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Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at the Toll HouseMrs Harriet Gaskin with Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Greenhalgh (her mother and grandmother) descending from the Dan Bank Toll House towards Marple Brook - it's an unusual angle, they are going down the small road opposite Dooley Lane. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Sep 12, 2023

Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at Roman BridgeMrs Harriet Gaskin with daughter Maud, Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Greenhalgh (mother and grandmother) on the Roma Bridge. One of the men in the foreground is Albert Gaskin but we don't know which. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Sep 12, 2023

Mellor Football Club 1980sA Mellor Football Club team from the 1980s provided by George Dearsley (Hon President Mellor FC).Sep 12, 2023

Mellor Football Club 1923One of the very first teams at Mellor Football Club from when they were formed in 1923. Provided by George Dearsley (Hon President Mellor FC).Sep 12, 2023

Mrs Harriet Gaskin and daughter Maud at StrinesFour generations - Harriet and daughter Maud on Strines Road with grandmother and great-grandmother Mrs Greenhalgh and Mrs Bradshaw. They are just passing Plucksbridge Road in the direction of Marple (the house on the right is very recognisable) and Strines Printworks is to the left. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Sep 05, 2023

Goyt Mill Nursery 1949Children and their teacher / supervisor at the Goyt Mill Nursery in 1949 provided by Marjorie Donaldson. That's her front row 2nd left and her sister is behind her, holding a triangle. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Jul 24, 2023

Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at Strines AqueductHarriet and Maud Gaskin are recognisable from the other photo - same hats - but we're not sure who the family members are in this image at Strines Aqueduct. Others living at Springfield Avenue in 1911 were: husband Albert Gaskin, age 27, her father Squire Greenhalgh, age 53, her mother Betsy Greenhalgh, age 50, and her grandmother Harriett Bradshaw, age 70. The building on the right of the Aqueduct is the Wharfinger's House, of which there is no trace today. From Marple Local History Society's Archives.Mar 22, 2023

Mrs Harriet Gaskin and daughter Maud at the Jolly SailorAccording to the 1911 census the Gaskin family lived at Springfield Avenue, Union Road, Marple. Maud was 6 years old in 1911 and she looks close to that age in this image as they stroll past the Jolly Sailor at the junction of Stockport Rd and Station Rd. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 22, 2023

Larger Groups

This album contains photographs of larger groups, usually formally posed, ranging from Marple Swimming Club, to Marple Band and local schools to football and hockey teams. Some are unidentified, so if you know then please tell us.

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Smaller Groups and Individuals

This album contains a huge variety of people pictures in all kinds of circumstances. Mainly individuals and smaller informal groups (but not always) what these photographs all have in common is a strong link to Marple and District.

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All Saints' School

The first All Saintsâ€™ National School was established in Marple in 1831 in the upper room of the barn at Chapel House Farm on Suttons Lane. The first school building on the present site was constructed in 1837 and this was replaced by a new building in 1902 that remains today, albeit extended significantly in 1964.

49 files, last one added on Aug 26, 2014
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Albert British Day Schools

The Albert British Day Schools were established in 1868 by the Carver family in the Sunday school buildings on Church Lane that were linked with the Congregational Chapel (now United Reformed Church) that they had erected on Hibbert Lane in 1865. Apparently attendance at the school ensured half-time employment at Hollins Mill!

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Ludworth School

Ludworth was opened in the Autumn of 1908 under the headmastership of Mr Alfed Heppleston, when it was part of the Derbyshire Education Authority. Following receipt of a large number of photos relating mainly to the headmastership of Mr Harold Butterworth between 1912 and the 1930s this album has been created to hold all photos relating to the school and those that were scattered throughout other albums on the site have been moved here to bring them all together.

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Ardern / Harrop Family

A file from Marple Local History Society's Archives on the Ardern family of Marple Bridge that illustrates how important it is to properly label your photos for future generations. Unfortunately this collection isn't well documented, so many names are missing. Please get in touch if you recognise anyone or spot any errors.

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Marple Firefighters

An album dedicated to Marple Fire Station and the Whole and Retained Firefighters who have served their community over many years.

52 files, last one added on May 10, 2008
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Marple's Women's Land Army Girl

In her 90th year Mrs Jean Procter MBE ( MBE received in 1998 for services to the Women's Land Army) went to number 10 Downing Street in London, on the 23rd July 2008, to receive her Badge and Certificate for War time effort in the Women's Land Army. She was one of 50 ladies to go to London to meet Gordon Brown and to be presented with her badge and certificate by Hillary Benn MP. Photos by Kathryn Procter.

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Willows School Teachers 1953/542881 viewsWillows School teachers in 1953/54.
L-R (Back) Mr. Robinson, Mr. Trevor (Taffy) Williams, Mr. Percy Jackson, Mr. (Daddy) Hayes.
(Front) Mrs. Greenwood (School Secretary), Mrs. Hulker, Mrs. J. Booth, Headmaster Mr Reginald Stanton (Korky) Edwards, 2 unknowns & Mrs Bloomfield.

Bowling Competition 1963-642663 viewsCouncil Chairman in 1963-64 J. H. Grimshaw (with the chain) and his council team were defeated in a competition with Memorial Park Bowling Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Marple Ridge Band of Hope2473 viewsMarple Ridge Band of Hope on a visit to Alderley Edge on 19 June 1909. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope'2458 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.

Workers from the Goyt Mill2437 viewsWorkers from the Goyt Mill in 1956 L to R: Dorothy Chatterton, Maureen Coffey, Graham Hurst, Pat Cross, Beryl Noble (nee Jodrell).

Brabyns Hall Garden Party2435 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.

Strines Printwork Day Out2371 viewsA photo believed to be of the Strines Print Workers day out, provided by Ray Noble. That's his grandad Herbert Green second row from front, second from left. Dated October 1929.

Home Guard2349 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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Sargeant McFallPolice Sergeant J. W. McFall, from Marple Local History Society Archives.

All Saints' SchoolInside a classroom at All Saints' School, from Marple Local History Society Archives.

Marple FiremenMarple Firemen and women in the 1940s.

Marple Bridge Home GuardMarple Bridge Home Guard take a break on Oldknow Road, Marple.

Marple CabbyA Cabby at Marple Railway Station.

Marple Firefighters 1966Outside Council Offices.

Berry, Jim and Captain MarvelThe council's horse Captain Marvel with Jim Berry around 1935. Provided by Ray Noble.

Marple Bridge Mens ChoirMarple Bridge Mens Meeting Male Voice Prize Choir is their full title but where is this photo taken? From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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