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John Jinks Ring o' Bells JugA water jug from the Ring o' Bells when John Jinks was landlord between 1878-1887. Purchased on eBay c2010 by Mark Whittaker and donated to Marple Local History Society Archives in December 2023.Dec 18, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There were 16 delivery teams on the rota, each consisting of 3 pairs of a driver and mate. From Marple Local History Society Archives. Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994New recruit Moira learning to seal the containers. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994Miss Archer and Win Carruthers get the food into containers ready for the delivery teams. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994There was a rota of 16 teams. In this photo are Margaret Norris, Janet King and Yvonne Kime. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels 1994A team of 5 would cook meals from 9am until 11.30am. 20 to 30 meals per round were delivered with 3 rounds each Monday to Thursday. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 12, 2023

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
Album viewed 687 times

Memories of Mellor with Tom Oldham

A Marple Local History Society video of Tom Oldham talking in 1997 about his memories of Mellor, where he was born in 1910. Filmed by Gordon Mills and Stanley Knott, it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in January 2011. The video is divided into 5 segments for ease of viewing.

6 files, last one added on Jan 29, 2011
Album viewed 392 times

Memories of Marple with Barbara Hambleton

A Marple Local History Society video of Barbara Hambleton talking in 1996 about her memories of Marple and Marple Bridge, where she lived for 60 years. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in March 2011. The video is divided into 3 segments for ease of viewing.

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Album viewed 442 times

Memories of Marple with Fred Winterbottom

A Marple Local History Society video of Fred Winterbottom talking in 1996 about his early memories of Marple and the surrounding areas. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in November 2011. The video is divided into 6 segments for ease of viewing.

7 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2011
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Memories of Marple with Trixie Gough

A Marple Local History Society video of Trixie Gough talking in 2004 about her early memories of Marple and the surrounding areas. Filmed by Gordon Mills it was converted from VHS video to digital format by Mark Whittaker in November 2011. The video is divided into 4 segments for ease of viewing.

5 files, last one added on Nov 27, 2011
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Tennis and Drama

This album has been created to bring together contributions from Beth Bainbridge, Linda Breese, and others. It mainly covers the Tennis Club in Marple Memorial Park and Marple Literary and Dramatic Society at the Carver Theatre. Beth is the daughter of Hugh Lane and Margaret (nee Cochran) and Linda is the daughter of Norman Ridgeway and Phyllis (nee Greenwood). Both families, along with a large group of friends were deeply involved in both the Tennis Club and the Dramatic Society in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Annie Pott's Album

These are images from a wonderful little photo album owned by Annie Pott, who lived at the Bull's Head on Market Street. Annie was courting Stanley Jack during WWI and they wrote hundreds of letter to each other. Stanley survived the war and they eventually married. There is a video slide-show on The Marple Website that also shares the story with the Marple Community.

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Marple WRVS / RVS

Joan Smith (Ley Hey) initiated the meals on wheels scheme with the help of Mrs Howorth of Bowden House and Mrs Cook, who lived on the corner of Arkwright and Oldknow Roads. These two ladies ran the scheme for a number of years. Marple WRVS Meals on Wheels started in 1969 and ended in 1994. Marple RVS Lunch Club still provides hot meals in Marple Senior Citizens' Hall every Tuesday lunchtime.

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Willows School Teachers 1953/542920 viewsWillows School teachers in 1953/54.
L-R (Back) Mr. Robinson, Mr. Trevor (Taffy) Williams, Mr. Percy Jackson, Mr. (Daddy) Hayes.
(Front) Mrs. Greenwood (School Secretary), Mrs. Hulker, Mrs. J. Booth, Headmaster Mr Reginald Stanton (Korky) Edwards, 2 unknowns & Mrs Bloomfield.

Bowling Competition 1963-642688 viewsCouncil Chairman in 1963-64 J. H. Grimshaw (with the chain) and his council team were defeated in a competition with Memorial Park Bowling Club. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Marple Ridge Band of Hope2486 viewsMarple Ridge Band of Hope on a visit to Alderley Edge on 19 June 1909. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope'2466 viewsThe teatotal Ridge Chapel 'Band of Hope' have a day out at Vernon Park, Stockport.

Workers from the Goyt Mill2459 viewsWorkers from the Goyt Mill in 1956 L to R: Dorothy Chatterton, Maureen Coffey, Graham Hurst, Pat Cross, Beryl Noble (nee Jodrell).

Brabyns Hall Garden Party2450 viewsThe F. Jones Orchestra play at a Brabyns Hall Garden Party in the 1920s.

Strines Printwork Day Out2384 viewsA photo believed to be of the Strines Print Workers day out, provided by Ray Noble. That's his grandad Herbert Green second row from front, second from left. Dated October 1929.

Home Guard2361 viewsMarple's Home Guard during the Second World War.

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Mellor Football Club 1923One of the very first teams at Mellor Football Club from when they were formed in 1923. Provided by George Dearsley (Hon President Mellor FC).

Paul Howard's last DayPaul and Michael Whatmough lock-up their shop after 36 years of trading in Marple on 31 August 2013. By Arthur Procter.

Hall, F W and Eliza at Stone RowFar right is F W Hall and front row to the right of the man in the centre is wife Eliza Hall. The couple lived on Stone Row and this looks like a photo of them outside with family, friends or neighbours. Provided by great-grandson Tom Lord.

Marple FootballersMarple Congo F.C. - winners of the Stockport Cup 1907/8.

Jolly Sailor Bowling GreenBowlers on the green behind the Jolly Sailor in late 1920s. The gent centre is "grandad" Pickstock, provided by granddaughter Mrs. Selma Fielding.

Ardern / Harrop FamilyAn unknown lady from the Ardern family album in Marple Local History Society Archives.

Haymaking at Chapel House FarmHaymaking at Chapel House Farm in 1953. From the top, Len Oldfield and Marie Roxby, Betty Braddock, on the ground John Sutton and Joe Braddock. Behind the Box Brownie was Ray Noble.

Slack Wood VeteranWWI veteran in Slack Wood Mellor, with his "fiddle". From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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