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Bradley, Wilfred and Lily c1921Lily Bradley (nee Wisdom) and Wilfred Bradley before they were married, playing cards on what is thought to be Blackpool Beach, aged 17 or 18, in around 1921.
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Brady, Jack, CllrCllr. Jack Brady, Chairman of Marple Urban District Council 1971-72, poses on Lockside. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Brittain, JoshuaThe late Mr Joshua Brittain, first manager of the Goyt Mill, Marple, fro ma 1931 newspaper cutting: "When he left Marple just over 20 years ago, he became the manager of Hurst Mills, Ashton, eventually retiring in 1929." From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Burton, Monty 1971Council Chairman, Cllr. Monty Burton and his wife at the Chairman's Civic Reception and Ball at Marple Baths Hall on 29 January 1971. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Canary Breeder of MarpleA strange postcard or business card - J Duckworth Breeder and Dealer of High Class German Canaries, Marple, Ches. The inset photo is captioned "Sharples. Marple Job:". From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Carver Family 1904This is the 5,000th image uploaded to the Virtual Tour and it's a special one! It shows the Carvers and Barlows on the steps of Hollins House during the celebrations of Thomas and Hannah Carver's Golden Wedding anniversary in 1904. Click the image for a a larger version and see the comments for a full list of names. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Carver, Hannah, 1903Plaque on portrait of Hannah Carver provided by The Carver Theatre: Union Rooms, Marple, 25th Anniversary. To Mrs Thos. Carver as an expression of the esteem for her Christian Character and in appreciation of the sympathetic interest she has always shewn in the work in these Rooms. From the members of the Church & Congregation Dec 5th 1903.
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Carver, Hannah, 1903An image of Hannah Carver provided by The Carver Theatre. It was presented to Mrs Carver on 5th December 1903 by members of their Church and Congregation to commemorate 25 years of the Union Rooms (see image of plaque).
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Carver, Thomas, 1901Plaque on portrait of Thomas Carver provided by The Carver Theatre: To Thos. Carver Esq. JP, Founder & President of the Union Rooms Mission, Marple from the members of the Church & Congregation on his 70th birthday Aug 16th 1901.
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Carver, Thomas, 1901An image of Thomas Carver provided by The Carver Theatre. It was presented to Mr Carver on 16th August 1901 by members of their Church and Congregation to commemorate his 70th birthday (see image of plaque).
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Children at PlayChildren at play in what could be Roman Lakes or perhaps Marple Dale.
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Clayton, AlbertAlbert Clayton (father of Percy) at his pigeon loft in Hawk Green opposite the Goyt Mill. Albert used to supply pigeons to the army. provided by granddaughter Carole O'Halloran.
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