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Rule Britannia!Probably outside the Trinity Church on Market Street and probably a celebration of the end of WWI in 1918. Young boy far left is Wilfred Bradley and the girl far right is Edith Bradley. Apr 06, 2008
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Albert Schools circa 1913A battered section of a school photo, thought to be around 1913. Front row second from right is Wilf Bradley. The teacher is thought to be Clara Prentice, who would later marry fellow teacher Frederick Pennington (identified by his 3x great-nephew Richard Ebdon). Apr 06, 2008
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Lads at Roman LakesThe date of this shot is uncertain but the gents at the back are, L to R, local butcher David White, Mr. Sewitt, owner of the Lakes, and the man with glasses is Mr Ozzy Tettsell.Apr 05, 2008
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Dawson FamilyThought to be a Marple family featuring Grandma & Grandad Dawson, Doris (held by Grandma), Annie (on Rocking Horse), Tom (back right) and family friends on left. That's all written on the back of the card!Mar 28, 2008
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Albert Schools 1921A photograph of local children, believed to be taken at the Albert Schools around 1921. Front row far left Marion Batley, second row second from left Edith Sidebottom, third row second from left Hugh Lane, others unknown. Mar 28, 2008
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Bradley, Lily - Christmas Fairies!These two ladies are photographed in what used to be the Little Gem Cinema near to the Hatters Public House. The lady on the left is Lily Bradley and they worked in the Star Sign factory.Mar 21, 2008
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Strines Hockey Team 1922/23A marvellous photo of Strines Ladies Hockey Club 1st Team during the 1922-23 season.Feb 09, 2008
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Society of Marple Artists 1973The photo above was taken at the 5th SMA Annual Exhibition in 1973, from left to right are : Mrs. N. Smith (Secretary), L.S. Lowry (Hon. M.A), Donald Raynor R.B.A, R.I., F.R.S.A (President).Feb 09, 2008
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Sheldon's BakersSheldon Bakers and Grocer of Marple, from l to r: James, William and Arthur James.Jan 27, 2008
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Prince of Wales Investiture Parade 1911Brown's Social Wheeler queue on Willow Grove, we think waiting to join a parade to celebrate the Prince of Wales Investiture in 1911. Those odd things on the front of the bikes are 3 feathers blurred by the long exposure.Jan 19, 2008
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Ridge Quarry Music FestivalHuge crowds enjoy a Music Festival in the Ridge Quarry in the early 1900s, quite likely the same event as in our other picture which is dated 1909.Jan 19, 2008
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Marple Carnival 1900sA horse and carriage waiting on the corner of Lyme Grove, we think to join a Marple Carnival parade in the early 1900s. Jan 19, 2008
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