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Roman BridgeA hand-coloured scene of visitors to Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Hyde Bank TunnelA boat emerging from Hyde Bank Tunnel. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Queen's Hotel at Marple AqueductA close-up of the Queen's Hotel next to Marple Aqueduct, bypassed once the railways came to Marple. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Marple Aqueduct and ViaductMarple Aqueduct and Viaduct with the Queen's Hotel in view. A close-up of the hotel is included too. Provided by Janet Holmes. May 22, 2020
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Roman LakesHand-coloured card showing boaters on Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.May 22, 2020
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Roman BridgeA classic shot of Roman Bridge in the autumn. Provided by Janet Holmes.Apr 02, 2020
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Roman LakesA hand-coloured postcard of boating at Roman Lakes provided by Janet Holmes.Apr 02, 2020
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Roman LakesA hand-coloured postcard of boating at Roman Lakes provided by Janet Holmes.Apr 02, 2020
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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 Bridge2534 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2471 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2392 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill1961 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 Bridge1939 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1874 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781704 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1279 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Lock No. 11 1978Lock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Strawberry Hill Farm Buildings 1980Strawberry Hill Farm Buildings restored. From the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1980.
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Top LockNarrowboat passing through Top Lock in the late 70s or early 80s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Wharf c1960Marple Wharf in the early 1960s. Provided by Tom Lord.
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Oldknow's SeatWalkers take a rest at Oldknow's Seat. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Lock MechanismOne of the old lock mechanisms on a Marple Lock.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Weir and ViaductA hand coloured postcard of the Weir and Viaduct at Roman Lakes that found its way to France in 1905.
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Marple WoodThe caption says 'in Marple Wood', so we're guessing its the Roman Lakes area. Just look at their Sunday best clothes!
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