Last additions - Canals and Locks |

Bottom LockA view from Bottom Lock with Aqueduct House in the background. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple Canal BridgeThe is the bridge that still crosses the Peak Forest Canal going up to the Ridge. Note the swing bridge in the foreground, which is no longer there. Have a look for traces when you are next passing. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple WharfThe wonderful view of Marple Wharf from Bridge No. 2 on the Macclesfield Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple CanalFishing on Marple Canal in a bowler hat. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Hyde Bank TunnelA hand-coloured postcard of the entrance to Hyde Bank Tunnel. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple Canal MultiviewA multiview postcard of Marple's Canals. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Hyde Bank TunnelA boat emerging from Hyde Bank Tunnel. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Queen's Hotel at Marple AqueductA close-up of the Queen's Hotel next to Marple Aqueduct, bypassed once the railways came to Marple. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Most viewed - Canals and Locks |

Aqueduct House2757 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Mineral Mill2200 viewsThe ruins of the Mineral Mill, part of the Lime Kilns complex on the Peak Forest Canal.
Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 1 May 2010.
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Jinks' Boatyard2097 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781908 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Working Boat1107 viewsAn early colour picture showing a working boat negotiating the Marple Locks.
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Marple Aqueduct930 viewsA view of Marple Aqueduct from the direction of Upper Water Meetings Farm. Doesn't it look so much better without the trees obstructing the view!
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Stone Mason at Marple Wharf874 viewsA fantastic postcard of Marple Wharf showing a busy stone mason at work at Top Lock.
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Queen's Hotel & Aqueduct Mill827 viewsThe ruins of the Queen's Hotel and Aqueduct Mill.
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Random files - Canals and Locks |

Jinks' BoatyardWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Canal and River Trust Open DayThe Canal and River Trust with the Oldknow Legacy Project held an Open Day on Saturday 23 January 2017. By Arthur Procter.
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Macclesfield CanalPostcard of boaters on the Macclesfield Canal.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Canal MultiviewA multiview postcard of Marple's Canals. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Top Lock 1967The boat "Rainbow" tied up at Top Lock in November 1967. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Peak Forest CanalRowing on the Peak Forest Canal between Brick Bridge and Hill Top Farm.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Bottom LockA view from Bottom Lock with Aqueduct House in the background. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Top Lock House 1978Top Lock House, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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