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Aqueduct Refurbishment 2012-02-10De-vegetation of Marple Aqueduct begins on 10 February 2012. By Arthur Procter.Feb 17, 2012
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Roman LakesBoaters at Roman Lakes, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding. Aug 14, 2011
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Foot Bridge to Roman LakesThe foot bridge over the railway to Roman Lakes. Provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.Aug 14, 2011
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Lea HallThis image of Lea Hall is from the house itself and was loaned for copying by Rick Walker. Lea Hall on Low Lea Road was home to Samuel Oldknow's lady friend Miss Shaw, although at the time of this photo it was providing hot water for tea to visitors to Roman Lakes.May 29, 2011
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Lea Hall Friendly Female ForestersThis Friendly Female Foresters certificate comes from Lea Hall on Low Lea Road and was provided by Rick Walker. It certifies that Betty Longden was initiated into the order in Lodge no. 11 on 19 June 1846 and is signed by Martha Chadwick, Sarah Higginbotham and James Higginbotham. Who was Betty Longden we wonder.May 29, 2011
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Roman Bridge c1907A family photo taken at Roman Bridge between 1905-08. Provided by Vivienne Clarke.

Mar 26, 2011
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Barlow WoodBarlow Wood, near Roman Lakes. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 24, 2010
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Top LockA boat passing through Lock 16, Top Lock. Provided by Marshall Shaw.Nov 02, 2010
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Roman LakesBuildings in the trees at Roman Lakes Pleasure Park.May 30, 2010
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Low Lea RoadOn the way to the Lakes on Low Lea Road, postmarked 1919.May 30, 2010
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Queens HotelWhat must be the ruins of the Queens Hotel alongside the Aqueduct and Viaduct.May 30, 2010
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Top LockPostcard of the Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canal junction.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
May 23, 2010
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