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Marple Dramatic Junior Club 1934Marple Dramatic Junior Club "Tangles of Lollipop Land" Christmas 1934, provided by Dave Watson. Dave's mother, Joan Hope, is third from the right at the front (with another girl's hands on her shoulders). See comment for more information about the Hope family.Oct 22, 2020

Bradley, Wilfred and LilyWilfred Bradley and Lily Wisdom who married in 1927. Wilfred lived on Joseph Street, Marple with his parents, George and Mary Bradley. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Oct 21, 2020

Gathering outside the Devonshire ArmsA large gathering outside the Devonshire Arms in Mellor. Looks like they were expecting rain. Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by Judith Luntley, who thinks her grandfather may be at the back wearing the flat cap and that they were a group of bell-ringers. Thomas Sigley was landlord from 1897 to 1918.Oct 21, 2020

Turner FamilySeated are John and Elizabeth Turner, John was engineer at Shepley Mill. Behind is son Herbert John and young wife, Mary Jane (3rd wife). Herbert was 1st Engineer at the Goyt Mill. Girl is Clara Elizabeth Turner and boy is John Turner who died when he was 18. Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by Anne Bradbury, daughter of Clara. Click to Read More.Jul 19, 2020

Girl GuidesTwo guides from Marple Bridge, left is Dorothy Harrison, the other unknown. From Marple Local History Society Archives. May 01, 2020

Mellor WI Golden Jubilee SeatA seat near Manchester Cathedral Home presented by Mellor WI for their Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1965. Councillor Headridge, Mrs E Atherton, Councillors Arnfield and Cooke. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Apr 23, 2020

Rowbottom, JohnJohn Rowbottom, Mellor Blacksmith, delivering paraffin in a vehicle that might once have been the hearse. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Apr 23, 2020

Sgt Richard Speakman KIA 15/9/1918A great photo of Sergeant Richard Speakman of Marple, who was killed in action during WWI on 15 September 1918. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Mar 16, 2020

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 Saints’ 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.

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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.

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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 1953/542642 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 1963-642522 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 Hope2394 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'2369 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.

Brabyns Hall Garden Party2344 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.

Strines Printwork Day Out2288 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.

Workers from the Goyt Mill2283 viewsWorkers from the Goyt Mill in 1956 L to R: Dorothy Chatterton, Maureen Coffey, Graham Hurst, Pat Cross, Beryl Noble (nee Jodrell).

Home Guard2276 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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Unknown BowlersA group of unknown bowlers. Do you recognise where they are? From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Dance at Marple Baths c1965Back row L - R, Mr Dale, Ron Little, Frank Noble, Dorothy Noble, Jim Noble.
Front row L - R, Mrs Dale, Mrs Archer (confectioner Hollins Lane) and May Noble.

Ludworth School 1951Mrs Richardson with her class at Ludworth School in 1951.

Marple Firefighters 1987The First Marple Duck Race finishes at the Iron Bridge 1987.

Compstall SchoolCompstall School pupils, date unknown. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Hawk Green Reading Room c1945A group of gentlemen in the Hawk Green reading Rooms around 1945.

Mellor School 1924Mellor School teachers and pupils in 1924. Refer to comments for names available. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Wheeldon, GeorgeGeorge Wheeldon, Farmer, taken by Arthur Hulme. He had a shop on the corner of Oldknow Rd and St. Martins Rd. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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