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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913840 viewsThe inscription on this key reads: "Presented to Geo.J.Wilkinson President on the occasion of opening New Shop Marple on March 29 1913. Compstall Co-operative Society." Provided by Grandson Edmund Wilkinson.
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Strines Chimney Demolition839 viewsA dramatic shot taken by Gill Whittaker as the Strine Chimney comes tumbling down.
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913831 viewsThe 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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Ridge Quarry Music Festival825 viewsA concert at the Ridge Quarry, the old Strines Printworks in the background. Possibly the same event as in the other pictures.
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New Water Wheel at Little Mill791 viewsThe new water wheel at the Little Mill in Rowarth is assembled - winter 1992 - 93. Brian Noble is on the right.
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Hawk Green Bonfire 2007771 viewsThe fire gets started at Hawk Green Bonfire, 5th November 2007. Photo by Arthur Procter.
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New Water Wheel at Little Mill765 viewsThe new water wheel at the Little Mill in Rowarth is lifted into position - 13 January 1993. Brian Noble is the chap in red trousers.
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Walking Procession763 viewsA Walking Procession on Stockport Road.
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Woodley Whit Walk757 viewsWoodley Primitive Methodist Sunday School Whit Walk.
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Coronation 1953757 viewsCelebrations for the Queen's coronation in 1953 in Memorial Park. These people are gathered on what is now the car park next to Hollins House (Council Offices). See comments for more information.
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Strines Chimney Demolition752 viewsThis shot of the Strines Chimney demolition taken from the Ridge by Ian Bowker looks a bit like a space launch!
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Crowds at Marple Bridge746 viewsAmazing crowds at Marple Bridge, perhaps a Bank Holiday? The bike registration and dress suggest 1920s or 30s.
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