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Brown Leather bound Photograph album initialed AJD.

44 Black & White photographs in leather album containing photographs of the celebration for King George V Coronation in Mellor 22nd June 1911.

The album was donated in February 2022 by Lynda…

Small Photograph Album belonging to Annie Potts of the Bulls Head Public House, Market Street, Marple showing b & w photographs of family, friends and Miss Primrose the horse, Stanley Jack at barracks in uniform.
Annie Potts married Stanley Jack …

Silver Plated matchbox holder in the shape of a book. Both sides open, one for matches, the other for stamps inscribed:
"R Hambleton, 53 Walter Street, Compstall, August 1st 1907"
Donated by Society Members Ann & Dave Williams : 2023

Well worn Silver engraved ring possibly for walking cane engraved "Frederick Booth from Miss Hudson on completion of 50 years of faithful service. Brabyns 1860 -1910".

Donated by Fred Duthy in 2022. Fred found this in his grandmother's possessions…

Model of Waller Dove Mill(1820) , Moor End, Mellor made by Tom Oldham in perspect cover.
Depicting the following :
1. Chapel
2. Preparation Spinning Mill
3. Weaving Sheds
4. Bobbin Shop
5. Blacksmith
6. Gas Holder & Retort
7. Richmond Hill…

Box file containing miscellaneous artefacts donated to Marple Local History Society :
a. Silver Cup presented to Harold Kay 1902 by the Marple & District Horticultural Cup for achieving highest points
b. Armitage Challenge Silver Cup from the…

Small blue Moorcroft box comprising souvenir teapot and biscuit barrel:
Teapot and matching Biscuit barrel with transfer print to celebrate the Coronation of George V on 22nd June 1911.
Donated to Marple Local History Society by Edmund Wilkinson…

Individual Artefacts too large to be boxed :
a. Copper Scoop
b. Boxed Gas Mask from WW2. Donated by D McNaught, Glasgow.
c. Bricks from Rose Hill Brickworks : J W Tymm. Donated by Edmund Wilkinson 1994.
d. Silver Trowel with boned handle in…

Collection of 16 items of crockery from several local churches and other institutions donated to Marple Local History Society. Comprising :Milk Jug from Mellor Sunday School : 1875 (inscription CMFC)Souvenir mug from Samuel Oldknow 2000 Hawk Green…

Box file containing miscellaneous artefacts donated to Marple Local History Society : …

Box file containing miscellaneous artefacts donated to Marple Local History Society. Over 14 small items including: a. Three medallions enscribed "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE MARPLE RECREATION GROUND, THE GIFT OF W. B. HODGKINSON J.P.…

Collection of twenty commemorative plates from local churches and schools dating from 1800's. Typed index of contents of collection.Also 3 commerative cups :1937 Coronation Coat of Arms of the County Borough of Stockport - George Padmore JP Mayor1919…

A large selection of over 1000 postcards dating from 1900's, collected by Anne Hearle over 40 years.Above examples shown above are : Sportsman Arms Miss Edwards driving with Chauffeur in back seat Compstall Post Office Windlehurst Brabyns Military…