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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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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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 | 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 Bridge2627 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2595 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2528 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill2042 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 Bridge2023 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1963 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781772 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1407 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Foot Bridge to Roman LakesFoot Bridge over the railway, leading to Roman Lakes.
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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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Flood Gates CottageFlood Gates Cottage, down at Roman Lakes.
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Marple WharfLittle changed from the present day, the wharf by Top Lock.
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Hollins Mill Canal ArmThe canal arm to Hollins Mill. Marple Liberal Club and the Hollins Mill Chimney visible in the background.
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Bottoms HallA view looking across the fields at Bottoms Hall and the Apprentice House buit by Samuel Oldknow.
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Roman BridgeA romantic cartoon of Roman Bridge provided by Janet Holmes. When is Spoon Light?
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Roman LakesRowing boats at Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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