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Roman Bridge tea cup and saucerA miniature tea cup and saucer commemorating the Roman Bridge. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023
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Roman Bridge tea cup and saucerA miniature tea cup and saucer commemorating the Roman Bridge. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023. Dec 18, 2023
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Roman BridgePeople gathering on Roman Bridge for a photo. Provided by Joan Combey via Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 24, 2021
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Roman BridgePeople posing on Roman Bridge for a photo. Provided by Joan Combey via Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 24, 2021
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Motor launch on Roman LakesA Motor launch called SEA-GULL on Roman Lakes. Provided by Joan Combey via Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 24, 2021
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Roman BridgeMore Victorian visitors to the Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Bottom LockA view from Bottom Lock with Aqueduct House in the background. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple Canal BridgeThe is the bridge that still crosses the Peak Forest Canal going up to the Ridge. Note the swing bridge in the foreground, which is no longer there. Have a look for traces when you are next passing. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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 | Canals and LocksThe Peak Forest Canal running through Marple was constructed between 1794 and 1805. The upper section to Bugsworth was complete in 1796 and the lower section to Ashton, including the Grand Aqueduct, was finished in 1800. The locks themselves were not finished until 1804, so a tramway was used to connect the two sections. Click here to read more about the history of the canals. |
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 | Roman LakesThe 'Roman Lakes' are not Roman at all but were christened this in Victorian times when they were a huge tourist attraction bringing enormous crowds to Marple, especially on Bank Holidays. The lakes were actually the mill ponds constructed for Oldknow's Mellor Mill in 1790, and although still popular, things are much quieter today. Click here to read more about visitors to Marple in Victorian times. |
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Roman Bridge2671 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2655 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2589 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill2091 viewsThe ruins of the Mineral Mill, part of the Lime Kilns complex on the Peak Forest Canal.
Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 1 May 2010.
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Roman Bridge2073 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard2006 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781806 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1455 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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Random files - Attractions and Features |

Bottoms HallA view looking across the fields at Bottoms Hall and the Apprentice House buit by Samuel Oldknow.
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Roman BridgeA politically incorrect card, written on the back in a fair hand is: "These three tarts on the bridge are Hyde girls. Are they as nice as Preston girls? NO!"
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Roman BridgeThe message on the back of this Roman Bridge card reads: "Marple Saturday 16/5/1908. Dear Jennie, Had a splendid afternoon + finishing up here - Dad."
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Marple AqueductAn attractive shot of Marple's Aqueduct, presumably taken from a boat on the River Goyt.
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Roman BridgeRoman Bridge looking pretty overgrown on this postcard dated March 1974 on the back.
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Top Lock HouseRear view of Top Lock House on the Peak Forest Canal, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Glen CottageFormer Lock Keeper's Cottage at Lock 6 on the Peak Forest Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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View from Roman BridgeA rather murky shot of the view from Roman Bridge towards Lumb House. Postmarked 1906.
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