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Brabyns Estate WallThe enormous wall around the Brabyns Estate when it was owned by the Hudson family. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 19, 2019
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Brabyns Estate WallThe enormous wall around the Brabyns Estate when it was owned by the Hudson family. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 19, 2019
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Brabyns Estate WallThe enormous wall around the Brabyns Estate when it was owned by the Hudson family. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 19, 2019
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Iron Bridge and CottageA view across the Iron Bridge in Brabyns Park with the gate still intact. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 30, 2018
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Brabyns Hall in WartimeA red Cross truck at Brabyns Military Hospital. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 27, 2018
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Brabyns Hall PondChildren enjoy this view of Brabyns Park. Provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 25, 2018
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Brabyns Tennis CourtsBrabyns Tennis Courts, provided by Janet Holmes.Dec 23, 2017
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Mellor Mill 2016Mellor Mill foundations exposed by Mellor Archaeological Trust. Phot Arthur Procter.May 17, 2016
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 | Brabyns HallBrabyns Hall was built by Doctor Henry Brabin in 1749. The hall and estate were purchased by Nathaniel Wright in 1800 and he erected the historic Iron Bridge in 1813. The estate passed to the Hudson family in 1866 and on the death of Fanny Hudson, in 1941, was purchased by Marple Urban District Council. The estate opened as a park in 1949 and the hall was demolished in 1952. Click to read more about the Brabyns Estate. |
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During the Great War Brabyns Hall was used as a Military Hospital. Sadly, plans to turn the Hall into an Art Gallery, Museum, Reference Library or Assembly Hall, as a memorial to the local men who died in the war, were to fail, and it was demolished in 1952. The estate was turned into a public park in 1949 and today is owned by Stockport Metropolitan Council, and is a thriving asset, extensively used and highly valued by the people of Marple.
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 | Marple HallMarple Hall was initially constructed in 1658. Its most famous (infamous?) resident was Judge John Bradshawe, (1602-1659) who presided over the Court of Justice that sentenced Charles I to death. The Bradshawe family continued to live there until it was inherited in 1940 by Christopher Isherwood, who almost immediately passed ownership to his younger brother, Richard. He was ill prepared and financially unable to look after the Hall and when the caretakers retired in 1953 it was left empty and became the target of thieves and vandals. This ultimately led to its demolition in 1959. These galleries show this magnificent home at its best and, sadly, its derelict worst. Click here to read more about Marple Hall.
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 | Mellor MillSamuel Oldknow constructed Mellor Mill in 1790 on the bank of the River Goyt. The main mill building was an imposing structure with a central section six storeys high, 42 feet wide and 210 feet long. In order to supply water to the mill Oldknow literally reshaped the landscape and the Cheshire / Derbyshire border formed by the river. Click here to read more about Oldknow and Mellor Mill. |
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 | Listed Buildings ExhibitionIn 1993 Marple Civic Society held an exhibition featuring the Listed Buildings of Marple & District. The first album in this category contains all the photographs that were selected for display in the exhibition. New albums will also be added to include many others taken during the same period. This category is under construction. |
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Sketch of Marple Hall from the ornamental lake.4174 viewsThis view is from Marple Dale, where there was an ornamental lake with steps leading down the bank from the hall. Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 15 August 2010.
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Brabyns Hall3684 viewsA view of the rear of Brabyns Hall from across the pond, which is still there.
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Brabyns Hall3226 viewsAnother view of the rear of Brabyns Hall from across the pond.
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Marple Hall from the main driveway.2934 viewsThe hall's decline is not yet apparent in this shot from the main drive at the front.
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Water Meetings Cottage2836 viewsWhere the Rivers Goyt and Etherow meet in Brabyns Park.
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Marple Hall Layout2759 viewsHere's a plan view of the layout of Marple Hall to help orientate yourself when looking at some of the photos in this album. Updated on 22 August 2010 with a version showing more buildings.
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Marple Hall2727 viewsA full-on view showing the sundial and the balcony above the front door.
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Marple Hall2712 viewsA shot of Marple Hall from the front provided by Betty Longmate, daughter of Betty Tunstall who lived there from 1923 to 1932 with her parents, the caretakers.
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2008-06-22 Opening CeremonyMalcolm Melia, who inspired the auction of paintings to raise funds, watches the bands with Mark.
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The Corn MillThe Corn Mill was separate to the main mill and survived much longer, not being demolished until the 1930s.
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Brabyns Hall InteriorAn interior view of Brabyns Hall from Marple Local History Society Archives
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2007-09-03 09 Bailey Bridge RemovalCounter weights slung.
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Marple Hall in declineMarple Hall in decline during the early 1950s.
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089 - Cross Base, Primrose LaneCross Base, Primrose Lane, Marple Bridge.
From the 1993 Marple Civic Society exhibition of Listed Buildings.
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2007-09-04 Removal of "fill"The gas main laid in the late 80s is re-exposed.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationA close up of the largest of the cast iron rings bolted into the outer arched ribs.
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