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Marple Carnival 2024Marple Carnival photo by David Burridge.Jun 16, 2024

Swimwear Fashion Event 2008

On Saturday 28th June 2008 Bare Necessities of Market Street held a Swimwear Fashion Event on the Precinct in support of the Find a Cure for Martha Campaign. The event was opened by Martha herself and these photos were kindly provided by Arthur Procter.

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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.

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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.

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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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Rose Hill Station in winter3640 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 - 093159 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 Fire3083 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2815 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2774 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2596 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 Festival2540 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 1940s2470 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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St Martin's Christmas Craft FairThe Craft Fair at St Martin's Church Hall on 2 December. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Festival 2016Splat the Rat at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

St Martin's Christmas Tree FestivalSt Martin's Christmas Tree Festival by Mark Whittaker.

Rose Hill Station 150Rose Hill Station 150 celebrations by David Burridge.

Santa at Top Lock 2015Santa's arrival at Top Lock on Friday 4 December. By Arthur Procter.

Toast DeliRange of exotic hot soups, clod soups to take away, cheeses, olives, fair trade teas and coffees.

2 Dec: Santa at Top Lock 2016Santa's arrival at Top Lock on Friday 2 December. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 1979Marple Carnival Parade in 1979. Provided by Ray Noble.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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