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Climate Crisis in Marple 2019An event organised by Marple, Mellor & Marple Bridge Energy Saving Strategy (MESS) on Sunday 29 September 2019. Photo by Arthur Procter.Oct 02, 2019

Romiley Young Farmers Show 2008

After being cancelled in 2007 due to the relentless rain it was good to see the Romiley Young Farmer's Show back in business for 2008, even if the weather wasn't too favourable again! If you have any photos to help illustrate the many facets of this great event, just let us know.

28 files, last one added on Jul 27, 2008
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French Boules Tournament 2008

On Saturday 30 August 2008 the Friends of Marple Memorial Park held a fun French Boules Tournament to celebrate the construction of a new boules court in the Park. There was a great turnout and very enjoyable afternoon was had by everyone who joined in.

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Marple 10k Trail Run

The Marple 10k Trial Run began in 2007 and has been held each year since. The event is organised by Marple Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity and is sponosored by the Ring o' Bells Pub. Photos from the 2008 and 2010 events are currently featured in this album. If you have more, please send them in.

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Food & Drink Festival 2008

Marple's second Food and Drink Festival was held on Saturday 20th September, and what a great day it was, blessed by superb sunshine.

101 files, last one added on Oct 07, 2008
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Marple Christmas Cracker 2008

A gallery of photos from Marple's second Christmas Cracker Event on 6th December 2008, including pictures of the entries in the Best Dressed Shop Window competition.

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Winter Wonderland 2008

Photos from Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland held on 6th December 2008. We could do with a few more so if you have any please get in touch.

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Marple Carnival 2009

Another wet Carnival on 20th June 2009 but it looks like everyone enjoyed themselves again despite the weather! If you have any good photos of the day that you would like to add here please get in touch.

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Locks Festival 2009

This album contains photographs taken at Marple Locks Festival on Sunday 5 July 2009. If you have any that you'd like to add just let us know.

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Rose Hill Station in winter2820 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.

Bowling Green Ablaze2562 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2409 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 092409 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?

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2212 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 Festival2145 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.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2139 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Fluorescent tubes at Chadkirk2063 viewsPowered only by the electromagnetic fields surrounding the power lines running through the Chadkirk Estate, the Richard Box's art installation aimed to bring visibility to the Connect2 scheme. Photo by Arthur Procter.

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Hawk Green Pass the BatonFun Day at Hawk Green on 7 July 2012 as part of the borough of Stockport's Pass the Baton event. Photo by Arthur Procter.

St Martin's Christmas Tree FestivalChristmas Tree Festival at St Martin's Church on 1 December. By Arthur Procter.

Photo Exhibition at Samuel Oldknow BarLaunch of photo exhibition to raise funds for Marple Skatepark at Samuel Oldknow Bar 8 July 2016. By Arthur Procter.

Charles Ingham Bandroom Trolley DashTrolley Dash at the Co-Op on 4 April 2012 raffled by Marple Bands. Winner Marion Richards. By Ray Noble.

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

Rose Hill Station 150Rose Hill Station 150 celebrations by Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 2014Carnival Prize Winners, by Arthur Procter.

Mellor Church Country Fete 2014Mellor Church Country Fete on Saturday 28 June 2014. By Arthur Procter.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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