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Peak Forest Canal361 viewsA view of the Peak Forest Canal from a glass slide provided by Alan McDowell. Thought to be early to mid-1920s but could easily be today.
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Canal and River Trust Open Day361 viewsThe Canal and River Trust with the Oldknow Legacy Project held an Open Day on Saturday 23 January 2017. By Arthur Procter.
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Repairs at Lock 08359 viewsCanal and Rivers Trust carrying out repairs in December 2012. By Arthur Procter.
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Hyde Bank Tunnel359 viewsA boat emerging from Hyde Bank Tunnel. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Canal Side358 viewsA scenic canal side view from the lower section of Marple's Locks.
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Canal View358 viewsBoating on the canal near Hawk Green with All Saints' Church in the background. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Marple Wharf 1995352 viewsThe "new" weighbridge at Marple Wharf in 1995.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top Lock Gates351 viewsGarden gates at Top Lock, provided by Janet Holmes.
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Canal Bank Collapse August 2012350 viewsCanal bank collapse just below Lock 7 in August 2012. Photo by Louise Thistleton.
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Possett Bridge Tree Planting 1979348 viewsCivic Society members Margaret Thomas and Basil Sexton planting trees at Possett Bridge, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1979.
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Repairs at Lock 08348 viewsCanal and Rivers Trust carrying out repairs in December 2012. By Arthur Procter.
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Dry Dock at Top Lock House347 viewsThe Dry Dock at Top Lock House in 1932. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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