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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 Bridge2519 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Aqueduct House2453 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2378 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill1943 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 Bridge1928 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1853 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781693 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1266 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Marple LodgeA view across Bottoms Bridge looking at Marple Lodge. The card is postmarked 1905.
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Marple WharfA rather scruffy view of the wharf with the old crane still in situ.
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Strines Road Canal ArmThe Strines Road arm of the canal, now filled in, which used to run from Possett Bridge to the Lime Kilns.
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Marple Aqueduct 1980Marple Aqueduct, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1980.
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Plucks BridgePlucks Bridge and Ancoats Lads' Club, on the Peak Forest Canal.
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Bottom LockAnother view of Bottom Lock on the Peak Forest Canal.
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Mineral MillWell, the site of the Mineral Mill as it is today.
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Marple LodgeA hand coloured postcard of Marple Lodge, near Bottoms Bridge.
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