| Most viewed - Commemoration, relics and souvenirs. |
Stones Roof Spikes855 viewsLook at any of the old photos of Marple Hall and you will spot these ornamental roof spikes.
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Postcard sent by Richard Isherwood (front)853 viewsThe front of a postcard sent to cousin Thomas Isherwood by Richard in 1934, which presumably dates the tennis court. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Mrs Isherwood Miniature814 viewsA portrait miniature c1790 by John Barry (fl. 1784-1827, London) of a lady identified--on a label--as "Mrs. Isherwood of Marple." Believed to be Mary, daughter of Thomas Orrel of Mobberley, Cheshire, who married Thomas Isherwood (subsequently Bradshaw-Isherwood) in 1766. Mary was christened at Mobberley in 1744 and died (at Marple?) in 1797. Image provided by a private collector in Texas.
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Painting listed in 1929 auction catalogue801 viewsA photograph of one of the paintings listed in the auction catalogue of 1929 but probably withdrawn from the sale with other family portraits. It features Sir John and Lady Done in 1650. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Hal Date Stone 1981794 viewsMarple Hall Date Stone, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1981.
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Marple Hall Watercolour779 viewsA photo of a watercolour of Marple Hall owned by descendants of Samuel Hodgkinson and believed to have been painted by the governess of a young Walter Bright Hodgkinson, who is said to be one of the boys in the picture.
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Marple Hal Date Stone 1981773 viewsMarple Hall Date Stone, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1981.
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Marple Hall postcard764 viewsA postcard explaining that Marple Hall was the birthplace of Judge John Bradshawe (although it is though more likely that he was born at "The Place" Peace Farm). From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Judge John Brabshawe's Bible Box761 viewsJudge John Brabshawe's Bible Box, now owned by Marmaduke Alderson.
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Marple Hall Watercolour760 viewsA vivid watercolour of the hallway of Marple Hall, looking out through the front door to the garden. Provided by Marmaduke Alderson.
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Oak Spindles from Staircase751 viewsThese oak spindles were taken as souvenirs by two boys in the 50s. Years later they let us photograph them but would not meet us. Since both men passed away they are now lost forever.
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Painting listed in 1929 auction catalogue750 viewsPainting of Sir John and Lady Done leaning on the stairs in the Entrance Hall of Marple Hall - probably on its way to auction.
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