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Flooding at ChadkirkFlooding at Chadkirk, recorded as 1923 or 1930. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Apr 01, 2013
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913A key presented to George J Wilkinson on the occasion of his opening of the Co-Op on Market Street exactly 100 years ago (to the day this image was uploaded). Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.Mar 29, 2013
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913George J Wilkinson was President of Compstall Co-operative Society for 30 years until his death in 1941 aged 68. Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.Mar 29, 2013
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913The inscription on this key reads: "Presented to Geo.J.Wilkinson President on the occasion of opening New Shop Marple on March 29 1913. Compstall Co-operative Society." Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.Mar 29, 2013
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Marple Warship Parade 1941In 1941 Marple held a "Warship Week" and raised £60,000 on the first day - enough to adopt the minesweeper "HMS Maple". This photo shows the Red Cross and Ambulance workers parading on Market Street. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 17, 2013
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Coronation Celebrations 1937A march on Longhurst Lane celebrating the 1937 Coronation. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 17, 2013
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Coronation Celebrations 1937Celebrating the 1937 Coronation. Redfern Morton is the speaker. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 17, 2013
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Coronation Celebrations 1937A march on Longhurst Lane celebrating the 1937 Coronation. Cllrs Healy and J Sigley front right. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 17, 2013
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Coronation Car 1911Taken during the Coronation celebrations of 1911, from Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 24, 2012
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Compstall CelebrationsCelebrations in Compstall, probably 1911 Coronation. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 24, 2012
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Compstall Accident, 1903An accident at Compstall in 1903, from Marple Local History Society Archives.Nov 24, 2012
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Romiley Station 150 Years On 8 September 2012 Romiley Station celebrated its 150th anniversary since opening. Photo by Arthur Procter. Sep 14, 2012
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