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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 19351881 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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The George Pub1878 viewsThe George Public House, Marple Bridge (but near Compstall).
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Bowling Green1871 viewsThe Bowling Green again shortly before going up in smoke (see Events).
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Presentation of Marple Festival Competition Prizes 141871 viewsShirley Bewsher receives her prize for 3rd place in the 'Adult' category in the Pro Loco Art Competition. By Mark Whittaker.
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Mellor Cross erection 19701861 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 Station1858 viewsCrowds line the platform at Marple Station.
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Compstall Market Place1858 viewsCompstall Market Place and Andrew Street.
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Compstall Council School 19231851 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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Locks Silver Celebration 19991847 viewsFree boat rides during the Locks Silver Celebrations in 1999.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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A. Pickles, Family Butcher, Church Lane1836 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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The Devil's Elbow1824 viewsThe Devil's Elbow, Glossop Road, Ludworth, Marple Bridge.
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Marple Hall School 1960s1824 viewsMarple Hall School playing fields in the 1960s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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