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Procession at Hawk Green691 viewsProcession at Hawk Green - pre Winson Terrace etc.
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New Water Wheel at Little Mill690 viewsThe new water wheel at the Little Mill in Rowarth is assembled - winter 1992 - 93. Brian Noble is on the right.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913686 viewsThe opening of the Marple Branch of Compstall Co-operative Society on 29 March 1913. Opened by George J Wilkinson (on picture centre doorway man in profile without a hat slightly out of focus).
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Sponsored Walk 1972685 viewsRetiring Marple Carnival Queen Anita Smith leads the Marple Band on a sponsored walk in September 1972.
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Ridge Quarry Music Festival659 viewsA concert at the Ridge Quarry, the old Strines Printworks in the background. Possibly the same event as in the other pictures.
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Walking Procession633 viewsA Walking Procession on Stockport Road.
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Hawk Green Bonfire 2007632 viewsThe fire gets started at Hawk Green Bonfire, 5th November 2007. Photo by Arthur Procter.
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Flooding at the Hare & Hounds626 viewsFlooding at the Hare and Hounds on Dooley Lane. The Mk II Cortina dates it to some time after 1967.
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New Water Wheel at Little Mill619 viewsThe new water wheel at the Little Mill in Rowarth is lifted into position - 13 January 1993. Brian Noble is the chap in red trousers.
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Sponsored Shave606 viewsRay Noble covers all options for his passport photo during a sponsored shave, circa 1985, in aid of Marple Band. The beard was removed in two halves over two days!
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Coronation 1953603 viewsCelebrations for the Queen's coronation in 1953 in Memorial Park. These people are gathered on what is now the car park next to Hollins House (Council Offices). See comments for more information.
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Strines Chimney Demolition600 viewsThis shot of the Strines Chimney demolition taken from the Ridge by Ian Bowker looks a bit like a space launch!
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