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Marple Hall Carriage LampA carriage lamp from Marple Hall given to The Marple Website in 2001 by a lady whose father had acquired it from the hall in the 1950s. Donated to Marple Local History Society in December 2023.Dec 19, 2023

Painting of Marple HallA watercolour painting of Marple Hall.Apr 05, 2022

Marple Hall from the SouthA bookplate of Marple Hall from the south from Stockport Ancient and Modern by Heginbotham, published 1892. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 07, 2021

Marple Hall from the SouthA classic shot of Marple Hall from the south. This one is wider angle than most and you can see more of the grounds too. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Mar 25, 2021

Marple Hall BarnsA view of the barns and stables at Marple Hall provided by Janet Holmes.Feb 08, 2021

Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodWood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge (front), son Ken, daughter Lois and neighbour Mr Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Wood Cutting in Turncliff WoodWood cutting in Turncliff Wood c1951. In the photo are Oscar Lodge, and neighbour Mrs Sacker. Provided by Ken Lodge.Dec 23, 2020

Marple Hall and outbuildings.

Photographs of Marple Hall and its outbuildings, from the heydays to the decay days. What might have been if these wonderful old buildings had been preserved just a few more years until people began to understand the value of our heritage?

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The interior and furnishings.

Interior shots of Marple Hall, including images from the catologue of the auction of the hall's contents in 1929. Click here to read more about the items sold at auction.

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The Jack Wilkinson Album - decline and demolition.

An album full of the saddest photographs but we're very grateful to have them to preserve the memories. These images were loaned by the family of the late Jack Wilkinson who recorded for posterity the final demise of Marple Hall.

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Commemoration, relics and souvenirs.

This album includes the commemorative date stone and plaque erected by Marple Civic Society and Marple Antiquarian Society (now Marple Local History Society). There are also a few other remnants of this once great Hall still to found and we have photographed and recorded as many as we can.

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Sketch of Marple Hall from the ornamental lake.4995 viewsThis view is from Marple Dale, where there was an ornamental lake with steps leading down the bank from the hall. Updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 15 August 2010.

Marple Hall from the main driveway.3717 viewsThe hall's decline is not yet apparent in this shot from the main drive at the front.

Marple Hall in ruins 1.3340 viewsThe hall begins to crumble.

Marple Hall3200 viewsA full-on view showing the sundial and the balcony above the front door.

Marple Hall3187 viewsA shot of Marple Hall from the front provided by Betty Longmate, daughter of Betty Tunstall who lived there from 1923 to 1932 with her parents, the caretakers.

Marple Hall Layout3164 viewsHere's a plan view of the layout of Marple Hall to help orientate yourself when looking at some of the photos in this album. Updated on 22 August 2010 with a version showing more buildings.

Marple Hall3069 viewsA unique view of Marple Hall showing that there were inner and outer entrance gates to the grounds immediately surrounding the hall.

Marple Hall in ruins 10.2789 viewsBeams from the original farm house are now visible.

Random files - Marple Hall

Main Gates to Marple HallThe Main Gates to Marple Hall on Stockport Road, Rose Hill.

Marple Hall SchoolPegging out begins.

Marple Hall Date Stone 1981Marple Hall date stone ready for unveiling. From the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 4th June 1981.

Stones Roof SpikesLook at any of the old photos of Marple Hall and you will spot these ornamental roof spikes.

Marple Hall SundialSundial in the grounds of Marple Hall, now in Marple Memorial Park.

Marple Hall Tapestry now in Art Institute of ChicagoThis tapestry was once cut around the fireplace of Marple Hall's Drawing Room. It's now restored in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection. See comments for more detail or click image fo a larger version.
Photography Â© The Art Institute of Chicago.

Marple Hall from the SouthA postcard of the Hall viewed from the South.

Warrant to Execute King Charles IA scan of a print of a postcard of a facsimile of the Warrant to execute King Charles I. First signature is John Bradshawe of Marple Hall.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

With The Marple Website and Marple Local History Society