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Marple 1911 coronation teapotA Marple teapot commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker. Marple Local History Society has one of these in their archives with a matching biscuit barrel. Dec 18, 2023
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Marple 1911 coronation teapotA Marple teapot commemorating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker. Marple Local History Society has one of these in their archives with a matching biscuit barrel. Dec 18, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There were 16 delivery teams on the rota, each consisting of 3 pairs of a driver and mate. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994New recruit Moira learning to seal the containers. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Miss Archer and Win Carruthers get the food into containers ready for the delivery teams. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There was a rota of 16 teams. In this photo are Margaret Norris, Janet King and Yvonne Kime. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A team of 5 would cook meals from 9am until 11.30am. 20 to 30 meals per round were delivered with 3 rounds each Monday to Thursday. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A typical meal: Cheese & onion flan, potatoes, sprouts, Cherry Eve's pudding with custard. Price in May 1994 £1.25. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher loading the van outside Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher loading the van outside Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Barbara Preston and Ms Bircher head off in the van from Marple Senior Citizens' Hall. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023
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Mrs Harriet Gaskin and family at the Toll HouseMrs Harriet Gaskin with Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Greenhalgh (her mother and grandmother) descending from the Dan Bank Toll House towards Marple Brook - it's an unusual angle, they are going down the small road opposite Dooley Lane. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Sep 12, 2023
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