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 Cookery Class at the WillowsA cookery class at the Willows School circa 1930s. Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by Linda Devine.Nov 29, 2024
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 Whit Walk c1928A Whit Walk passes over Bridge no. 2 on Church Lane in around 1928. The young lady centre left is Margaret Taylor (later Watson). Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by daughter Linda Devine (nee Watson). Nov 29, 2024
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 Taylor family at Roman BridgeA young Margaret Taylor (later Watson) at Roman Bridge with parents Harry and Elizabeth Taylor circa 1928. Provided to Marple Local History Society Archives by daughter Linda Devine (nee Watson). Nov 29, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingNorman Bebbington is squatting on the left, his wife one of the ladies behind him, Mr Rose is the tallest on the back row, others unknown. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.
Oct 11, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingFrank and Ida Barton (nee Cooper) are the couple on left. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.
Oct 11, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingThought to be the Beeley brothers, Frank and Eric. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Oct 11, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingMr Rose standing at back and Mrs Rose front 9th from left. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Oct 11, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingNorman Bebbington kneeling on left. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Oct 11, 2024


Artist Robert Salmon (1939 - 2009)


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The late Robert Salmon was a local professional artist and a member of the Society of Marple Artists for over 30 years. He won so many Pro Loco titles that he was once crowned "Pro Loco Supremo!" This album is a small tribute to Bob on behalf of SMA and his family.

14 files, last one added on Mar 12, 2010
Album viewed 699 times
Memories of Mellor with Tom Oldham


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A Marple Local History Society video of Tom Oldham talking in 1997 about his memories of Mellor, where he was born in 1910. Filmed by Gordon Mills and Stanley Knott, it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in January 2011. The video is divided into 5 segments for ease of viewing.

6 files, last one added on Jan 29, 2011
Album viewed 399 times
Memories of Marple with Barbara Hambleton


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A Marple Local History Society video of Barbara Hambleton talking in 1996 about her memories of Marple and Marple Bridge, where she lived for 60 years. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in March 2011. The video is divided into 3 segments for ease of viewing.

4 files, last one added on Mar 20, 2011
Album viewed 450 times
Memories of Marple with Fred Winterbottom


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A Marple Local History Society video of Fred Winterbottom talking in 1996 about his early memories of Marple and the surrounding areas. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in November 2011. The video is divided into 6 segments for ease of viewing.

7 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2011
Album viewed 969 times
Memories of Marple with Trixie Gough


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A Marple Local History Society video of Trixie Gough talking in 2004 about her early memories of Marple and the surrounding areas. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in November 2011. The video is divided into 4 segments for ease of viewing.

5 files, last one added on Nov 27, 2011
Album viewed 400 times
Tennis and Drama


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This album has been created to bring together contributions from Beth Bainbridge, Linda Breese, and others. It mainly covers the Tennis Club in Marple Memorial Park and Marple Literary and Dramatic Society at the Carver Theatre. Beth is the daughter of Hugh Lane and Margaret (nee Cochran) and Linda is the daughter of Norman Ridgeway and Phyllis (nee Greenwood). Both families, along with a large group of friends were deeply involved in both the Tennis Club and the Dramatic Society in the 1920s and 1930s.

47 files, last one added on Sep 30, 2022
Album viewed 70 times
Annie Pott's Album


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These are images from a wonderful little photo album owned by Annie Pott, who lived at the Bull's Head on Market Street. Annie was courting Stanley Jack during WWI and they wrote hundreds of letter to each other. Stanley survived the war and they eventually married. There is a video slide-show on The Marple Website that also shares the story with the Marple Community.

23 files, last one added on Nov 05, 2022
Album viewed 53 times
Marple WRVS / RVS


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Joan Smith (Ley Hey) initiated the meals on wheels scheme with the help of Mrs Howorth of Bowden House and Mrs Cook, who lived on the corner of Arkwright and Oldknow Roads. These two ladies ran the scheme for a number of years. Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels started in 1969 and ended in 1994. Marple RVS Lunch Club still provides hot meals in Marple Senior Citizens' Hall every Tuesday lunchtime.

9 files, last one added on Dec 12, 2023
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 Willows School Teachers 1953/543013 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.
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 Bowling Competition 1963-642736 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.
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 Workers from the Goyt Mill2514 viewsWorkers from the Goyt Mill in 1956 L to R: Dorothy Chatterton, Maureen Coffey, Graham Hurst, Pat Cross, Beryl Noble (nee Jodrell).
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 Marple Ridge Band of Hope2513 viewsMarple Ridge Band of Hope on a visit to Alderley Edge on 19 June 1909. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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 Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope'2500 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.
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 Brabyns Hall Garden Party2493 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.
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 Strines Printwork Day Out2417 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.
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 Home Guard2396 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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 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.
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 Rose Hill GalaA childrens' Gala at Rose Hill.
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 Marple Defense CorpsMarple Defense Corps in 1915.
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 Maud Tew c1900-1910Maud was the wife of Percy Tew, a music teacher and organist at the Congregational Church in Marple Bridge. Percy was the photographer who took this and several other slides provided to us by Marple Local History Society.
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 Marple Girl GuidesThe girl sitting on the pony is Beryl Bowden (now Bradley). The girl in the background with hands on hips is Winifred Garside but the girl holding the pony (Honey) is not known. They are at the rear of the Trinity Primitive Methodist Chapel on Market St.
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 Ludworth School 1908Junior girl pupils at Ludworth School in 1908 with headmaster Mr Alfed Heppleston (in Mr Chin's room).
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 21: Annie Pott's Album page 19A big grin from Stanley Jack in the garden.
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 Marple Firefighters 1966Outside Council Offices. L. to R.: Jimmy Ward, Derek Peak, Eric Ashton, Paul Hill & Barry Park.

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