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Larger Groups

This album contains photographs of larger groups, usually formally posed, ranging from Marple Swimming Club, to Marple Band and local schools to football and hockey teams. Some are unidentified, so if you know then please tell us.

172 files, last one added on Sep 05, 2010

Smaller Groups and Individuals

This album contains a huge variety of people pictures in all kinds of circumstances. Mainly individuals and smaller informal groups (but not always) what these photographs all have in common is a strong link to Marple and District.

171 files, last one added on Aug 22, 2010

Ardern / Harrop Family

A file from Marple Local History Society's Archives on the Ardern family of Marple Bridge that illustrates how important it is to properly label your photos for future generations. Unfortunately this collection isn't well documented, so many names are missing. Please get in touch if you recognise anyone or spot any errors.

50 files, last one added on Apr 03, 2010

Marple Firefighters

An album dedicated to Marple Fire Station and the Whole and Retained Firefighters who have served their community over many years.

52 files, last one added on May 10, 2008

Marple's Women's Land Army Girl

In her 90th year Mrs Jean Procter MBE ( MBE received in 1998 for services to the Women's Land Army) went to number 10 Downing Street in London, on the 23rd July 2008, to receive her Badge and Certificate for War time effort in the Women's Land Army. She was one of 50 ladies to go to London to meet Gordon Brown and to be presented with her badge and certificate by Hillary Benn MP. Photos by Kathryn Procter.

7 files, last one added on Apr 30, 2010

Artist Robert Salmon (1939 - 2009)

The late Robert Salmon was a local professional artist and a member of the Society of Marple Artists for over 30 years. He won so many Pro Loco titles that he was once crowned "Pro Loco Supremo!" This album is a small tribute to Bob on behalf of SMA and his family.

14 files, last one added on Mar 12, 2010

Mystery People Gallery

The photos in this gallery are taken from a box of glass slides in the Marple Local History Archives all cira 1902. The box contains a number of local scenes and we suspect that these are local people but we have no idea who they are. We've put them on display in the hope that someone may recognise them.

15 files, last one added on Oct 04, 2009

Random files - People

Jeremy ThorpeLiberal Leader Jeremy Thorpe is shown an antique parrafin lamp by Jim Noble when he visited High Lane Station.

Mrs Jean Procter MBE outside No. 10.On 23 July 2008 Mrs Jean Procter MBE was one of 50 ladies to go to London to meet Gordon Brown and to be presented with a Badge and Certificate by Hilary Benn MP for War time effort in the Women's Land Army.

Mischief at the HattersMischief with the Pernod bottle when Sadie leaves the room (The Hatters).

Marple Swimming ClubMarple Swimming Club Ladies, the one in the centre is Phyllis Harrop.
Copy updated from Marple Local History Society Archives 3 April 2010.

Albert Schools 1914Fascinating faces from the Albert Schools in 1914.

Marple LadiesHere's one for the boys!

Ludworth School 1951Mrs Richardson with her class at Ludworth School in 1951.

Phyllis Ardern (nee Harrop)Phyllis Ardern (nee Harrop) riding her bike on Strines Road. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Last additions - People

Marple Prize Band at Practice 1965Marple Prize Band at practice at Jubilee Methodist Church, Marple Bridge in 1965. L-R back: Arnold Hall, Francis Meacher, Gordon Nelson, Sid Simpson, unknown, Denis Noble, Ray Noble, Charlie Ingham, Ken Hulme, Colin Ingham. Front: Linda Clark, Ron Townly, unknown, Martin Dobson and a very cute Mark Singleton.Sep 05, 2010

The Sportsman (Strines) Ladies Darts Team c1963The ladies Darts Team from the Sportsman at Strines show off their trophies - Lonsdale Cup, Charity Shield and Rose Bowl. The ladies are (l-r) back row: Elizabeth Hutchinson, Olga Walsh, Ethel Cantrell, Sheila Burden. Front row: Nancy ?, Beryl Noble, Una Newton, Mavis Scott, Nellie Mottershead. Picture provided by Ray Noble. Aug 22, 2010

John Henry Bradshaw-Isherwood 1897A rare portrait of John Henry Bradshawe-Isherwood of Marple Hall in 1897. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 15, 2010

Ellen Bradshawe-IsherwoodIt looks like Ellen Bradshawe-Isherwood has signed this portrait of herself. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 15, 2010

Rishworth, JohnA letter to John Rishworth Sen. when he lived at Peace Farm in 1924. Provided by son John Rishworth.Aug 07, 2010

Rishworth, Beryl and JohnBeryl and John Rishworth Jnr. in the garden of Peace Farm, where he was born. John, who provided this photo, is now 78 so this photo is probably c1935-36.Aug 07, 2010

Rishworth, Beryl and JohnBeryl and John Rishworth Jnr. in the garden of Peace Farm, where he was born. John, who provided this photo, later moved to Brydges Farm with his family. It is dated 1934 on the back.

Aug 07, 2010

Guides, 3rd Marple 19493rd Marple Guides in 1949, unfortunately no names known. provided by John Rishworth, so perhaps sister Beryl is one of them.Aug 07, 2010