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White's Butchers760 viewsD & S White's Butchers cooked up a hot gourmet sausage and burger range. By A. Procter.
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Group 03 - 1398756 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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Strines Chimney Demolition755 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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Marple Carnival 2012754 viewsThe Carnival Parade approaches, by David Burridge.
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Crowds at Marple Bridge750 viewsAmazing crowds at Marple Bridge, perhaps a Bank Holiday? The bike registration and dress suggest 1920s or 30s.
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Who is this?749 viewsCan't quite figure out who this is meant to be. He appears in the group 8 shot, which includes a large number of dignitaries from the period 1649 to 1660.
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Day 01 - Horseboat Maria 01749 viewsHoarseboat Maria arrives at Marple Aqueduct. By Arthur Procter © Marple Festival 2010.
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Sponsored Shave747 viewsRay Noble covers all options for his passport photo during a sponsored shave, circa 1985, in aid of Marple Band. The beard was removed in two halves over two days!
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River Goyt in full flow - summer 2002747 viewsA photo by Ray Noble of the River Goyt in full flow at Dooley Lane in the summer of 2002.
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Parade on Hibbert Lane746 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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Marple Carnival 1963746 viewsArthur Procter's MG on Stockport Road in the concours d'elegance during Marple Carnival in 1963.
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Group 04 - 1550744 viewsSir George Vernon (W. Crossley) with his Retainers Hilton Walker, H. Booth, J. Kelsall, W. Mather, J.E. Crossley, L. Harrop, J. R. Kenworthy, J. Osbaldeston, F. Platt, G. Thorley, W. Whitby and H. Pitt. The Jester is T. Goodman.
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