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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 winter3717 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 - 093240 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 Fire3145 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2859 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2797 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2629 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 Festival2570 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 1940s2508 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Carnival 2008 - Memorial ParkBut some are still determined to have a good time! Photo Arthur Procter.

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.

Marple Carnival 1980Kay-Metzler float in Marple Carnival Parade in 1980. Provided by Ray Noble.

Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day 2015The Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day at the mill site and Roman Lakes on Sunday 6 September. A great day out for all the family. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 2014Activities in the Park, by Arthur Procter.

3 Dec: Winter WonderlandMarple Bridge Winter Wonderland on 3 December. By Arthur Procter.

Greenhalgh'sCraft bakery with their own cake loaves, soda bread, potato cakes, scones and gingerbreads.

Opening of Chadkirk BridgeChadkirk Bridge was officially opening on 29 July 2012 by Olympic bronze medalist Alan Newton. Photo by Arthur Procter.

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