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Marple Carnival 2013463 viewsThe man in charge, by Ray Noble.
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Oldknow, William463 viewsWilliam Oldknow and his family from USA visited Marple in 1996. Here in Memorial Park at Oldknow's Shuttle Stone. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Barton, Frank463 viewsOpera Singer Frank Barton was sponsored by the Goyt Mill to have singing lessons because his family could not afford it. Provided by niece Carole O'Halloran.
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Clayton, Florence - Legion Queen of Marple463 viewsStreet procession on Market Street for Crowning of Legion Queen of Marple Florence Clayton. Provided by daughter Carole O'Halloran.
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Road Race 1905463 viewsThe end of a Road Race on Stockport Rd in 1905 (the building on right is on the corner of Union Rd and Marple Baths would now be centre of the image). See comment for text on the back of this postcard from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Oldknow 200 Celebrations - 31462 viewsPupils on their way to the Oldknow 200 celebrations at All Saints' School.
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Group 12 1790 - 1830462 viewsA newspaper cutting of the 1922 Historical Pageant entering Memorial Park from Stockport Road. Notice the old lodge at the entrance, photos of which seem to be extremely rare.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Carnival 2003462 viewsHawk Green Band in the 2003 Carnival Parade. Provided by Ray Noble.
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Oldknow, William462 viewsWilliam Oldknow and grandson at Oldknow's Seat in 1996. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Cuss, Roger c1959-64462 viewsRoger Cuss of Mellor was a local solicitor and Liberal candidate in 1959 and 1964 (not elected). From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Scouts at Cobden Edge462 viewsScouts at Cobden Edge in the 1920s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Boris Johnson visit to Marple 462 viewsBoris Johnson visits the American Sweetshop during a flying visit to Marple on Friday 20 March 2015 to support Conservative candidate William Wragg. Photo by Arthur Procter.
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