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Shopping Area Improvements August 1962-07: Shops on Market Street2755 viewsShops on Market Street looking little different to today. One of a series of photos taken in August 1962 entitled Marple Shopping Area Improvements.
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Cruck Barn2738 viewsThe old Cruck Barn at Mill Brow, Marple Bridge.
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Beechwood Manor2734 viewsBeechwood Manor was home to Edward Ross J.P., Secretary of the M.S.L. from 1850 to 1892. He had a private footpath to Marple Station, descending to the line after crossing the footbridge that can be seen in the background.
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BMH Miss Hudson and Staff December 19152732 viewsCasualties (hats off) and medical staff with Miss Fanny Hudson (centre) and dog Jack. From Marple Local History Society Archives. See comment for names.
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Shopping Area Improvements August 1962-13: Pineapple Inn2727 viewsThe Pineapple Inn on Market Street. One of a series of photos taken in August 1962 entitled Marple Shopping Area Improvements.
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Wybersley Hall 19962715 viewsWhybersley Hall, ancient home to the Bradshawe-Isherwoods in 1996.
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Bowling Competition 1963-642688 viewsCouncil Chairman in 1963-64 J. H. Grimshaw (with the chain) and his council team were defeated in a competition with Memorial Park Bowling Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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BMH Military Hospital Extension2671 viewsTents must have been set up in the park to house additional WW1 casualties when the house was full.
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Strines Print Works?2668 viewsThis photo is from the Strines Print Works folder in Marple Local History Society Archives. It's thought that they may be a group of Manchester scientists. Names available are: Standing from left to right - 1 J.B. Dancer; 3 T.H. Neville; 5 J.P. Joule. See comments for more information.
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Procter's Shoe Shop on Market Street2662 viewsSid Procter outside his shoe shop on Market Street in 1987, taken by son Arthur. For more pictures of Sid inside his shop visit the People albums.
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Field House2652 viewsField House, sadly demolished just a few years ago.
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Marple Wharf Junction2646 viewsMarple Wharf Junction signal box in the 1960s.
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