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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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![](albums/uploads/canals/thumb_picture07.jpg) | 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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![](albums/uploads/general/thumb_picture173.jpg) | 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 Bridge2652 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2621 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2563 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill2066 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 Bridge2049 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1979 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781787 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1436 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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Plucks BridgeBy Ancoats Country Home at Plucks Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal.
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Top LockFishing at Top Lock.
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Canal Bank Repairs February 2017New masonry facing half way completed – February 2017. Provided by The Canal and River Trust.
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Marple WharfLittle changed from the present day, the wharf by Top Lock.
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Marple Aqueduct and ViaductA view of Marple Aqueduct and Viaduct from the hilltop showing the Queen's Hotel.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple AqueductA handcoloured shot of Marple Aqueduct from a Souvenir of Marple Booklet.
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Repairs at Lock 08Canal and Rivers Trust carrying out repairs in December 2012. By Arthur Procter.
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Bottom Lock HouseBottom Lock Houseabove Lock 1 was originally the Wharfinger's House. This was a job similar to a Station Master on the Railways. New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 18 April 2010.
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