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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

Marple Carnival 2018

The theme for Marple's 56th Carnival was Marple's Festival of Fiction, giving a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of costumes and colour. Apart from some morning drizzle the weather was much kinder than forecast until 4.30pm, that is, when the heavens opened up on everyone clearing up! 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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Mellor Country Fete 2018

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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Open Gardens in Marple 2018

Over the weekend of 7th and 8th July 2018 21 Marple Gardens opened their gates to visitors in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The event was a huge success, raising Â£11,500 for the charity. In this album you can browse photos of each garden and Seven Stiles Allotments, which was also open.

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Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day 2018

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 2018

Congratulations to Rick Morris at All Things Nice for organising another fantastic Marple Food and Drink Festival in 2018. The weather held up and tempted thousands of people to a busy Market Street to sample the delights of the very best of local food and drink suppliers.

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Rose Hill Station Community Art 2018

The Friends of Rose Hill Station's inter-generational community involved the creation of a large scale mural sited behind the station car park. The artwork was led by local artist, Tracy McGuinness-Kelly and consists of approximately 300 individual pieces of art painted on wooden discs created by people of a wide age range from across the Marple community. The discs represent themes relevant to the community of our local history, environment, our railway and canals, rail safety, nature and society.

These photos are from the Launch Event when the Mayor of Stockport unveiled the mural on Saturday 17th November 2018.

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Christmas 2018

An album for Christmas 2018 Events including Santa's arrival on New Horizons, Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland, the Pop-up Christmas Market, the Santa Dash, St Martin's Christmas Tree Festival and any other local Christmas events. Send in your best Christmas shots.

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Marple Carnival 2019

The theme for Marple's 57th Carnival was Marple's Through The Decades, giving a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of costumes and colour. This year the parade was much bigger than previous years and there was a new "Food Court" in Memorial Park and lots of good comments from the public. 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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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 Mill Fact and Fun Day 2019The Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day at Roman Lakes on Sunday 8 September. A great day out for all the family. By Arthur Procter.

Memorial ParkBill Weston leads with his belly.
By Mark Whittaker.

Robinson's DrayFestival Sponsor Robinson's Dray on Derby Way.

14 December The Santa TrainThe Santa Train from Rose Hill Station on Saturday 14 December. By Arthur Procter.

Mellor Mill Heritage DayMellor Mill Heritage Day at Roman Lakes on Sunday 8 September 2013. By Arthur Procter.

Day 02 - Halle Tango ConcertHalle Chamber and Tango Concert at the United Reform Church. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Locks Festival 2011Passed by the Bell, by Arthur Procter.

SMA Exhibition 2011Peacock Feather painting at SMA's 43rd Annual Art Exhibition.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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