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Marple Carnival 2024Marple Carnival photo by David Burridge.Jun 16, 2024

Miscellaneous Events

Events as varied as an explosion on Stockport Road, the burning down of the Bowling Green Pub and flooding at Chadkirk are featured in this album.

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Remembrance Services

Remembrance Services in Marple Memorial Park. Also includes the Ride of Remembrance organised by the Marple Poppy Appeal Team in October 2021 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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Marple Carnivals (Vintage)

The 'Revived' Marple Carnival has been running since 1962. Prior to this it's not clear how often they were held but there is evidence in this album that they started as early as 1905. Click here to read more about the history of Marple Carnival.

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Dedication of Memorial Park 1922

On Saturday 22nd July 1922 Marple War Memorial Park was dedicated to the people of Marple by the Carver-Barlow family during a Historical Pageant illustrating Events in the Life of Marple for Early Times. These amazing photos from that day, probably taken by official photographer W.V. Garner, mean we can dedicate a complete album to this event.

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Snow in the 1940s

Modern winters just don't compare to those in Marple during the 1940s but everyone still looks like they're having a great time. There is some conflict about dates for certain photos as they are included in Marple Local History archives in different folders with different details. In these cases both copies are included with the conflicting captions. If you any more information about these times, please get in touch.

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Marple Rally of Boats

Marple Rally of Boats was a national campaigning event to focus attention on the unnavigable state of Marple Locks, the Peak Forest Canal and Ashton Canals. The first large rally was in 1966 (200+ boats). These events kick-started the voluntary efforts by a number of organisation including the Peak Forest Canal Society and Inland Waterways Association, which culminated with reopening of boat canals in 1974.

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Queen's visit to Marple 1968

On 16 May 1968 her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Marple to take a look at the work done by Marple Civic Society to revitalise the Possett Bridge area of Marple's Peak Forest Canal. The photos in this album were published by Gordon Mills in a commemorative programme.

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Oldknow Bicentenary Celebrations 1990

In June 1990 the Marple Community held a two week long festival called Oldknow 200 to celebrate the achievements of Samuel Oldknow and the bicentenary of the erection of Mellor Mill in 1790. The photos in this album have been provided by Marple Local History Society. If you dig through your drawers and find any more we'd be pleased to add them too.

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Rose Hill Station in winter3404 viewsThe severe winter of 1947 brings chaos to the trains at Rose Hill Station - You can just make out the chimney of the Railway pub in the background.

Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 092933 viewsThe Queen meets the young people of Marple in May 1968. The young lady between the Queen and the girl guide is Diane Chew. Can you identify any of the others?

Bowling Green Fire2888 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2635 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2628 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2419 viewsFresh paella cooked in huge pans plus samples from newly opened deli/cafe, cheeses, biscuits, tarts, quiches, olives and ice creams. By A. Procter.

Ridge Quarry Music Festival2397 viewsHuge crowds enjoy a Music Festival in the Ridge Quarry in the early 1900s, quite likely the same event as in our other picture which is dated 1909.

Snow in the 1940s2293 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Pathfinders Rail Tours visitRose Hill Station had a visit from Pathfinders Rail Tours, it was running an eight coach train" topped and tailed" by two class 37 diesel engines on Friday 21 February 2014. By Arthur Procter.

Ludworth School Swimathon 2012Zoe Toke, year 2 pupil - Pupils from Ludworth Primary School in Marple Bridge made a splash and raised over Â£1550 by swimming as far as they could manage in an hour.

Carnival Parade 2011Marple Business Forum collectors, by Mark Whittaker.

Santa comes to Top LockSanta comes to Top Lock on New Horizons on Friday 1st December. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Festival 2019Friends of Memorial Park at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

Marple Christmas CrackerMore young voices at Marple Christmas Cracker 2012. By Arthur Procter.

Day 09 - Amaretti Chamber OrchestraAmaretti Chamber Orchestra at the United Reformed Church. By Arthur Procter.

St Martin's Christmas Tree FestivalSt Martin's Christmas Tree Festival by Mark Whittaker.

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