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

Marple Carnival 2010

Retiring Carnival Committee Chairman Bill Ardern was given a big send off by the people of Marple and thankfully the only thing that was wet about this one was the "Under the Sea" theme. If you have any good photos of this special day then please send them in.

172 files, last one added on Dec 12, 2010
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French Boules Tournament 2010

On Saturday 28th August 2010 the Friends of Marple Memorial Park held a French Boules Tournament between local groups and societies. The trophy, which was sponsored by Kay Dee Hair and Beauty, was won by Marple Civic Society. This album contains photos of the day.

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Marple Festival 2010

In 2010 the Food and Drink Festival morphed into the first Marple Festival, an ambitious fortnight of culture and events held between 10 - 25 September. This album captures the best moments from the Festival taken by local photographers. Please do send in your photos for any events not yet covered.

332 files, last one added on Oct 11, 2010
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Pride in Marple Awards 2010

The first "Pride in Marple Awards" were presented by Marple Area Committee at High Lane Village Hall on 23 November 2010. The photographs in this album were taken by Mike Frisbee and reproduced with his permission. If you'd like to purchase copies go to www.fris.co.uk and enter password "Marple".

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Winter Wonderland 2010

Photos from Marple Bridge's 24th Annual Winter Wonderland celebrations held on 4th December 2010. If you have more please send them through.

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Marple Christmas Cracker 2010

In 2010 Marple's Bi-annual Christmas Cracker turned into a two day event with Santa arriving along the canal on New Horizons to start the festivities on Friday 10 December. This was followed by the main event on Saturday with stalls and entertain on Market Street, the Hollins and outside Marple Baths. Well done the organisers!

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Friends of Rose Hill Station Events

This album is especially for events organised by Friends of Rose Hill Station, including celebrating the additional train service to Manchester Piccadilly, setting off at 10:51am on Monday 13th December 2010 and the 2011 Santa Train.

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30 Years for New Horizons

New Horizons was established in 1981 by then Mayor of Stockport, Gordon Bayley. Prince Charles was guest of honour at the opening ceremony and in the 30 years that have passed since the boat was launched it has carried in the region of 55,000 passengers. On 9 April 2011 the charitable trust that operates it celebrated New Horizon's 30th birthday in style with the people who have supported it for so many years.

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Rose Hill Station in winter3432 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 - 092959 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 Fire2905 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2644 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2640 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2426 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 Festival2410 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 1940s2311 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Marple Festival 2015Busking at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

Tour of Britain in MarpleThe Tour of Britain charged though Marple during the final stage on the way to Werneth Low and the finish in Manchester. Photo by David Burridge.

Carnival Parade 2009Getting ready for the big parade.
By Julian Winstanley.

Marple Festival 2014Buskers entertain at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

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

Marple Carnival 2013Arresting Programme Sellers, by Arthur Procter.

09 December Shop Window CompetitionMarple Cracker Shop Window Competition third place. By Mark Whittaker.

Marple Carnival 2012Donkey Trust, by Arthur Procter.

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