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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

Marple Hall BarnsA view of the barns and stables at Marple Hall provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021

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

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

Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodOn the way back from Wood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge, and neighbours Mr and Mrs Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodWood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge, and neighbour Mr Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Marple Hall Stable BlockThe old Marple Hall stable block, nearly gone, viewed from the far side of the Hall towards Dooley Lane, 1959. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Marple Hall from the rearThe back of Marple Hall after vandalism had taken hold. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Marple Hall and outbuildings.

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?

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The interior and furnishings.

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.

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.

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Commemoration, relics and souvenirs.

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.

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Sketch of Marple Hall from the ornamental lake.4609 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.

Marple Hall from the main driveway.3299 viewsThe hall's decline is not yet apparent in this shot from the main drive at the front.

Marple Hall2983 viewsA full-on view showing the sundial and the balcony above the front door.

Marple Hall Layout2975 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.

Marple Hall in ruins 1.2973 viewsThe hall begins to crumble.

Marple Hall2950 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.

Marple Hall2887 viewsA unique view of Marple Hall showing that there were inner and outer entrance gates to the grounds immediately surrounding the hall.

Marple Hall in ruins 10.2502 viewsBeams from the original farm house are now visible.

Random files - Marple Hall

Marple Hall DriveKen Lodge sitting on the entrance gate to Marple Hall Drive c1960. Provided by Ken Lodge.

Marple Hall from the SouthAnoth magnificent view of Marple Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Marple Hall CardA Christmas card featuring an ink drawing of Marple Hall produced by Gordon Mills in the 1960s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Mrs Isherwood MiniatureA portrait miniature c1790 by John Barry (fl. 1784-1827, London) of a lady identified--on a label--as "Mrs. Isherwood of Marple." Believed to be Mary, daughter of Thomas Orrel of Mobberley, Cheshire, who married Thomas Isherwood (subsequently Bradshaw-Isherwood) in 1766. Mary was christened at Mobberley in 1744 and died (at Marple?) in 1797. Image provided by a private collector in Texas.

Marple Hall by W.H. MallockAn orginal pencil drawing by William Hurrell Mallock, author of "The New Republic" written in 1878. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Toilets on Recreation GroundStone from the Hall was used to build many things around Marple, including these toilets.

Marple Hall StablesA drawing of Marple Hall Stables by Hugh Paton, c1900. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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