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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
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 Strines Choir OutingBack Row: Frank Barton, Rosemary Taylor (nee Milne), Joan Lomas, Leonard Ribchester, Elsie Hinchliffe (identified by son David), Frank Kirkpatrick. Front Row: Gladys Ramsey and Amy Bagshaw. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Oct 01, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingKnown faces include: front left: Ida Barton (nee Cooper); centre back with hat: Emmie Taylor; 2nd from right at front with glasses: Edith Bowyer; back right with dog-collar: Rev W Williams. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Oct 01, 2024
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 Strines Choir OutingA Strines Choir outing group photo including Rosemary Taylor (nee Milne), Frank Kirkpatrick the Croome brothers and Geoffrey Taylor. Donated to Marple Local History Society Archives by Jennie and Geoff Barton.Sep 30, 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 694 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 398 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 448 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 968 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 399 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 63 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 46 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 1953/542970 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 1963-642722 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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 Marple Ridge Band of Hope2503 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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 Workers from the Goyt Mill2487 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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 Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope'2484 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.
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 Brabyns Hall Garden Party2480 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.
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 Strines Printwork Day Out2405 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 Guard2384 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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 Sutton, FrankFrank Sutton at Podnor Farm c1917-19. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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 Girl and CatAn unknown young girl and cat near Possett Bridge.
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 The GazellesFor those who remember the heady days of the 60s when Marple Baths used to cover the pool and hold concerts...
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 Phyllis Ardern (nee Harrop) Compstall?Phyllis Ardern (nee Harrop) seated, with unknown family or friend, possibly at Compstall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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 Marple UDC 1951-52Marple Urban District Council at the opening of Wybersley Water Works in 1951-52. See comments for names identified. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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 1st Marple Boys Brigade 1952Lads of the 1st Marple Boys Brigade camping at Colwyn Bay in 1952. Names are included on the image.
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 Mellor Football TeamA Mellor football team but sadly no names or dates are known. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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 Carver Theatre castCast of Marple Dramatic Society at the Carver Theatre provided by Linda Breese via Marple Local history Society Archives.

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