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Bottom Lock HouseBottom Lock Houseabove Lock 1 was originally the Wharfinger's House. This was a job similar to a Station Master on the Railways. New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 18 April 2010.Jul 15, 2006
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Glen CottageAnother view of Glen Cottage at Lock 6 before it was demolished.Jul 15, 2006
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Lock No. 09A very old view of Lock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal where it goes under Station Road.Jul 15, 2006
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Marple WharfMarple Wharf in 1990s.Jul 15, 2006
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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.
Jul 15, 2006
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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.Jul 15, 2006
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Lock No. 09Lock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal as it is today.Jul 15, 2006
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Lock No. 09Lock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal, with Station Road crossing the bridge and Oldknow's Warehouse behind. New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 18 April 2010.Jul 15, 2006
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Glen CottageFormer Lock Keeper's Cottage at Lock 6 on the Peak Forest Canal. Demolished in 1960s.Jul 15, 2006
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Bottom LockBottom Lock on the Peak Forest Canal. This scene is virtually unchanged today.Jul 15, 2006
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Brick BridgeBrick Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. As it was in 2006.Jul 11, 2006
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Brick BridgeBrick Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. Virtually unchanged today.Jul 11, 2006
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