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Windsor Castle Pub1961 viewsThe Windsor Castle Public House in Marple Bridge viewed from the Football Ground.
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Willows School Football Team 1953/541961 viewsThe Willows School Football Team in 1953/54 season.
L-R (back) Barry Wilson, Jeff Barns, unknown, Anthony Peel, Ray Noble.
(middle) Brian Noble, Don Pendlebury, Brian Fleet, John Berry.
(front) Colin Barfoot, Brian Tyson.
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Willows School Pupils 1959 - 19601951 viewsA fantastic shot of the Willows class of '59-60. So good we've included a larger version - just click on the picture to see it.
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Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge1943 viewsA great shot of the wall around Brabyns Estate looking up Brabyns Brow from Marple Bridge. The postmark is hard to make out but looks like 1930.
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Kingdom Hall1941 viewsKingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Windlehurst Road1940 viewsWindlehurst Road, High Lane.
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Wybersley Hall1934 viewsWybersley Hall, from the Marple Civic Society Archives.
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The Round House1931 viewsThe Old Round House at High Lane.
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Lock No. 11 19781923 viewsLock 11, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 19351922 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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Mellor Cross erection 19701916 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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Presentation of Marple Festival Competition Prizes 141908 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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