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Marple Wharf188 viewsThe wonderful view of Marple Wharf from Bridge No. 2 on the Macclesfield Canal. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Lockside184 viewsA postcard by Ian Price showing Lockside, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top Lock184 viewsA boat passing through Lock 16, Top Lock.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock Escape Ladders183 viewsStone cutting for escape ladders in Marple Locks.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock No. 06183 viewsLock number 6 taken in November 1967. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lock 14 Gates Replacement183 viewsCRT replace the gates at Lock 14. Taken by Arthur Procter 6 January 2017. during
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Canal Bank Repairs March 2017183 viewsCanal re-watered, view from Lock 7 – March 2017. Provided by The Canal and River Trust.
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Lock 12 / Memorial Park183 viewsThis view of Memorial Park from Lock 12 Pound must be soon after the canal arm to Hollins Mill was filled in c1956. The building was probably associated with the Tennis Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Strines Road Canal Arm182 viewsThe Strines Road arm of the canal, now filled in, which used to run from Possett Bridge to the Lime Kilns. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Lock No. 04181 viewsThe metal gates of Lock 4 on the Peak Forest Canal.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top Lock180 viewsCanal boat passing through Top Lock, late 1970s / early 1980s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Top Lock180 viewsPostcard of the Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canal junction.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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