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Marple's Home Guard1955 viewsMarple's Home Guard checking cars at Marple Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Carnival 19801940 viewsDebbie Nuttall and Beverly Smith in a Marple Carnival photo from 1980 provided by Ray Noble.
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Marple Bridge Mens Choir1930 viewsMarple Bridge Mens' Meeting Male Voice Choir, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Ludworth School 1919 Peace Celebrations1900 viewsLudworth School participants in a British Empire Tableau Peace Celebration in 1919. One of the boys at the from is Harry Aldred and headmaster Mr. Butterworth is on the far left. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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St Mary's RC Church Group1886 viewsA St Mary's RC Church group, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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The Icing on the Cake1879 viewsThe Icing on the Cake on Market Street in 2000.
A Millennium Project photo by David Brindley / Marple Local History Society.
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Northern Area Brass Bands Championship1851 viewsMarple and Hawk Green Bands competed in the Northern Area Championship on 15 March 2013 and came 1st and 3rd respectively. Photo by Steve Abbott.
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Presentation of Marple Festival Competition Prizes 141789 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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Willows School Football Team 1953/541784 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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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 19351775 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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Willows School Pupils 1959 - 19601774 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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Locks Silver Celebration 19991764 viewsFree boat rides during the Locks Silver Celebrations in 1999.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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