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Children's Orthopaedic Hospital 19531158 viewsMr. Newton (left) of the Orthopaedic Hospital's Entertainment's Committee presenting a fountain to commemorate the Coronation to William Hough (right), thought to be Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Taken at the front of building in 1953.
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 051158 viewsThe Queen meets the people of Marple in May 1968. Can you identify any of them for us?
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Jubilee Methodist Church, Compstall1156 viewsThe menfolk of the Jubilee Methodist Church in Compstall. See comments for names. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Field Family (Marple Farm Colony) c19191155 viewsUntil 09/2019 the people in this image were unknown. We now have information from Simon Campbell, the grandson of Eunice Field, the young girl in the photo. See comments for more detail and other photos provided by Simon.
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Trip Out 1950s1149 viewsProbably a group from the Pineapple on a day out. L - R, Mr Andrews with cigarette, Mrs E Green with the Guinness and looking over her shoulder is Mrs Andrews, the rest unknown.
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Snow in the 1940s1145 viewsSnow in Marple - January / February 1940. Station Road. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Carnival 19751144 viewsDorothy Saville, seated, in the 1975 Carnival outside the Navigation Hotel.
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Marple British Legion c19481143 viewsMarple British Legion c1948 with Chapel House Farm to the rear. Provided by Ray Noble.
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Marple Carnival 19761137 viewsThe Coronets Group of Oldham march across Possett Bridge during Marple Carnival 1976.
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 071137 viewsThe Queen meets Civic Society members Mrs Margaret L Thomas, Secretary, Mr M R H Austen, Vice Chairman, and Messrs. N C Cook and R B Sexton, both architects who advised on the Possett Bridge project.
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Marple Carnival 19721136 viewsMore dancers head for Brabyns Park during Marple Carnival 1972.
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Ludworth School 19081136 viewsJunior girl pupils at Ludworth School in 1908 with headmaster Mr Alfed Heppleston (in Mr Chin's room).
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