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Devonshire Arms1016 viewsThe Devonshire Arms Public House - it was 30 minutes walk to Marple Locks in those days!
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Woodley Whit Walk1016 viewsWoodley Primitive Methodist Sunday School Whit Walk.
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Strines Printworks1016 viewsSunset over the lake at Strines Printworks.
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Goyt Mill1016 viewsThe Goyt Mill, provided by Janet Holmes.
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Town Street Collapse1015 viewsIn March 1992 work begins in earnest to repair the collapsed bank on Town Street, Marple Bridge.
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Weir and Corn Mill1015 viewsA excellent view of the weir and corn mill at Marple Bridge also showing the buildings further up Brabyns Brow.
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Marsland Fold1015 viewsMarsland Fold, off Dale Road, home to the Swindells family for 300 years. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Bonfire on the Ridge1015 viewsTwo images of the same bonfire tell different stories. This one says it was to celebrate the end of WW1 (1918-19) the other says the coronation of Edward VII (1902) but which is right? From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Junction with Station Road1014 viewsClassic view of the junction of Stockport Road and Station Road. Hollins Mill chimney in the background.
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Finchwood1014 viewsA drawing of Finchwood on Glossop Road by Joel Wainwright (who lived there) annotated Christmas 1895. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Hollins Mill1013 viewsHollins Mill dressed up for King George V's Coronation in 1911. The Northrop looms visible replaced the earlier Lancashire looms.
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Flooding at Chadkirk1013 viewsAnother scene of the flooding at Chadkirk in 1923 or 1930.
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