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Marple Carnival 19801927 viewsDebbie Nuttall and Beverly Smith in a Marple Carnival photo from 1980 provided by Ray Noble.
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Marple Bridge Mens Choir1913 viewsMarple Bridge Mens' Meeting Male Voice Choir, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Children's Orthopaedic Hospital 1970s1894 viewsA retirement presentation at Treetops Hospital for Miss Swinfin, with Matron Hamilton and Admin Matron Howie. Other staff names include: Sisters Brierly, Siddall, Heyes, SEN Bradbury, Aux Winrow, Aux Howard, May Garrett (kitchen) and Mary (sewing lady). Provided by David Myers.
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Ludworth School 1919 Peace Celebrations1883 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 Group1870 viewsA St Mary's RC Church group, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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The Icing on the Cake1845 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 Championship1821 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 141778 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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Locks Silver Celebration 19991759 viewsFree boat rides during the Locks Silver Celebrations in 1999.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Willows School Football Team 1953/541757 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 19351757 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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Festival Cake1735 viewsA close up of the eatable Market Stall on the top of the Festival Cake made by Icing on the Cake. By A. Procter.
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