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Marple Urban District 1937 Coronation cupA cup presented to someone by Marple Urban District Council to commemorate the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023

Marple 1911 coronation teapotA Marple teapot commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker. Marple Local History Society has one of these in their archives with a matching biscuit barrel. Dec 18, 2023

Ride of Remembrance 2022Marple's Ride of Remembrance on Sunday 23rd October 2022. By Arthur Procter.Oct 26, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rose Hill Station in winter3372 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 - 092907 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 Fire2868 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2622 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2612 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2404 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 Festival2383 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 1940s2276 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Day 10 - Festival Brass QuintetFestival Brass Quintet at the Carver Theatre. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 1995Marple Band in the 1995 Carnival Parade. provided by Ray Noble.

Hawk Green Maypole EventHawk Green May Festival on the Green, Sunday 13 May 2018. By Jake Taylor.

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

Marple Festival 2019Brabyns Preparatory at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

Father Christmas Arrival 2010Kids greet Santa's helpers at Top Lock on Friday 10 December. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Carnival 2014Carnival Parade, by Arthur Procter.

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

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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