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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 1935During 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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Memorial Park Royalty CrowningCarnival Royalty Crowned, by Arthur Procter.
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Carver Family 1904This is the 5,000th image uploaded to the Virtual Tour and it's a special one! It shows the Carvers and Barlows on the steps of Hollins House during the celebrations of Thomas and Hannah Carver's Golden Wedding anniversary in 1904. Click the image for a a larger version and see the comments for a full list of names. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Willows Football Team 1959/60The Willows School football team season 1959/60.
See the comments for all names but one. Can you identify the mystery player front row second left?
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913The opening of the Marple Branch of Compstall Co-operative Society on 29 March 1913. Opened by George J Wilkinson (on picture centre doorway man in profile without a hat slightly out of focus).
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Mellor Rose Queen 1937The crowning of Thelma Jowett as Mellor Rose Queen in 1937.
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Sid Procter 1987Sid Procter photographed by son Arthur inside his shop on Market Street, the calendar says September 1987.
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Sid Procter 1987Sid Procter photographed by son Arthur inside his shop on Market Street, shortly before retiring in 1987.
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Shire HorsesA young shire with all four feet off the ground.
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Shire HorsesThe impressive beast pulling Robinson's Dray.
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Ryan Heywood at Buckingham PalaceRyan Heyward and his wife Ashley from Arkansas U.S.A. were invited to the Queens garden party at Buckingham Palace on 22/07/08. He is a Lance Corporal with The Band of The Kings Division and plays French Horn. Ryan is Ray Noble's eldest grandson and started playing with Marple Junior Band when he was about ten. Click for a larger version.
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Carnival Parade 2008Brinnington Samba Band. Photo by Tracy Lawley.
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