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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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Roman BridgeA timeless image of children posing on the Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple WharfThe wonderful view of Marple Wharf from Bridge No. 2 on the Macclesfield Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple CanalFishing on Marple Canal in a bowler hat. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Roman LakesVisitors watch the boaters at Roman Lakes in their Sunday best. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Hyde Bank TunnelA hand-coloured postcard of the entrance to Hyde Bank Tunnel. 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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| Most viewed - Attractions and Features |
Roman Bridge2542 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2480 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2402 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill1969 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 Bridge1947 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1885 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781710 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1290 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Marple LodgeA view across Bottoms Bridge looking at Marple Lodge. The card is postmarked 1905.
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Top Lock 1995BW offices at Top Lock in 1995.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 12Lock number 12 on the Peak Forest Canal, late 1970s / early 1980s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Roman BridgeThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Roman BridgeRoman Bridge, a classic shot.
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Marple Aqueduct and ViaductMarple Aqueduct and Viaduct with the Queens Hotel and Aqueduct Mill. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top LockTop Lock looking down Lockside, apart from cars, virtually unchanged!
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Peak Forest CanalCanoeing and sailing on the Peak Forest Canal between Brick Bridge and Hill Top Farm.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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