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Cubs Double Celebration April 1957A newspaper cutting of a presentation and tree planting with the cubs of the Marple Children's Orthopaedic Hospital (2nd Marple) to celebrate the scouting jubilee and their winner of the Goyt and District Boy Scouts Local Association Edith Oldham trophy. Provided by Mary Dovey (nee Wallace).Feb 12, 2021
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Cubs Double Celebration April 1957The cubs of the Marple Children's Orthopaedic Hospital (2nd Marple) plant a tree to celebrate the scouting jubilee and their winner of the Goyt and District Boy Scouts Local Association Edith Oldham trophy. Provided by Mary Dovey (nee Wallace).Feb 12, 2021
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Rose Queen ParadeLooks like a Rose Queen Parade getting ready to leave but exactly when and where we're not sure. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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New Horizons 1981His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales signing the visitors book on the 22 March 1981, at the launch of New Horizons. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Whit WalkA Whit Walk makes its way up Market Street past the Bull's head. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Rose QueenAn unknown Rose Queen and her huge entourage. Provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021
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Marple Rose Queen 1935Rene Rowbottom was crowned Marple Rose Queen 1935 at the Albert Schools. Provided by Dave Watson, whose mum Joan Hope was a Flower Girl in attendance to the Queen.Dec 24, 2020
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Marple Rose Queen 1934Elise Harrison was crowned Marple Rose Queen 1934 on the lawn of Rose Hill House. Provided by Dave Watson, whose mum Joan Hope was a Flower Girl in attendance to the Queen.Dec 24, 2020
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Marple Rose Queen 1934Marple Congregational Sunday School Rose Queen 1934, Elsie Harrison. provided by Dave Watson, who says I think my mum Joan Hope is sitting at the front at the feet of the Rose Queen.Dec 24, 2020
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Marple Rose Bud Queen 1928Marple Congregational Chapel Rosebud Queen 1928, Miss Margaret Jarvis. Provided by Dave Watson, who says: My mother, Joan Hope, is at the front on the left, she would have been five.Dec 24, 2020
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Lodge, OscarOscar Lodge used to interpret people’s character from their handwriting. He did this for various charities and ‘good causes’ like the Carver Playhouse, but didn’t always dress up - in my mother’s 1930s dressing gown back to front! In this picture he’s at a garden party in aid of the Carver in the Headridges’ garden at the end of Dale Road overlooking the deep valley of the Goyt towards the viaduct. Provided by son Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020
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Pageant on Church LaneEither the 1951 Festival of Britain or 1953 Coronation on Church Lane, provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020
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