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Marple Carnival 2024Marple Carnival photo by David Burridge.Jun 16, 2024

Charles Ingham Bandroom Opening

On Sunday 18 May 2014 the former Park Keeper's Cottage in Marple Memorial Park was officially opened by the Mayor of Stockport as The Charles Ingham Bandroom, new home to The Brass Bands of Marple. A "Brass in the Park" concert was put on by The Marple Band and Hawk Green Band to celebrate this achievement.

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Hawk Green Festival 2014

Hawk Green Residents Association Mayday Festival, held in bright sunshine on "The Green" on 17th May 2014. The festival theme was a commemoration of the start of the 1914 -18 war. The event included maypole dancing by children from All Saints Primary School, music from the Hawk Green brass band and a range of stands from local groups and craft stalls.

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160 Year Anniversary of "Maria" Narrowboat

On the 20th May 2014 the horse drawn barge Maria, believed to be the oldest surviving wooden narrowboat, arrived at Marple's historic aqueduct on the Peak Forest Canal, on its 160 year anniversary journey of being built at Jinks' boatyard at Top Lock in Marple, and then onward around the Cheshire Ring.

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Marple Carnival 2014

The theme for Marple's 52nd Carnival was MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES and the traditional midsummer extravaganza on Saturday June 21 rocked - and rolled - back the years just as the Carnival organisers hoped. The weather was absolutely perfect too. As always, if you took any good shots on the day, please send them in to be added to this album.

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Mellor Country Fete 2014

Mellor Country Fete is a traditional Country Fete with activities for all the family in a fabulous hillside setting with spectacular views and a friendly, old-fashioned village atmosphere. Here are a few photographs from the day - if you have more, pleased send them in.

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Mellor Mill Heritage Day 2014

Fact and Fun at the Roman Lakes on 7 September 2014 with Mellor Archaeological Trust and Friends of Our Valley including Tours of the latest excavations, tours of the three areas of Samuel Oldknow's industrial and domestic complex. Also Talks, Theatre, Videos, Entertainment and Refreshments with Wood Fired Pizza and Beer Tent!

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Marple Festival 2014

2014's Marple Festival focused on the Food and Drink Day on Saturday 13 September. There were events on the Market Street Precinct with bands playing at "Marplebury" on Derby Way and lots of food, drink and charity stalls. There will also be a beer festival and fun day at Marple Cricket Club over the weekend of 19-21 September. This album captures the best moments from the Festival taken by local photographers. Please send in yours.

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Cromwell Avenue Park 2014

On Saturday 28 September 2014 the Mayor of Stockport officially reopened Cromwell Avenue Park after a long campaign for refurbishment by Friends of Cromwell Avenue Park was completed.

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Rose Hill Station in winter3587 viewsThe severe winter of 1947 brings chaos to the trains at Rose Hill Station - You can just make out the chimney of the Railway pub in the background.

Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 093102 viewsThe Queen meets the young people of Marple in May 1968. The young lady between the Queen and the girl guide is Diane Chew. Can you identify any of the others?

Bowling Green Fire3023 views11th September 2001 - Whilst history on a global scale was being made in New York.

Crash on Brabyns Brow2751 viewsMultiple crash at the bottom of Brabyns Brow in April 1995.

Hawk Green Reading Rooms2726 viewsLaying of the foundation stones for Hawk Green Reading Rooms in 1906, provided by Mrs. Selma Fielding.

All Things Nice / Travelling Gourmet2533 viewsFresh paella cooked in huge pans plus samples from newly opened deli/cafe, cheeses, biscuits, tarts, quiches, olives and ice creams. By A. Procter.

Ridge Quarry Music Festival2491 viewsHuge crowds enjoy a Music Festival in the Ridge Quarry in the early 1900s, quite likely the same event as in our other picture which is dated 1909.

Snow in the 1940s2414 viewsSnow in Marple - Windlehurst Rd (Pen Nook) 31 January 1940. From Marple Local History Society Archives.

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Boat Rally at Top Lock 1967Rally of Boats at Top Lock in 1967. Photography by Hilda Bright.

Marple Carnival 2017Marple Carnival Parade, by Arthur Procter.

Marple Festival 2015Burgers at Marple Festival, by Arthur Procter.

Christmas Cracker Best Dressed Window CompetitionJones Law Partnership Solicitors, Market Street.

House of Flowers Closure 6 November 2010The Edwards family celebrate the retirement of Bill and Val and the closure of House of Flowers. By Arthur Procter.

Marple Locks Festival 2013Feed in Tariff for pets, by Arthur Procter.

Halloween at Marple Lime Kilns 2021Spooky goings on organised by Friends of Oldknow's Lime Kilns on Friday 29 October. Photo by Arthur Procter.

Santa's ArrivalSanta arrives at Top Lock on New Horizons, by Arthur Procter.

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A Virtual History Tour of Marple and District

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