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Most viewed - The Canals and Locks
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Bottom Lock House517 viewsBottom Lock Houseabove Lock 1 was originally the Wharfinger's House. This was a job similar to a Station Master on the Railways. New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 18 April 2010.
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Oakwood Mill512 viewsTote that Barge! Near Oakwood Mill, Romiley.
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Marple Wharf508 viewsIce breaking at Marple Wharf. The man on the right is said to be George Bradley of Stone Row by some but also John Edward Slater by others, so we can't be sure.
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Strines Road Canal Arm502 viewsThe Strines Road arm of the canal, now filled in, which used to run from Possett Bridge to the Lime Kilns.
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Hollins Mill Canal Arm493 viewsThe scene of Hollins Mill Canal Arm today. Few clues to its existance.
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Marple Wharf486 viewsMarple Wharf in 1912 - isn't it great when they put a date on!
Replaced with colour copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 23 May 2010.
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Lock No. 09473 viewsLock 9 on the Peak Forest Canal, with Station Road crossing the bridge and Oldknow's Warehouse behind. New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives 18 April 2010.
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Lock No. 09466 viewsA crisp and clear photo of Oldknow's Warehouse and Lock 9 with what seems to be a large crowd on the canal bank. Notice All Saints' Church in the far distance.
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Lock No. 12463 viewsA different coloured view of lock 12 on the Peak Forest Canal taken from Possett Bridge, probably 1960s.
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Jinks' Boatyard459 viewsBoat building at Jinks' Boatyard, now Top Lock House.
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Lockside444 viewsLooking towards Possett Bridge with Marple Liberal Club in view.
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Plucks Bridge437 viewsPlucks Bridge and "Ancoats School Country Home".
Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 1 May 2010.
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