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Lock 12 / Liberal ClubThis view of the Liberal Club from Lock 12 Pound must be soon after the canal arm to Hollins Mill was filled in c1956. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 19, 2019
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Lock 12 / Memorial ParkThis view of Memorial Park from Lock 12 Pound must be soon after the canal arm to Hollins Mill was filled in c1956. The building was probably associated with the Tennis Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 19, 2019
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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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 | 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 House2403 viewsA sepia shot of Aqueduct House.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Roman Bridge2331 viewsA young gentleman poses for the camera at Roman Bridge.
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By the Roman Bridge2321 viewsA hand coloured postcard of the approach to Roman Bridge, c1910.
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Mineral Mill1893 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 Bridge1891 viewsThree chaps strike a pose on the Roman Bridge.
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Jinks' Boatyard1811 viewsWorkers at Jinks' Boatyard pose for a photo with great reflections.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 11 19781647 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Roman Bridge1237 viewsA group on a day trip pose for a photograph on Roman Bridge.
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| Random files - Attractions and Features |
Roman LakesIt's photographs like this that make you realise just how popular Roman Lakes was as a tourist attraction.
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View from Roman BridgeTow young men enjoy the view from Roman Bridge. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Flood Gates WeirFlood Gates Weir near Roman Lakes.
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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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Top LockView from the towpath near Top Lock on the Peak Forest Canal.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 09 1969A murky winter's day in 1969 at Lock 9 and Oldknow's Warehouse.
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Lock No. 12A different coloured view of lock 12 on the Peak Forest Canal taken from Possett Bridge, probably 1960s.
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Marple LodgeA hand coloured postcard of Marple Lodge, near Bottoms Bridge.
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