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Richardson family picnic at Greenclough FarmThe Richardson family picnic taken at Greenclough Farm Strines sometime early 1900s. Provided by Graham Meakin, who says "This photo was recovered from a glass plate some time ago. My grandfather, Joel, is at top left head of the table next to his father Charles, and his brother Thomas to his left." Compare this to the accompanying photo of the same location in 2014.
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Richardson family picnic at Greenclough FarmThe site of the Richardson family picnic at Greenclough Farm Strines taken in 2014. Provided by Graham Meakin for comparison to the family photo taken in the early 1900s.
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Rishworth, Beryl and JohnBeryl and John Rishworth Jnr. in the garden of Peace Farm, where he was born. John, who provided this photo, later moved to Brydges Farm with his family. It is dated 1934 on the back.


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Rishworth, Beryl and JohnBeryl and John Rishworth Jnr. in the garden of Peace Farm, where he was born. John, who provided this photo, is now 78 so this photo is probably c1935-36.
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Rishworth, JohnJohn Rishworth Senior. Last tenant of Peace Farm and member of all Saints' Choir for 71 years. John was married to Hilda Gibbs in 1927 and his family lived at Brydges Farm after moving from Peace Farm. Provided by son John Rishworth.
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Rishworth, JohnA letter to John Rishworth Sen. when he lived at Peace Farm in 1924. Provided by son John Rishworth.
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Rishworth, John 71 Years ServiceA card recording John Rishworth Senior's amazing 71 years of service as a Treble and Bass in the choir of All Saints'. Provided by son John Rishworth.
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Robert DixonRobert Dixon (right) and friend circa 1916.
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Roger, Hugh Mr Hugh Roger (82) who died at Hawk Green, Marple in August 1936. He was a public worker in Marple and Disley for 30 years. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Rose Hill Station StaffRose Hill Station Platform and Permanent Way Staff, from the left, Jimmy Pickford - Ganger, 3rd left, Horace Brown - Plate Layer.. 4th, Sid Grant - Station Master, 6th, Signal Man, far right, Jim Noble, Leading Porter. Circa 1949.
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Rothwell, ThomasMr Thomas Rothwell, posing in Hollins Mill, provided by Great-great-granddaughter Linda Campbell. Thomas was born 1867 and according to the 1901 census he worked as an Overlooker at the mill. In the 1939 census he was listed as a retired cotton mill manager.
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Rowbottom, JohnJohn Rowbottom, Mellor Blacksmith, delivering paraffin in a vehicle that might once have been the hearse. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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