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Roman Bridge470 viewsThree young ladies pose on Roman Bridge, probably early 1900s.
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View from Roman Bridge464 viewsA rather murky shot of the view from Roman Bridge towards Lumb House. Postmarked 1906.
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Roman Lakes 1960s460 viewsBoating on Roman Lakes in the 1960s, taken by Gordon Mills.
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Lea Hall Friendly Female Foresters459 viewsThis Friendly Female Foresters certificate comes from Lea Hall on Low Lea Road and was provided by Rick Walker. It certifies that Betty Longden was initiated into the order in Lodge no. 11 on 19 June 1846 and is signed by Martha Chadwick, Sarah Higginbotham and James Higginbotham. Who was Betty Longden we wonder.
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View from Roman Bridge458 viewsTwo young girls play on the bank of the River Goyt in a view from Roman Bridge towards Lumb House.
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Marple Lodge456 viewsA close-up of Marple Lodge on the Marple side of Bottoms Bridge. Provided by Ray Noble.
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The Willows450 viewsThe Willows, Roman Lakes near Floodgate Cottage. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Musicians at Roman Lakes448 viewsMusicians, possibly know as the Strines Orchestra according to Frank Barton, entertain at Roman Lakes. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lumb House 1938442 viewsGrandma Strong with daughters Agnes (right) and Mary outside Lumb House in Strines in 1938. Provided by Agnes's daughter Mary Carr.
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Oldknow's Seat440 viewsOldknow's Seat, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Oldknow's Seat438 viewsWalkers take a rest at Oldknow's Seat. Provided by Janet Holmes.
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Oldknow's Seat436 viewsA sketch of Oldknow's Seat by Joel Wainwright. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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