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Marple Carnival 2014Crowd Control! By Ray Noble.33333
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Paradise CottageParadise Cottage on Cobden Edge, from Marple Local History Society Archives.33333
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Otterspool Bridge Tragedy 1935During bridge repairs in 1935 a 40 ton travelling crane fell into the river. Sadly the crane driver was trapped inside the cabin and despite his workmates best efforts he drowned before they could pull him out. From Marple Local History Society Archives.33333
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Priestfield StrinesPriestfield on Strines Road, from Marple Local History Society Archives.33333
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Memorial Park Royalty CrowningCarnival Royalty Crowned, by Arthur Procter.33333
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Carver Family 1904This is the 5,000th image uploaded to the Virtual Tour and it's a special one! It shows the Carvers and Barlows on the steps of Hollins House during the celebrations of Thomas and Hannah Carver's Golden Wedding anniversary in 1904. Click the image for a a larger version and see the comments for a full list of names. From Marple Local History Society Archives.33333
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Mill BrowA 1960s postcard view of Mill Brow.33333
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Willows Football Team 1959/60The Willows School football team season 1959/60.
See the comments for all names but one. Can you identify the mystery player front row second left?
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Opening of Marple Co-Op 1913The 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).33333
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Mellor Rose Queen 1937The crowning of Thelma Jowett as Mellor Rose Queen in 1937.33333
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Peeres Swindell's Cottage 1981Peeres Swindell's Cottage, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1981.33333
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Podnor Farm 1980Podnor Farm, Mellor, from the Marple Civic Society Archives, dated 1980.33333
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