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Roman BridgeChildren play at Roman Bridge many years ago. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Glen CottageFormer Lock Keeper's Cottage at Lock 6 on the Peak Forest Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman BridgeLadies pose on the Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman BridgeOften spotted postcards of this chap going the other way over Roman Bridge but this is the only one seen of him coming back. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesRowing boats at Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesLadies in their finest are rowed around Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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View from Roman BridgeTow young men enjoy the view from Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesA group of girls visit the Tea Gardens at Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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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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Aqueduct House2331 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2233 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Roman Bridge2059 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Roman Bridge1825 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Mineral Mill1816 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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Jinks' Boatyard1732 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781592 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1219 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Flood Gates CottageA hand coloured postcard of Flood Gates Cottage when it was Webb's Tea Rooms.
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Rally of Boats 1965Rally of Boats at Top Lock Marina in 1965.
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Flood Gates CottageVisitors pose at Flood Gates Cottage. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Canal and River Trust Open DayThe Canal and River Trust with the Oldknow Legacy Project held an Open Day on Saturday 23 January 2017. By Arthur Procter.
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Lock 14 Gates ReplacementCRT replace the gates at Lock 14. Taken by Arthur Procter 6 January 2017. during
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Hyde Bank TunnelThe entrance to Hyde Bank Tunnel on the Marple side.
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Bottom LockA hand coloured view of Aqueduct House from Bottom Lock.
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Lock No. 05Lock number 5 on the Peak Forest Canal, late 1970s / early 1980s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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