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The Garden House2544 viewsThe Garden House stood near Mellor Lodge, off Lakes Road. In 1881 it was home to unemployed Engine Driver William Smith, his wife Sarah and their 8 children between the ages of 3 and 18.
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Mellor Lodge2155 viewsMellor Lodge, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Mellor Mill Oil Painting Close Up2108 viewsClose up photograph of the mill itself in the painting that was the inspiration for the well known etching of Mellor Mill by F. Jukes. Is that Samuel Oldknow in the doorway? Click image for a larger version.
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Mellor Mill from the rear.2061 viewsA similar shot from the rear of Mellor Mill but with a very smart gentleman. The mill manager perhaps?
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Tom Oldham Model of Mellor Mill2022 viewsTom Oldham's family hand over his model of Mellor Mill to Ann Hearle of Marple Local History Society. From the Society's Archives.
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After the Fire 11975 viewsA clear photo of Mellor Mill after the fire in 1892. To the left is the Corn Mill, which was still intact after the fire.
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The Corn Mill1901 viewsA newspaper cutting of Oldknow's Corn Mill during its final days of dereliction.
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Mellor Mill1851 viewsA superb photograph of Mellor Mill in it prime.
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Mellor Mill Oil Painting1762 viewsPhoto of the original oil painting by Manchester artist Joseph Parry (1744 to 1826). The engraving of the Mill was based on this painting. Click the image for a larger version.
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Mellor & Marple Lodges1605 viewsA high quality shot of Mellor Lodge (right) and Marple Lodge (left). These were built by Oldknow for himself and his Mill Manager to live in.
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WW1 Soldiers1571 viewsWounded soldiers from WW1 based at nearby Brabyns Hall are guests at Mellor Lodge.
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Bottoms Hall1565 viewsBuilt in 1800, behind the hall is the Apprentice House, where the apprentices who worked in Oldknow's mill lived.
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