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Marple UDC 1969-70L to R "myself" (thought to be Cllr Jim Headridge), Alderman Dewes (Chairman Chester Council), Canon Garlick, Marchioness of Anglesey, Chairman & Lady Marple UDC Cllr & Mrs Yarwood. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marsland, PercyPercy Marsland of Mellor (centre) in France during WWI. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Mary Elizabeth Green-CoverleyMary Elizabeth Green-Coverley stands outside Peeres Cottage, Strines, c. 1920.
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Matilda (Ena) SharplesYes, that's what's written on the back. Ena Sharples of Stone Row. From Marple Local History Society Archives. See comment below from Jean Bellis, who recognised this as her grandmother Matilda.
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Maud Tew c1900-1910Maud was the wife of Percy Tew, a music teacher and organist at the Congregational Church in Marple Bridge. Percy was the photographer who took this and several other slides provided to us by Marple Local History Society.
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Mellor HorsesLads with working horses in the fields of Knowle Farm, just below Mellor Church.
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Mellor Rose Queen 1937The crowning of Thelma Jowett as Mellor Rose Queen in 1937.
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Mellor Rose Queen 1948Beryl Almonds, Mellor Rose Queen in 1948. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Mellor WI Golden Jubilee SeatA seat near Manchester Cathedral Home presented by Mellor WI for their Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1965. Councillor Headridge, Mrs E Atherton, Councillors Arnfield and Cooke. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Men of Hawk GreenJim Turner, Bill Pott and A.N.Other, Hawk Green.
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Mike CallanThis photo of local man Mike Callan was taken at The Victoria Palace Theater, London, at the 1967 Mr. Universe contest. Mike was up against Arnold Schwarzenegger and came 5th! Mike was born at 2 Chapel Fields and lived on Shirley Avenue as a young lad until he married and moved to Glossop. He trained at a club at the rear of Glengarth which was the hay loft over the stables.
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Mischief at the HattersMischief with the Pernod bottle when Sadie leaves the room (The Hatters).
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