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Marple Bridge Post Office716 viewsMarple Bridge Post Office on Town Street in 2000.
A Millennium Project photo by David Brindley / Marple Local History Society.
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Strines Chimney Demolition715 viewsThis shot of the Strines Chimney demolition taken from the Ridge by Ian Bowker looks a bit like a space launch!
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Parade on Hibbert Lane715 viewsA parade passing over Eccles Bridge on Hibbert Lane, Hawk Green. From the Ardern family folder in Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Group 03 - 1398714 viewsSir Richard Vernon, played by J. T. Ashton, with his Archers, who included W. Allan, E. Ashton, C. CLose, F. Crowley, F. Davenport, F. Emmot, J. W. Fernley, F. Jones, W. B. Hulse and A. and J. Higginbottom.
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All Saints' School 1928714 viewsSenior Boys at All Saints' School in February 1928.
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Whitfield, Edwin714 viewsChauffeur Edwin Whitfield around 1902. It is thought that the two ladies could be Misses Sidebotham, who he worked for. It was also thought that the location could be Beamsmoor on Hibbert Lane, which they owned. It was demolished in 1980/81 but former neighbours have advised that this is not it. Provided by grandson Derek Whitfield.
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Albert Schools714 viewsAlbert Schools pupils with their teacher, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Flooding at the Hare & Hounds712 viewsFlooding at the Hare and Hounds on Dooley Lane. The Mk II Cortina dates it to some time after 1967.
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Carver Theatre711 viewsA play at the Carver Theatre, probably 'The Importance of Being Earnest", c1940. The actor in the centre is Andrew Cochran. Photo provided by his granddaughter Beth Bainbridge.
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Bradley, Mary - Joseph Street c1931710 viewsMary Bradley outside her home on Joseph Street around 1931. Compare this to the 2007 shot of Joseph Street in this album taken by great grandson Stuart.
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Carnival Parade 2011710 viewsCarnival street urchins, by Ray Noble.
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Marple Firemen709 viewsMarple Firemen in the 1940s.
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