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Marple Boys Brigade on Parade344 viewsMarple Boys Brigade on Parade going past the corner of Market Street, probably c1955. Leslie Atkinson is blowing the cornet. Provided by Hilary Atkinson.
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Richard Arkwright342 viewsSir Richard Arkwright, supporter of Marple's Samuel Oldknow. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Hugh Fletcher341 viewsPictured here at Marple Lime Kilns, Hugh Fletcher was a retired railway foreman and a member of Marple Antiquarian Society. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Oldknow, William340 viewsWilliam Oldknow and his family from USA visited Marple in 1996. Here in Marple Library with the late Kirsten Western (in red). From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Clayton, Florence - Legion Queen of Marple339 viewsFlorence Clayton, Legion Queen of Marple, with her attendants. Provided by daughter Carole O'Halloran.
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Jubilee 1937339 views1937 Jubilee Bonfire on Soldiers Knob. Four Scouts plus Myles Arnfield, Fred Massey, Ernest Sidebottom, Murial O'Burne, Sydney Morton holding Maurice. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Headridge, James 1966337 viewsMr James Headridge, retiring Chairman of Marple Urban District Council from a feature in Cheshire Life May 1966. Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Clayton, Florence - Legion Queen of Marple337 viewsCrowning of Legion Queen of Marple Florence Clayton, provided by daughter Carole O'Halloran. It is thought that the lady in the spotted dress was a Mrs Pemberton.
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Carver, Thomas, 1901337 viewsAn image of Thomas Carver provided by The Carver Theatre. It was presented to Mr Carver on 16th August 1901 by members of their Church and Congregation to commemorate his 70th birthday (see image of plaque).
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Swindells, Mr & Mrs336 viewsMr and Mrs Eric Swindells lived in the Manor House, one of Marple's older buildings. Mr Swindells was chairman of the Arts Group and Civic Society, while Mrs Swindells was chairman of the Antiquarian Society. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Clayton, Mary334 viewsMary Clayton, nee Storer. Born in 1841 at the Bangs, Mellor. Died 19 April 1879. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Samuel Oldknow Momento334 viewsA box commemorating Samuel Oldknow's role as High Sheriff for the County of Derby in 1824. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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