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Macclesfield Canal RepairsTow path repairs on the Macclesfield Canal near to the Goyt Mill. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple CanalSomewhere on Marple's Canals, can you identify the spot?
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Marple CanalFishing on Marple Canal in a bowler hat. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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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.
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Marple Canal MultiviewA multiview postcard of Marple's Canals. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Marple Ice BreakerThe Marple Ice Breaker at Gloucester Waterways Museum in 1998.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple LocksA handcoloured shot of Marple Locks from a Souvenir of Marple Booklet.
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Marple MarinaMarple Marina near Top Lock, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple WharfIce breaking at Marple Wharf. The man on the right is said to be George Bradley of Stone Row by some but also John Edward Slater by others, so we can't be sure.
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Marple WharfMarple Wharf in 1912 - isn't it great when they put a date on!
Replaced with colour copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 23 May 2010.
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Marple WharfMarple Wharf in 1990s.
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Marple WharfLittle changed from the present day, the wharf by Top Lock.
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