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Photocopy of handwritten pages with comic " advertisments" for local shops and services in a programme of sports events and entertainment. 1914 - 1918.
Some anti-German references.

Document produced in 2007 entitled An Appeal to the Residents of the Moorend Conservation Area setting out the objections to Council's renewed proposal for upgrade to conservation status.Recounts similar attempt in 1997 which was opposed by residents…

Four page article from Cheshire Life August 2004 entitled Don't Miss Marple by Marjorie Henderson. Featuring original watercolour illustrations  by artist Gordon Wilkinson, article includes conversations with local residents, information on recent…

Reproduction of an article from Gentleman's Magazine Vol 18 from 18th August 1748 page 376. Historical Chronicle  entitled "Particulars of the inundation in Derbyshire" reporting on the flood of the Goyt in Mellor on 23rd July and the damage it…

Flyer from Astons Fine Art Auctioneers with details of Unique and interesting watercolour of Marple Bridge 1922 by Maude Raphael Jones, showing old corn mill and water wheel on the River Goyt.
Price and purchaser unknown.

Typed transcript of a notice in the North Cheshire Herald of Sale by Auction for Rhode House, off Hibbert Lane, on the 5th November 1946. Also sale of household furniture immediately after auction. Second page has miscellaneous information and…

Typed pages transcribed from Audrey Featherstone handwritten research notes on miscellaneous subjects extracted from County Records, Newspapers, etc relating to the area around Marple and residents. Items date from 1799 - 1962

Booklet written by Angela Hurley entitled " Hey Dad, did you know there's a Marple In America ?" giving an account of the Fire Fighters visit from the "Township of Marple, USA" to the home of their town's ancestors.
Written 2002 with update in 2005…

Civic Day Award dated 25th June 2011 given to MLHS for Identification of 9 buildings/structure for local listing, given by Marple Civic Society and Civic Voice.

Photocopies of handwritten programmes with decorative illustrations for Lectures / Entertainments dated 1887 - 1906.Four talks by Leo H Grindon: Trees of Old England, 4 Feb 1886  Autumnal Foliage, 24 Nov 1887  Spring Soiree, 27 Mar 1889 National…

Linen Tea Towel from the Dale Primary School dated 1996 with self portraits drawings of the children and teachers attending school.

Photocopy of lists of Deeds of Title and other documents for: Derbyshire Estate; Glossop Estate; Glossop Turnpike Trust; The Manor and Rectory of Glossop, all relating to the Marple Area.Original documents held at Sheffield Archives, Sheffield City…

Typed document with miscellaneous Quarter Session Records relating to Marple Area and residents.Document indicates no Quarter Session records before 1680s and notes page numbers.Items include 1684 Mar - decay of several bridges (including Marple…

Two election notices :
1937 for U.D.C. : Redfern Morton
Photocopy of poster for Liberal candidate : John Brady 60's

Extract from unknown publication found in Records Office with chapter heading : Narrative of Robert Pylkington, mentioning Mellor. This document was the basis for the publication by Tom Oldham "It happened 500 years ago", as on weblink

Typed page heading "Extracts from the 1285 eyre roll for the Forest of the Peak PRO DL 39/1/5 : Translated from the Latin R M Bryant : September 1992. Describes boundaries of Forest.Also Frontispiece to "The Royal Forest of the Peak" by I E Burton…

Photocopy of pages extracted from Manchester Naturalists Society Report 1910.1. Advance notice of members' outing on 18th June 1910 to the 'Meeting of the Waters of the Goyt and Etherow' to be led by Joel Wainwright who would then entertain members…

Two undated extracts from the Millgate Monthly written by Arthur Hulme entitled
"An Early Business Letter by Robert Owens" A memorable interview recalled.
" Early Factory Apprentices"
Both referring to Samuel Oldknow and his mill

Flyer drawing attention to planning application for mobile phone mast at Mellor Sports Club and and skeleton letter for residents to raise objections.
Skeleton letter objecting to Slimline Monopole at Mellor Sports Club to Planning Dept SMBC .…

Original copy of Glossop Union Year Book for 1924 -25 giving information for the Guardian in the Township of Glossop, calendar and other information on rules, Committees, relief (Poor Laws)

Original copy of Home Office Report dated 26th April 1902 into the circumstances of an Explosion of Gunpowder resulting in the death of Robert Lee son of the head of the firm of Messrs James Lee & Sons, New Road, Marple by Captain M B Lloyd.

Original single page with text and pictures entitled "Interesting Events and Places during 1911" showing 9 local events with photographs.Showing flood at Gee Cross, Dan Bank and Chadkirk with photos of Thomas Carver and J W Lancashire; Oakwood Hall,…

Original receipted Invoice in sum of £5, 0. 0d for Legal work by Charles Walmsley to Messrs James Bowden, James Arnfield and Jonathan Jowett dated May 1844 for professional services.

Three advertising carrier bags for local shops.
Archers Bakery, Mulligans and J H Neal.

Three leaflets produced by Decor Art Creations Ltd of Canterbury advertising original commemorative porcelain for Marple and Marple Bridge showing local scenes on cups, saucers and plates ( in sets of 6 ).
Each leaflet contains order form and…