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


Hawk Green Maypole 2016


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Hawk Green Residents Association Mayday Festival 2016 was held on "The Green" on Sunday 15th May. The festival included the crowning of the May Queen and King, entertainment from Hawk Green Brass Band, Bubble Man, Face Painting and Children's Games. Well done HGRA!

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Marple Carnival 2016


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The theme for Marple's 54th Carnival was RIO and it was a real Gold Medal Winner for participants on Saturday June 18 June with the weather holding good all day. 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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Red Wheel Plaques 2016


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The Transport Trust awarded two National Red Wheel commemorative plaques in 2016. These were unveiled at Possett Bridge and Marple Aqueduct on Tuesday 21 June by President of the Transport Trust, the Right Hon. Sir William McAlpine and Canal & River Trust’s Chief Executive, Richard Parry.

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Mellor Country Fete 2016


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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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Marple Fire Station Open Day 2016


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Marple Community Fire Station Open Day 2016 was held on Sunday 17 July.

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Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day 2016


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A Fact and Fun Day at Mellor Mill and Roman Lakes, with guided tours of the Mill, music, 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 2016


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2016's Marple Festival was organised by Marple Business Forum and focused on the Food and Drink Day on Saturday 17 September. The weather was superb and there were buskers on every corner and lots of food, drink and charity stalls to enjoy.

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Christmas 2016


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An album for Christmas 2016 Events including Santa's arrival on New Horizons on 2nd December, the Marple Christmas Cracker and Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland on Saturday 3rd December, the Santa Dash on Sunday 4th 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.
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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?
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Bowling Green Fire2866 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.
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Hawk Green Reading Rooms2621 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.
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Crash on Brabyns Brow2611 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.
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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.
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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.
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Snow in the 1940s2275 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Marple Festival 2021Wharf Marple Project at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.
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Marple Festival 2016Brabyns Prep at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.
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Mellor Country Fete 2018Mellor Country Fete Saturday 30 June 2018. By Arthur Procter.
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Marple Carnival 2015Party Seven, by Arthur Procter.
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Marple Carnival Parade 2011Princess Phoebe Potts, by Arthur Procter.
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Mellor Mill Tour 2010From the Tour of Oldknow's Mellor Mill, taken by Arthur Procter.
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Marple Carnival 2014Carnival Day photo from Brabyns Preparatory School.
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Cromwell Avenue Park OpeningOpening of Cromwell Avenue Park on 28 September 2014, by Arthur Procter.

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