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Roman BridgeChildren play at Roman Bridge many years ago. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Glen CottageFormer Lock Keeper's Cottage at Lock 6 on the Peak Forest Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman BridgeLadies pose on the Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman BridgeOften spotted postcards of this chap going the other way over Roman Bridge but this is the only one seen of him coming back. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesRowing boats at Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesLadies in their finest are rowed around Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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View from Roman BridgeTow young men enjoy the view from Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Roman LakesA group of girls visit the Tea Gardens at Roman Lakes. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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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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Aqueduct House2255 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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By the Roman Bridge2151 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Roman Bridge1861 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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Roman Bridge1759 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Mineral Mill1758 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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Jinks' Boatyard1665 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781521 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1189 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Working BoatAn early colour picture showing a working boat negotiating the Marple Locks.
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Roman BridgeThree very smart gents pose on Roman Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple AqueductAn attractive shot of Marple's Aqueduct, presumably taken from a boat on the River Goyt.
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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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Repairs at Lock 12Canal and Rivers Trust carrying out repairs in December 2012. By Arthur Procter.
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Marple AqueductThe Marple Aqueduct taken from the Viaduct.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top Lock HouseTop Lock House on the Peak Forest Canal, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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LocksideA coloured postcard of the view from Lockside and Lock 13 pound.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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