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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 051153 viewsThe Queen meets the people of Marple in May 1968. Can you identify any of them for us?
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Compstall Mill Weavers1153 viewsWeavers at Compstall Mill c1900. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Jubilee Methodist Church, Compstall1146 viewsThe menfolk of the Jubilee Methodist Church in Compstall. See comments for names. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Field Family (Marple Farm Colony) c19191143 viewsUntil 09/2019 the people in this image were unknown. We now have information from Simon Campbell, the grandson of Eunice Field, the young girl in the photo. See comments for more detail and other photos provided by Simon.
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Marple Carnival 19751141 viewsDorothy Saville, seated, in the 1975 Carnival outside the Navigation Hotel.
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Trip Out 1950s1139 viewsProbably a group from the Pineapple on a day out. L - R, Mr Andrews with cigarette, Mrs E Green with the Guinness and looking over her shoulder is Mrs Andrews, the rest unknown.
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Marple British Legion c19481135 viewsMarple British Legion c1948 with Chapel House Farm to the rear. Provided by Ray Noble.
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Marple Carnival 19761134 viewsThe Coronets Group of Oldham march across Possett Bridge during Marple Carnival 1976.
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Queen's visit to Marple 1968 - 071132 viewsThe Queen meets Civic Society members Mrs Margaret L Thomas, Secretary, Mr M R H Austen, Vice Chairman, and Messrs. N C Cook and R B Sexton, both architects who advised on the Possett Bridge project.
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Snow in the 1940s1132 viewsSnow in Marple - January / February 1940. Station Road. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Ludworth School 19081130 viewsJunior girl pupils at Ludworth School in 1908 with headmaster Mr Alfed Heppleston (in Mr Chin's room).
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Children's Orthopaedic Hospital 1949-511130 viewsKen Chaisty, who was at the hospital between 1949 and 1951, on the veranda at Treetops with his mother.
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