Local History Society

Exhibition Programme : 1963

Two original 1963 Exhibition Programme for October 5th and 12th at Manor House, Station Road, Marple.
Programme produced by Marple Antiquarian Society giving details of Exhibits, Committee Members.

Two books from Marple Antiquarian Society : 1964 - 1971

Two original books with handwritten notes from Marple Antiquarian Society's meetings, notes on talks given with dates and newspaper cuttings.
1. Volume 1 from April 1964 - 1970 with minutes of Meetings, notes on talks given, miscellaneous newspaper…

Two Black & White Photographs : Mrs Swindells & Mrs Nelson

Two black and white photographs undated ;
1. Mrs Swindells First Chairman of Marple Antiquarian Society holding book.
2. Mrs Swindells and Mrs Louise Nelson Marple Antiquarian Society Secretary

Local History Exhibitions : Poster and Flyers : 1995 - 2000

Posters, Flyers and Events advertising Local History Events:
1. Exhibition Poster : 1995 : Years of Independence 1895-1974
2. Heritage Week Poster : 1995 : Events at Marple Library plus two original invitations.
3. Marple Hall Exhibition : 1996 :…

Material relating to Marple Local History Society

Material relating to Member and their work and committement to MLHS and interests.
Newspaper Cuttings :
a. 1985 : A Historians Dream with Tom Oldham
b. 1995 : Heritage Week : Article & Photograph x 3
c. 1995 : Book Launch with Peter Bardsley…

Extract from The Ridge No 2 : Marple Local History Society

Original and photocopied extract from The Ridge, Summer 1991 entitled "Marple Local History Society" giving information and history of the Society and requesting old records and photographs.

Marple Antiquarian & Local History Society : Programme 1977/78

Original Marple Antiquarian & Local History Society's letter with programme for speakers 1977/78 and enrollment slip.

Programmes from Marple Antiquarian & Local History Society & M.L.H.S. from 1964

Numerous original programmes from Marple Antiquarian Society & Local History Society and Marple Local History Society dating from 1964 giving information of the talks to be held in each year and contact details of the Committee Members.

Marple Antiquarian Society Minutes & Notes from 1971 - 1978

Loose -leaf binder containing Marple Antiquarian Society's Committee Meetings. Handwritten minutes, notes and newspaper cuttings from 1971 - 1978

Recording AGM's Meetings, telephone numbers and miscellaneous newspaper cuttings and miscellaneous…

List of Society Excursions : 1972 - 2010

A4 typed documents with lists of Excursions :
1. Antiquarian Society and Marple Arts Group from 1972 - 1996.
2. Marple Local History Society Excursions from 1996 - 2010
3. List of Excursion for Marple Local History Society 1999 - 2000.

List of Exhibitions/book launches : 1951 -2010

Typed list of Society Exhibitions / Book Launches dating from 1990 with Oldknow Exhibition at Marple Library to 2010 "Ten Years On" at St Martins church hall.
Newspaper cutting : Book Launch "The Historical Industries of Marple and Mellor.

Glimpse of Yesteryear Article

Photocopy of undated article ( possibly 1971) under the heading "Roundabout Marple" by Nigel Parks, subheading 'A glimpse of Yesteryear' with details of Marple Antiquarian Society's fascinating show.

Photographs of History Society Meetings/Excursions

Folder containing numerous miscellaneous colour and black and white photographs from 1994 - 2011 of History Society's Exhibitions, Excursions and Committee Members taken by members of the Society showing layouts, openings of exhibitions

Marple Local History Society Newsletters

10 Marple Local History Society Newsletters
1996, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 04, 07 09. Giving information of upcoming talks, news and points of interest to members

Article : Foundation of Marple History Society : 2007

Single page article giving information on the foundation of Marple History Society from SK Local Magazine : June/July 2007, brief history from Antiquarian Society to Marple local history society giving information on trips.

Correspondence to MLHS

Three letters to Marple Local History Society :
1. Thank you letter from Brabyns School after attending Oldkknow exhibition. Undated
2. Letter from Windlehurst School sending photographs. Undated
3. Solicitors letter regarding a bequest to the…

Talk : Brabyns Then and Now : 1992

Typed 7 page transcript of a talk given by A Hearle & Peter Bardsley on the 17th February 1992 entitled "Brabyns Then & Now" giving history of the estate formation to becoming a public park in 1945.

Talk : The Civil War in Lancashire : 2000

Typed 47 page transcript of the talk given by Ben Alexander on the 2lst February 2000 entitled The Civil War in Lancashire with illustrations.

Talk : Turnpikes and Roads in Marple : 2003

Ring bound book with research notes, map references and source material for a talk to be given by Tony Jones on the Bridges, highways and turnpikes.

Project 2000 Article by David Brindley

Typed document headed Project 2000 Article setting out the aims of the Millennium Project 2000 photographs.
Also newspaper cutting from 2001 under heading "A Slice of Life" showing David Brindley.
.
David Brindley's Collection of slides is…

"Awards for All" Lottery Grant Paperwork : 2000

Correspondence relating to the Grant Application from "Awards for All" Lottery Grant.
Award Certificate
Spending Regulations

Newspaper cuttings relating to Marple Historical Society.

Several newspaper cutting relating to David Brindleys millennium project "Marple 2000" showing a collection of photographs of local people at work and play with photographs plus details of the his exhibition

Marple Review : 2023 : "Grant Secured…

Page from "Exhibitions & Tours/Comedy" : 2000

Single page from Exhibitions & Tours/Comedy giving details of the Marple 2000 exhibition on 12th May - 26th May at Marple Library

Millennium Commission Correspondence : 2001

Letter from the Millennium Commission, London 7th March 2001 requesting assistance in a impact study.

Request letter to Mr Fraser : 1976

Typed letter addressed to Mr Fraser from unknown correspondent requesting information on items that were loaned to the Marple Antiquarian Society.
Items requested included a large photographs of Primrose Mill, Mill Brow lent by a Mr Cropper.

Dublin Core

Title

Subject

Description

Creator

Identifier

Collection Items