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White's Butchers709 viewsD & S White's Butchers cooked up a hot gourmet sausage and burger range. By A. Procter.
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Coronation 1953707 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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Marple Carnival 1963706 viewsArthur Procter's MG on Stockport Road in the concours d'elegance during Marple Carnival in 1963.
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Group 03 - 1398703 viewsSir Richard Vernon, played by J. T. Ashton, with his Archers, who included W. Allan, E. Ashton, C. CLose, F. Crowley, F. Davenport, F. Emmot, J. W. Fernley, F. Jones, W. B. Hulse and A. and J. Higginbottom.
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Day 01 - Horseboat Maria 01701 viewsHoarseboat Maria arrives at Marple Aqueduct. By Arthur Procter © Marple Festival 2010.
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Flooding at the Hare & Hounds700 viewsFlooding at the Hare and Hounds on Dooley Lane. The Mk II Cortina dates it to some time after 1967.
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Parade on Hibbert Lane700 viewsA parade passing over Eccles Bridge on Hibbert Lane, Hawk Green. From the Ardern family folder in Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Strines Chimney Demolition699 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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Carnival Parade 2011697 viewsCarnival street urchins, by Ray Noble.
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Who is this?694 viewsCan't quite figure out who this is meant to be. He appears in the group 8 shot, which includes a large number of dignitaries from the period 1649 to 1660.
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Crowds at Marple Bridge694 viewsAmazing crowds at Marple Bridge, perhaps a Bank Holiday? The bike registration and dress suggest 1920s or 30s.
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Sponsored Shave693 viewsRay Noble covers all options for his passport photo during a sponsored shave, circa 1985, in aid of Marple Band. The beard was removed in two halves over two days!
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