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Carver, Hannah, 19032223 viewsPlaque on portrait of Hannah Carver provided by The Carver Theatre: Union Rooms, Marple, 25th Anniversary. To Mrs Thos. Carver as an expression of the esteem for her Christian Character and in appreciation of the sympathetic interest she has always shewn in the work in these Rooms. From the members of the Church & Congregation Dec 5th 1903.
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Early Memories of Marple2174 viewsThe cover of Memories of Mellor with Barbara Hambleton, the 28 minute video featured in this album that was filmed by Gordon Mills in 1996. The video is divided into 3 segments for ease of viewing.
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Guides, 3rd Marple 19492166 views3rd Marple Guides in 1949, unfortunately no names known. provided by John Rishworth, so perhaps sister Beryl is one of them.
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The Gypsy Fair (at Rose Hill House)2142 views'The Gypsy Fair' - taken at a 3 day festival run by the Marple Congregational Church in the grounds of Rose Hill House, home of the Johnson family. Margaret Cochran is kneeling far right, and her sister Helen next to her with the tambourine. Margaret's daughter Beth Bainbridge, who provided the photo, believes it to be c1923/4.
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Jowett - Curtis Mellor Wedding2128 viewsMiss Florence Muriel Curtis, eldest dau. of Mr & Mrs Harry P Curtis FTI of "Hazeldene", Mellor, and William Clement Jowett, elder son of Mrs Jowett, of the Manor House, Mellor, and the late William Jowett, JP, FRMS, were married at St. Thomas's Church. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Prize Band at Practice 19652110 viewsMarple Prize Band at practice at Jubilee Methodist Church, Marple Bridge in 1965. L-R back: Arnold Hall, Francis Meacher, Gordon Nelson, Sid Simpson, unknown, Denis Noble, Ray Noble, Charlie Ingham, Ken Hulme, Colin Ingham. Front: Linda Clark, Ron Townly, unknown, Martin Dobson and a very cute Mark Singleton.
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Marple Bridge Football Team2102 viewsA Marple Bridge Football team but no date, names or location. Can you help?
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Marple's Home Guard2071 viewsMarple's Home Guard checking cars at Marple Bridge. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Marple Bridge Mens Choir2043 viewsMarple Bridge Mens' Meeting Male Voice Choir, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Ludworth School 1919 Peace Celebrations2018 viewsLudworth School participants in a British Empire Tableau Peace Celebration in 1919. One of the boys at the from is Harry Aldred and headmaster Mr. Butterworth is on the far left. From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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St Mary's RC Church Group1986 viewsA St Mary's RC Church group, from Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Willows School Football Team 1953/541959 viewsThe Willows School Football Team in 1953/54 season.
L-R (back) Barry Wilson, Jeff Barns, unknown, Anthony Peel, Ray Noble.
(middle) Brian Noble, Don Pendlebury, Brian Fleet, John Berry.
(front) Colin Barfoot, Brian Tyson.
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