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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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Roman Bridge2559 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2497 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2419 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill1983 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 Bridge1963 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1902 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781723 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1308 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Oldknow's WarehouseOldknow's Warehouse pre-1978.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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The WillowsThe Willows, down by Roman Lakes.
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Bottoms Hall LaneA hand coloured view up Bottoms Hall Lane, near Roman Lakes.
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Hollins Mill Canal Arm 1988Part of the Hollins Mill Canal arm was exposed during reconstruction of the Co-Op car park in 1988. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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British LegionA view over the old British Legion towards Mellor.
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Repairs at Lock 12Canal and Rivers Trust carrying out repairs in December 2012. By Arthur Procter.
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Bridge No. 2 1995Bridge No. 2 on the Macclesfield Canal in 1995.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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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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