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Correspondence with Howard Bernstein in relation to the history and residents of "Ellerslie"
1. Abstract of Title of William Livesey dated 1904. to land and dwelling house called Ellerslie at Marple, with plan.
2. Various census records 1851 to…

Photocopy of sketch showing the cottages behind Ring O' Bells, Marple, Taken down 1922.

Email correspondence 2011 from Noel Brindley regarding information and research in connection with his family connection to property on Hibbert Lane

Handwritten (by Peter Bardsley) and typed information relating to the history and of the Hollins Estate from various periods 1712, 1825, 1867 and 1889.
Sources include deeds, indentures and leases held at Manchester Central Library.
Description of…

Series of photographs with information given by members of Local History Society, relating to houaes located on St Martins Road, Oakdene Road, Ley Hey Road, Brabyns Brow, Kings Drive and Green Meadows Drive Marple.

Correspondence with Irene Stiles re Lyme Grove her daughters home its history and location.
Photograph showing horse and carriage for the carnival at corner of Lyme Grove taken from Marple Website Virtual Tour.

Handwritten research material relating to Manor House,
67 Station Road, Marple
Sources from local directories, census records for 1841, 1851 and 1871 and newspaper articles from 1810, 1901 and 1908.
For sale notice from Stockport Times 1984…

Miscellaneous photocopied material on Lumm House Farm, Dish Throwers : Hill Top Farm :
Two handwritten accounts from the Wheelers Manchester Chronicle notice of auctions to be held at the Bull's Head Marple:
1a. 18th October 1823 : Lum House Farm,…

Material relating to Old Manor Farm :
Two magazine articles relating to Old Manor Farm :
Original copy of a two page article on Old Manor Farm from Cheshire Life dated December 1951 with heading "The Homes of Cheshire 24" featuring Old Manor Farm…

Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings with photographs relating to properties in the Marple area:
1968 : Low Lea Road
1969 : Bridges Almshouses, Marple : North Cheshire Herald : Almshouses are a memorial
1974 : Marple Bridge to be conserved by…

Carbon copy of typed Notes from a talk with Frank Yeates of Lane Head House on 12th October 1979 giving oral history of "Manor House" the premises and surroundings with extra handwritten notes .

Photograph and details of Overdale House and Surgery that belonged to Dr Alexander Gordon Hastings, built in the late 1930's for his family and Surgery on the corner of Hollins Lane and Station Road.
Newspaper articles:-
1991 item advertising sale…

Photocopy of poster advertising Auction of 20 Valuable Chief and Ground Rents relating to properties around Marple.
By order of the Trustees of Sarah Johnson deceased, to be sold by auction by Messrs Brady & Son at the Bull's Head Hotel, Marple on…

Photocopies of 5 pages of extracts from the Rating Valuation register dated 1914 for the Marple area on A3 paper
Information on owners of the properties listed, rateable values and names of occupants includes : Stone Row, Hollins Terrace, Hollins…

Original copy of W H Robinson Auctioneer Brochure with details of auction of "historic stone outbuilding for restoration and conversion to detached country house" named Roman Lodge, Strawberry Hill, Old Mellor; auction to take place at the Norfolk…

Photocopy of Catalogue for Sale of Antique and Modern Furniture at "Somerville", Arkwright Road, Marple on Monday 13th July 1959. Includes order of sale and detailed list of items.
To be sold by order of the Executors of the late Mrs J S Budenberg,…

Handwritten notes with typed transcript giving details of deeds 1896 -1951 for Stonehurst House, Hibbert Lane, Marple held at Manchester.
Notes written 4th May 1994 by Ann Hearle
Newspaper cutting entitled "Ghost house for sale", dated May 1982,…

Two handwritten reports taken from Stockport Advertiser dated September/October 1906 in relation to Sale of The Hollins Farm and stock by Mr T Hambleton who is leaving the Farm.

Extract from Living Edge Magazine, April 2000 with article on research carried out by New Mills Library on Edith Nesbit's connection to Three Chimneys House in New Mills.

Reeds Rain Estate Agents sales brochure for Three Chimneys : Undated …

1. Hand drawn plan (4969) of the proposed 33 acres for residential development at Townscliffe Farm.
2. Carbon copy of an objection letter from Tom Oldham to the Director of Development & Town Planning with regard to proposed development at…

Photocopy of newspaper cutting dating from 29th August 1837 giving information of an Auction of Farming stock, crops of corn, furniture, excellent long boat, etc. at Marple as Mr Thomas Simpson is changing his residence at Turf Lea.

Email correspondence 2011 with research information from and to Christine Ferguson re her family connection with Turf Lea and Bone Mill.

Photocopy from unknown newspaper giving sale information and details of dwellings in Mellor Area, occupied by John Oldham, William Clarke, Samuel Pownall and John Shaw in Mellor. 1893