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Bowling Green FireThe Bowling Green on Fire, taken by Phil Fern 11 September 2001, developed 2010, rediscovered July 2020.Jul 14, 2020

Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland 1995Marple Bridge Winter Wonderland 1995. From Marple Local History Society Archives.May 01, 2020

Boat Rally at Top Lock 1968Rally of Boats at Top Lock in 1968. Photography by Hilda Bright.Mar 09, 2020

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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Romiley Young Farmers Show 2009

A change of venue but no change in the top quality entertainment for the 2009 RYFS. Thanks to the rain no change in the amound of mud either, making wellies a must once again. We'd be delighted to add your photos from the show to this album to illustrate the many facets of this great local event.

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Food & Drink Festival 2009

Marple's third Food and Drink Festival was held on Saturday 19th September, and was once again blessed by great weather and a fantastic turnout. If you have any photos to share we'd be delighted to add them to this album.

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Winter Wonderland 2009

Photos from Marple Bridge's 23rd Annual Winter Wonderland celebrations held on 5th December 2009. Including pictures from the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Martin's Church.

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Marple Mini-Christmas Festival 2009

Although not publicised as a full blown "Christmas Cracker" event that's what everyone was calling it, and the 2009 Mini-Christmas Festival on Market Street was a great success, as these photos show.

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Winter 2009/10

In 2009/10 Marple enjoyed the coldest and snowiest winter since 1962, when the Marple Aqueduct was damaged by frost. Words used by locals to describe it included: Crisp, Cold, Gorgeous, Slippery, White, Icey, Arctic, Annoying, Tiresome, Dangerous, Worrying and Enchanting! Let us have your pictures to record it for posterity!

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Ludworth School Swimathon 2010-13

Each year pupils from Ludworth primary School in Marple Bridge raise money by swimming, splashing (and celebrate by pushing in their head teacher) at the Romiley Marina Pool. Expert swimmers and young paddlers between 4 and 11 years of age give their best while having as much fun as possible.

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Art & Craft Fair 2010

On Saturday 24 April 2010 Crafty Ladies of Market Street organised an Art and Craft Fair on the Precinct. They were lucky with the weather and Arthur Procter was on hand to capture the feel of the day with his camera.

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Rose Hill Station in winter2968 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 Fire2693 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 092527 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?

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2500 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2477 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2304 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 Festival2248 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.

Fluorescent tubes at Chadkirk2144 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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Pride in Marple Awards 2010 - 22Runner up in the "Environment Champion" category Friends of Marple Memorial Park, represented by Gavin Eyquem, Micaela and Terry Wood with Cllrs. Chris Baker and Susan Ingham. Photo © Mike Frisbee - www.fris.co.uk

Boris Johnson visit to Marple Boris Johnson meets Alan the Paint during a flying visit to Marple on Friday 20 March 2015 to support Conservative candidate William Wragg. Photo by Arthur Procter.

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

Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 1935During bridge repairs in 1935 a 40 ton travelling crane fell into the river. Sadly the crane driver was trapped inside the cabin and despite his workmates best efforts he drowned before they could pull him out. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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

Marple Locks Festival 2013The Mayor makes friends, by Arthur Procter.

Day 07 - Real Ale FestivalRon Hayes Big Band perform at Marple Cricket Club's Real Ale Festival. By Arthur Procter.

Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day 2018The Mellor Mill Fact and Fun Day at Roman Lakes on Sunday 9 September. A great day out for all the family. By Arthur Procter.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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