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All Saints' School 1960s1229 viewsAll Saints' School, probably in the 1960s. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 041223 viewsThe Queen meets the people of Marple in May 1968. Can you identify any of them for us?
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 101219 viewsThe Queen departs up the Possett Bridge steps after her visit in May 1968.
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Children's Orthopaedic Hospital 1950-521209 viewsA poor quality image of Matron Parkinson with a nurse and patients in the grounds of Treetops between 1950-52. The young girl being held by Matron is Susan Harding (now Magee). From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Noble brothers on Chapel Fields1199 viewsThis photo was taken about 1949 outside our house no.16 Chapel Fields. We lived their from 1940 till 1955. In the picture are Ray Noble, Denis Noble and Valerie Ferns from no 14. Chapel Fields was demolished in 1958.
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Bill Stiff1192 viewsA Late Great!! Bill Stiff of Marple.
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The Willows School1186 viewsPupils of Thw Willows School in 1937.
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Marple 10k Trail Run 20081185 viewsGet set! Photo by Svetlana Roberts.
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Bowling Green Fire1178 viewsThe Bowling Green, a landmark pub full of history, goes up in smoke.
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Marple Carnival 1960s1177 viewsA 1960s Carnival Queen passes over Possett Bridge during a Marple Carnival.
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 061177 viewsThe Queen meets Civic Society members Mrs Margaret L Thomas, Secretary, Mr M R H Austen, Vice Chairman, and Mr. N C Cook, one of the architects who advised on the Possett Bridge project.
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All Saints' School 1948-491177 viewsPupils at All Saints' School during 1946-47. Some names are included on the image but see comments for more. Click for a larger version.
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