated on 22 August 2010 with a version showing more buildings.
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Marple Hall3088 viewsA unique view of Marple Hall showing that there were inner and outer entrance gates to the grounds immediately surrounding the hall.
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Marple Hall in ruins 10.2818 viewsBeams from the original farm house are now visible.

Random files - Marple Hall
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Marple Hall SiteThe surveyors move in.
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Marple Hall from the SouthAnother shot of the classic southern view of Marple Hall but at a slightly different angle.
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Marple HallMarple Hall buildings viewed from the fields. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Hall Date Stone 1979The Marple Hall date stone before it was re-erected to commemorate the site of the hall. From the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1979.
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Marple Hall from the WestA postcard of Marple Hall sent by Frank and Rosie Tunstall to their family in Warrington while they lived at the hall as caretakers. Provided by Barbara Kay.
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Marple Hall from the WestA good view of the conservatory at the west end of Marple Hall, which is completely removed in later pictures.
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Marple Hall Gate PostsBroken gate posts and fields as far as the eye can see.
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Marple Hall in ruins 9.Only the timbers of the old house remain.

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