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

Society of Marple Artists Exhibitions

The Society of Marple Artists hold an exhibition of their members paintings every year in April. It is hugely popular with the local community and receives large numbers of visitors, many who vote for their favourite paintings. This album was begun after the 2011 exhibition and hopefully will continue to grow with images from the SMA's exhibitions for many years to come.

36 files, last one added on Mar 03, 2017
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Marple Carnival 2011

This year's Marple Carnival was the first under the guidance of new chairman John Wright and a team of new and old guard volunteers, and didn't they do well! The theme of UP, UP AND AWAY! gave plenty of scope for the parade and put on a colourful show despite the mixed weather. As always, if you took any good shots on the day, please send them in to added to this album.

197 files, last one added on Jul 02, 2011
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Civic Society 50th Anniversary

Saturday 25 June 2011 was National Civic Day and to celebrate this and Marple Civic Society's own 50th Anniversary the society organised a special task day with many local groups taking part in their own tasks and then joining them for a picnic in Marple Memorial Park in the afternoon. Local MP Andrew Stunell presented certificates to participating groups.

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Locks Festival 2011

Marple Locks Festival organisers managed to book the best weather of the year so far for the biannual Marple Locks Festival on Sunday 3rd July 2011. The photos in this album show what an enjoyable and relaxing day everyone managed to have. If you have any good photos from the day then please get in touch.

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Marple Festival 2011

Marple's Second Festival Fortnight from 17 September to 1 October 2011 kicked off with the Food and Drink Day on Market Street Precinct and continued with a huge variety of events, activities and competitions. This album captures the best moments from the Festival taken by local photographers.

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Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011 Events including Marple Bridge's Winter Wonderland on 3rd December, Santa's arrival on New Horizons on 9th December and the Marple Christmas Market on Saturday 10th December. Send in your best Christmas shots.

90 files, last one added on Dec 17, 2011
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Mellor Mill Wheel Pit Opening (March 2012)

Saturday 10 March 2012 was the official opening of the restored Wellington Wheel Pit at Mellor Mill near Roman Lakes. The wheel pit, restored by the Mellor Archaeological Trust, was opened by Mark Sissons, Chair of the Association for Industrial Archaeology.

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Marple Carnival 2012

Marple turned out to celebrate Marple Carnival's 50th Anniversary despite the weather. In this Diamond Jubilee and Olympics year the theme was fittingly Great Britain and there was plenty of red, white and blue on display and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. As always, if you took any good shots on the day, please send them in to added to this album.

110 files, last one added on Jun 21, 2012
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Rose Hill Station in winter3530 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 - 093049 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 Fire2982 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2709 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2699 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2484 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 Festival2462 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 1940s2371 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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French Boules 2010French Boules Tournament in Memorial Park - Marple Locks Heritage Society vs Marple Business Forum B.

Marple Carnival 2018Marple Carnival in Memorial Park, by Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 1960sMarple 18 Plus in a 1960s Carnival Parade. Provided by Judith Tomlinson-Harrison, who is the young lady wearing the red yashmak.

Remembrance Sunday 2016Remembrance Day Service, 13th November 2016, Memorial Park. Taken by Arthur Procter.

Mellor Well Dressing 2021Preparations and blessing of Mellor Well Dressing on Saturday 17 July 2021. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Bridge Winter WonderlandMarple Bridge Winter Wonderland on Saturday 7 December 2019. By Arthur Procter.

Ride of Remembrance 2021Marple's Ride of Remembrance on Sunday 24th October 2021. By Arthur Procter.

Santa at Dragon Miniature RailwaySanta's Grotto at the Dragon Miniature Railway organised by Romiley and Marple Lions. Photo by Arthur Procter,

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