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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

Rose Hill Station 150

During the week of 1st to 7th July 2019 Rose Hill Station celebrated its 150th year since opening. This album contains photos from those events.

92 files, last one added on Jul 15, 2019
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Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day 2019

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.

107 files, last one added on Sep 15, 2019
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Tour of Britain Stage 8

On Saturday 14 September 2019 the final stage of the Tour of Britain came though High Lane, Marple, Marple Bridge, Compstall and on to Werneth Low.

49 files, last one added on Sep 16, 2019
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Marple Festival 2019

Congratulations to Julie and Ian Smith at the Marple Review and their small team of volunteers for organising another fantastic Marple Food and Drink Festival in 2019. The weather was incredibly kind and tempted thousands of people to a busy Marple Town Centre to sample the delights of the very best of local food and drink suppliers.

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Climate Crisis Event

Marple, Mellor and Marple Bridge Energy Saving Strategy (MESS) held an even called Climate Crisis in Marple at Marple College on Sunday 29 September 2019. As you can see from Arthur Procter's photos, it was very well attended.

50 files, last one added on Oct 02, 2019
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Christmas 2019

An album for Christmas 2019 Events including Santa's arrival on New Horizons, Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland, the Marple Christmas Lights Switch-on, the Santa Dash, Santa at Dragon Miniature Railway, St Martin's Christmas Tree Festival and any other local Christmas events. Send in your best Christmas shots.

247 files, last one added on Dec 22, 2019
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Mellor Well Dressing 2021

Although Mellor Country Fete was cancelled, the dressing of Mellor Well went ahead and there was a small ceremony to bless it on Saturday 17 July 2021. The theme of the stunning display was Beatrix Potter.

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Marple Festival 2021

Marple welcomed back its popular Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 25th September 2021 after the 2020 event was cancelled due to the Covid19 pandemic. This event was organised by Councillor Malcolm Allan and former councillor Craig Wright, who stepped up to ensure this popular event went ahead.

55 files, last one added on Sep 28, 2021
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Rose Hill Station in winter3372 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 - 092907 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 Fire2868 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2622 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2612 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2404 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 Festival2383 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 1940s2276 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Marple Carnival Parade 2011Orange Peacock Lady, by Arthur Procter.

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

Remembrance Sunday 2018Remembrance Day Service, 11th November 2018, Memorial Park. Taken by David Burridge.

Day 09 - BIG Party!Family Fun Day BIG Party at Marple Cricket Club. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 2022Marple Carnival photo by Arthur Procter.

Mellor Mill Heritage DayMellor Mill Heritage Day at Roman Lakes on Sunday 7 September 2014. 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,

Day 01 - Food and Drink DayCheeses selling fast at the Food and Drink Day. By Arthur Procter.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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