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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 19351779 viewsDuring bridge repairs in 1935 a 40 ton travelling crane fell into the river. Sadly the crane driver was trapped inside the cabin and despite his workmates best efforts he drowned before they could pull him out. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Wybersley Hall1775 viewsWybersley Hall, from the Marple Civic Society Archives.
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Locks Silver Celebration 19991769 viewsFree boat rides during the Locks Silver Celebrations in 1999.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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The George Pub1767 viewsThe George Public House, Marple Bridge (but near Compstall).
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Bowling Green1763 viewsThe Bowling Green again shortly before going up in smoke (see Events).
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Compstall Market Place1761 viewsCompstall Market Place and Andrew Street.
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Festival Cake1752 viewsA close up of the eatable Market Stall on the top of the Festival Cake made by Icing on the Cake. By A. Procter.
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Mellor Cross erection 19701746 viewsIn the early 1970s, despite some local opposition, the local churches together raised a wooden cross on the highest part of Cobden Edge. Each Easter there is a march with members from all the churches and a service held at the cross.
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Heydays of Marple Station1738 viewsCrowds line the platform at Marple Station.
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Compstall Council School 19231736 viewsL to R (Back Row): George Chatterton, Sam Waters, Clifford Tym, Neville Wood, Eddie Hibbs, Cyril Cooper, Laurence Wooller, Harold Froggatt, Albert Hibbs.
(Middle Row): Freda Ramsden, Gladys Cheetham, Ivy Green, Phyllis Bates, Gladys Booth, Edith Brooks, Alma Wild, Fred Cooper.
(Front Row): Winnie Owen, Annie Wooller, Annie Bradshaw, Esther Chatterton, Edna Pickford, Alice Hadfield, George Higginbotham, Norman Wooller, Gordon Knowles.
The formidable teacher on the right was Mrs Hinchcliffe.
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Bowling Green1732 viewsThe Bowling Green shortly before being set ablaze by arsonists and then demolished.
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A. Pickles, Family Butcher, Church Lane1732 viewsA great piece of social history, this card was sent by Mr. Pickles himself to Mr. Roberts of Hollin Wood, Ridge End, Marple in 1907.
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