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Photocopied pages from "The Old Halls, Manors & Families of Derbyshire" Vol.1 : Tilley giving history of Mellor Hall.

Two photocopied pages extracted from "Derbyshire Leaders : Social & Political" with a chapter referring to Charles Dauntesey Langley Greenhalgh who was Lord of the Manor of Mellor, Freemason and lived in Mellor Hall (1800's)

Six photocopied pages from "Mellor Heritage" by A Ashworth & T Oldham giving information on the first families of Mellor Hall.

Various pages with information and research material on Wybersley Hall :
a. Handwritten schedule listing the material held at Stockport Library relating to Wybersley Hall.
b. Photocopy of Page of Kelly's Directory from 1923 Sir William Barton MP,…

Miscellaneous material extracted from various source and dates with information relating to Wybersley Hall :

a. Pages 186 & 187 from Stockport Ancient & Modern Vol.2 : 1892 Heginbotham H containing brief history of the Hall and connection to the…

Three pages of Western Canal Distance Tables extracted from a Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway publication giving distances on Macclesfield, Ashton and Peak Forest Canal around Marple.
Date Unknown

Statement produced by SMBC relating to Claimed bridleway : Strines Road to Lakes Road, Marple, footpath 160 & 161 produced by the Public Right of Way Officer ( Appendix 1 dated 2001).
36 colour photocopies of photographs showing route with breakdown…

Collection of material relating to Willows School Rambling Club from Frank Mason's records of the rambles and holidays held between 1957 and 1974.

Frank was the science teacher at The Willows School and his Archive includes :
Blue folder with…

Folder produced by Joan Salt during the 1950's and 60's whilst at Manchester Training College handwritten research relating to Strines Print Works supported with black and white photographs of machines, the works site and location, its history and…

Original copy of Mellor Parish Magazine dated January 1958 priced 4d or 6d.
Details of clergy, calendar for January's services and a Message from the Vicar George T Rudge. Derby Diocesan News, The Sign and advertisement from local businesses.

Original copy of Souvenir Programme from the opening of the Savoy Cinema in Romiley giving details of the Directors, Architect and professional contractors involved in building and fitting out the cinema.
Message from the Manager Mr Charles Woolley…

Two typed pages of a transcription from the Plea Rolls of the Court of Common Please, held in the National Archives (Ref: CP 43/711) relating to the Manor of Mellor 1760.
The extract appears to uphold the claim to various rights of the Manor of…

Three photocopied pages from Pigots Directory 1836 giving details of the Population of Marple & Mellor from that year.
Also residents in alphabetical order, occupations and address.

Photocopies of Probate papers relating to Ralph Wallers will and testament dated 1828.
Thomas Brindley and Mary Ann Waller executors signed The Oath

Typed transcriptions of five indentures from The Arundel Papers relating to the King's Part of the Common Land of the Township of Mellor from Ann Hearle's papers 2019 :
a. 23rd February 1680
b. 17th May 1682
c. 18th May 1683 :
d. 9th June 1764…

Copy Conveyance of lands and mills situated at Marple dated 2nd September 1876 between the Trustees under the will of Perter Arkwright Esq deceased to John Clayton & Company Limited.
Two photocopies on A3 paper showing map of land mentioned in the…

Selection of small newspaper cuttings relating to trading associations in the Marple Area including Marple Business Forum, Make it Marple and Marple Partnerships to benefit and promote local business in Marple.
Various publications and dates

Numerous newspaper cuttings relating to Ludworth Coal Mine from 1970 with information and photogtaphs of mine and the miners who worked the coal face starting with Alf Gee the owner from 1953.

Miscellaneous small newspaper cuttings relating to local schools recording events, achievements etc. from 1990's :
a. Pre-schools & Nurseries
b. All Saints Primary
d. Holy Spirit & St Mary's Catholic Schools
e. Ludworth Primary (also see…

Two photocopies of measured drawings of Marple Hall and outbuildings held in the collection of the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England in Swindon.
Letter confirming request by A Hearle in 1997.

Single page document from unknown publication with text and photographs showing Sandy Lane, Romiley and the Savoy Cinema

14 hand drawn plans of Mellor Lodge that was Samuel Oldknow's residence built in 1794.
Exterior : details showing Front, reverse, side and roof elevations with measurements and details of material used.
Interior : plans showing layout of rooms…

Newspaper cuttings relating to farms in the Marple Area, various topics, dates and publications, properties include :
a. Ridge End Farm : Farm History Uncovered : 2004
b. Rhode Hove Farm : Advertisement for Fresh Milk : 1994
c. Lower Dale Farm :…

Numerous small miscellaneous newspaper cuttings from various publications and dates relating to fund raising and charity events in the Marple Area.
Typed list of the charities mentioned in the cuttings.

Typed list giving details of individual…

Two laminated documents relating to the Regent Cinema from E Arnfield the Chief Projectionist.
a. Authorisation letter on headed memo paper dated from 1940 certifying Edwin Arnfield has full charge of the cinema.
b. Handwritten diagram and letter…