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Marple Urban District 1937 Coronation cupA cup presented to someone by Marple Urban District Council to commemorate the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023

Marple 1911 coronation teapotA Marple teapot commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker. Marple Local History Society has one of these in their archives with a matching biscuit barrel. Dec 18, 2023

Ride of Remembrance 2022Marple's Ride of Remembrance on Sunday 23rd October 2022. By Arthur Procter.Oct 26, 2022

Christmas 2014

An album for Christmas 2014 Events including Santa's arrival on New Horizons on 5th December, the Marple Christmas Cracker and Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland on Saturday 6th December, the Santa Dash on Sunday 7th December, St Martin's Christmas Tree Festival and any other local Christmas events. Send in your best Christmas shots.

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Hawk Green Festival 2015

Hawk Green Residents Association Mayday Festival 2015 was held on "The Green" on Sunday 10th May. The festival included the crowning of the May Queen and King, entertainment from Hawk Green Brass Band, Go-Karting, Donkey Rides, Bubble Man, Put & Ping, Wood Turning, Face Painting and Children's Games. Well done HGRA!

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Marple Carnival 2015

The theme for Marple's 53rd Carnival was SUPERHEROES and it was up, up and away for participants on Saturday June 20 June despite the decidedly non-super weather. As always, if you took any good shots on the day, please send them in to be added to this album.

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Marple 150 / Locks Festival 2015

To celebrate the 150th birthday of Marple Station in 2015 a series of events were organised culminating with the biannual Marple Locks Festival in Memorial Park and up and down the locks on Sunday 5th July.

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Mellor Country Fete 2015

Mellor Country Fete is a traditional Country Fete with activities for all the family in a fabulous hillside setting with spectacular views and a friendly, old-fashioned village atmosphere. Here are a few photographs from the day - if you have more, pleased send them in.

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Mellor Mill Fact & Fun Day 2015

A Fact and Fun Day at Mellor Mill and Roman Lakes, with guided tours of the Mill, two bands, food and drink and lots of things for the children to do. A great day raising funds for Mellor Archaeological Trust and Friends of Our Valley too.

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Marple Festival 2015

2015's Marple Festival was organised for the first time by Marple Business Forum and focused on the Food and Drink Day on Saturday 19 September. There were buskers on every corner and lots of food, drink and charity stalls. There was also be a beer festival and fun day at Marple Cricket Club over the weekend of 18-20 September.

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Christmas 2015

An album for Christmas 2015 Events including Santa's arrival at Rose Hill on 28 November and on New Horizons on 4th December, the Marple Christmas Cracker and Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland on Saturday 5th December, the Santa Dash on Sunday 6th December, St Martin's Christmas Tree Festival and any other local Christmas events. Send in your best Christmas shots.

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Rose Hill Station in winter3367 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 - 092904 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 Fire2866 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2621 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2611 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2403 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 Festival2382 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 1940s2275 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Mellor Church Country Fete 2016Mellor Country Fete Saturday 25 June 2016. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Festival - Saturday NightFood of Love concert at United Reformed Church on 22 September. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Wine Club TastingBrian Palmer and friend.

Marple Christmas MarketMarple Christmas Market, by Arthur Procter.

Remembrance Sunday 2012Remembrance Day Service, 11th November 2012, Memorial Park. Taken by Arthur Procter.

Marple Festival 2021Bridal dresses at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

Day 02 - Cheshire v Liverpool CricketCheshire County Cricket League v Liverpool 50-over match. By Arthur Procter.

Santa at Dragon Miniature RailwaySanta's Grotto at the Dragon Miniature Railway organised by Romiley and Marple Lions. Photo by Arthur Procter,

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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