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British Legion 1978410 viewsThe "new" British Legion, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Possett Bridge Tree Planting 1979409 viewsCivic Society member Basil Sexton planting trees at Possett Bridge, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1979. Basil Sexton was one of the founding architects of the Civic Society and later chairman. Still a Life Member but now living in Grange-over-Sands.
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Marple Aqueduct Restoration409 viewsRestoration of Marple Aqueduct in the mid-1960s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Towpath Wall Repairs408 viewsTowpath Wall Repairs, from the Marple Civic Society Archives.
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Top Lock 1978407 viewsBridge No. 1 at Top Lock, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1978.
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Bottom Lock House406 viewsBottom Lock House, above Lock No. 1 on the Peak Forest Canal.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Jinks' Boatyard406 viewsA bill head / compliments slip from Jinks' Boatyard.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Aqueduct Repairs Jan 2015405 viewsAqueduct repairs being carried out on 14 January 2015. By Arthur Procter.
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Brick Bridge404 viewsBrick Bridge Cottage (Rose Lea) on the Peak Forest Canal.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Aqueduct Restoration404 viewsRestoration of Marple Aqueduct in the mid-1960s.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Lower Ridge Farm404 viewsLower Ridge Farm, just off the Peak Forest Canal. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Brick Bridge403 viewsBrick Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal, showing the boathouse on left bank.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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