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Original & ring bound photocopy of Auction Sale Catalogue for Marple Hall held on the 30th & 31st July 1929 by Auctioneers, Brady & Son of Stockport & Manchester and Rogers, Chapman & Thomas of London, by direction of Henry…

Display from exhibition : Stockport Advertiser from July 2lst 1822 stating that Wibbersley Hall, was of late in the occupation of Mr James Chetham as tenant to John Isherwood Esq.

Handwritten transcript from Manchester Evening News responding to a query 30th May 1908 regarding the origin of the name Wyberslegh, written by Joel Wainwright.
He says ' - - - it was first so designated about a dozen years ago when the Marple…

Page 843 from Macclesfield Hundred showing pedigree of Bradshaw Isherwood family of Marple and Wibersley and the family crest.

Extract from Ormerod : History of the County Palatine and City Cheshire 1882 : Chapter :The History of Cheshire Pages 840, 842 covering Wyberslegh Hall and the Bradshaw Isherwoods.

Copy of Black Horse Estate Agent's details for the Sale of Wybersley Hall and a further 10 acres of land, auction to be held on 12th July 1988 at The Rams Head, DIsley.
Lot 1. The property, a Grade II listed building, part of which extended beneath…

Two solicitors' letters relating to the sale of Wyberslegh Hall Farm for £4000 in November 1949. One is from Brady & Son to Mr Richard Bradshaw Isherwood and the other from Smith, Fort & Symonds to Mrs Isherwood.

Photocopy of Listed Building information with photograph, on carriagehouse, stables with outbuildings and courtyard at Wybersley Hall.
'C18 with large C19 addition. Colourwashed dressed stone, brick additions and slate roof. 3 bays and 2 storeys…

Display material showing photograph of Wybersley Hall (MAH/19/02) with brief history of residents by Kathleen Isherwood.

Original photographs of front aspect of Hall.
Original page from unknown magazine showing picture of Wybersley Hall - undated

Black and white postcard mounted on card showing Wyberslegh Hall, front aspect.
Date unknown

Two copies of Archaeological report from South Trafford Archaeological Group, of Marple Hall on the site of the Manor House in 1992.
This excavation was carried out by pupils of Marple Hall School over a period of three days under the direction of…

Photocopies of two maps :
Street Map from 1983 showing Marple Hall School
Map of the layout of the schools - Marple Hall County Grammar School for Boys and Marple Hall County Grammar School for Girls showing the buildings with tennis courts…

Photocopy of 6 page poem entitled 'Marple Hall : A Ghostly Legend'.
From 'Lays and Legends of Cheshire' by John Leigh.
Publishers : E J Morten of Didsbury, Manchester.
Telling the story of rebellion, Marston Moor, Naseby, Cromwell, the fates…

Photocopies of six black and white photographs on a sheet of A3 paper showing Marple Hall School, the sundial, street names in situ - Bradshaw Road, Isherwood Drive and Marple Hall Drive.
Date unknown

Correspondence containing memories of Marple Hall and of Hollins Mill and enclosing a copy of an article from The Listener entitled : 'A Jane Austen Clergyman in Real Life' by M A Robson on the journal of Charles Bellairs after his visit to Marple…

Two original 16 page booklets entitled 'A Short History of Marple Hall' compiled by F Tunstall from notes by Henry Bradshaw-Isherwood Esq from 1606.
Printed by G H Bailey, New Mills
On the inside of the back cover is an advertisement for the Tea…

12 typed pages with hand written amendments giving history of Marple Hall and family.
Author and source unknown.

Booklet entitled "A Short Guide and History of Marple Hall by H Cotton.
Printed by the author at Marple Hall 1934.
Twenty one page brief history containing legends and descriptions of the Entrance Hall, Library, Bradshaw Room, Guest Room, Ante…

Small hard backed book with handwritten text in which the author describes a tour of Marple Hall and its rooms with his friend, Mr E A Gee. Authors signature at the end of the book is illegible.

Five punched pockets with extracts from various publications which contain descriptions of Marple Hall and its surroundings along with history of the Bradshaws.Page 140 : Manchester Old & NewPage 21-31 & 72/75 : James Croston - Nooks &…

Various newspaper and Magazine articles covering decline and demolition of Marple Hall. 1954 the fall of a chimney stack; damage caused by vandalism; offer of Marple Hall to Council by Mr R G B Isherwood; offer declined by Council 1958 continuing…

Photographs showing decline of Marple Hall.
1. Three photocopies of photographs from Stockport Library.
2. Black & white photo showing unknown youth standing on rubble with fallen lintel
3. Several colour photographs showing neglect.
4.…

Display text giving description of decline of Marple Hall, from several family members
22 photocopies of black and white photographs showing the vandalism and destruction of Marple Hall inside and out.

Transcripts of Council minutes with regard to the future acquisition and demolition of Marple Hall.Aug 1954 Mr R G B Isherwood's offer of Marple Hall and associated buildings to the CouncilAug 1954 Council declined offerNov 1954 Mr Isherwood…