"Places of Worship down the Centuries" Exhibition Boards : 2018
Photographic record of an exhibition boards produced for the "Fact and Fun Day" at Roman Lakes 2018, showing the places of worship in and around Marple, its history, development and decline.
Seven Pages.
<strong>Re-located in Cabinet 3</strong>
EXH/07/013
Louiset
"Remembered" : 1999 : Peter Clarke
a. Laminated A4 Poster advertising Exhibition at Marple Library on the 14th - 27th November 1999. "Remembered - Marple Men who fell in The Great War" .<br />b. Newspaper cuttings relating to this exhibition<br />and to the book 'Remembered' written by Peter Clarke in 2006 following further research on Marple's only Victoria Cross holder, Cpt (acting Lt-Col) John Stanhope Collings-Wells, DSO.
Peter Clark : 2018
Reviewed AB 07/2023
WOR/02/04
Louiset
Bellairs Diary Extracts
Two display items detailing extracts from the diary of Charles Bellairs, who visited Marple Hall in 1838. These describe the hall's location in the countryside, plans to attend an Agricultural Society meeting and some information on the inheritance of Marple Hall estates.
Reviewed AB 01/2023
MAH/08/03
Louiset
Correspondence re Complaint about Restoration
Two photocopied documents from email correspondence between Mark Whittaker and "Axel" after a complaint regarding the Restoration of the Iron Bridge. 2008
Reviewed AB 07/2023
Louiset
BRH/010/03
Etherow Country Park press cuttings and magazine articles
Press cuttings and magazine articles, some photocopied, about Etherow Country Park from 1988 - 2019. <br /><br />Topics covered include :<br />
<ul>
<li>general history and descriptions;</li>
<li>opportunities for sailing;</li>
<li>unsuccessful plans for hydro-electric scheme at weir;</li>
<li>wildlife and bid for status as nature reserve; conntroversial felling of trees on banks of lake; appearance of toxic algae;</li>
<li>changes to the cafe.</li>
</ul>
COM/01/010
Louiset
J Swindells Esq receipt from The Imperial Hotel, London
Original receipt from The Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London for 6 shillings made out to J Swindells Esq.
CRE/01/06
Louiset
Lacrosse Teams : 1920/21 and 1928/29
Original black and white photograph of Mellor Lacrosse team from 1928/29 after winning 3rd Division. Donated by Tom Oldham who is second from the right on the back row, with his Uncle Hugh sitting in the centre of front row.<br /><br />Copy of photograph of Marple Lacrosse B team from 1920/21. Letter from 'Edmund' to 'Peter' naming members of this team in response to display of the photograph in the 1995 local history exhibition.
SPO/01/05
Louiset
Updated Sep 21 : SR
Major Industries of Bredbury & Romiley : Neil Mullineux
Five printed pages with information and photographs of the major industries of Bredbury & Romiley compiled by Neil Mullineux 2021
Information from various sources including Bredbury Urban Disctict Council Guide circa 1974, Brief History booklet of Romiley 1974.
Neil Mullineux
Reviewed AB 02/2024
OMA/02/07
Louiset
Mellor Memorial Garden
A3 Drawing and key showing the proposed restoration of Mellor Memorial Gardens : Not to scale : No date<br />Article from The Review (Spring/Summer 2011) describing restoration work on Mellor Memorial Garden resulting in winning of Pride in Marple Award.
Reviewed AB 07/2023
WOR/01/024
Louiset
Orders of Service for School's Annual Sermon
Original Orders of Service for Annual Sermons held at All Saints' Church on behalf of its Day and Sunday Schools:<br />a. 17 July 1881,<br />b. 19 July 1890,<br />c. 15 July 1923.
CHUAS/07/04
SheilaR
WW1 Tank which was 'given' from Marple
Research material and correspondence with P Jennings & MLHS in regard to the Tank Banks under the National War Bonds and Savings Certificate scheme and awarded to Marple for their contribution.
Photograph shows tank at Marple Memorial Park.
Photocopies of newspaper articles relating to the Marple Tank from 1920.
Reviewed AB 07/2023
WOR/01/021
Louiset
'Chairman of the Council' Wooden Plaque in Marple Library
Photograph of Wooden plaque with names of Chairman of the Council listed chronologically from 1874 - 1974 located in Marple Library
Reviewed AB 09/2023
UDC/01/017
Louiset
"60 Years of History" Exhibition : 2011
Flyer promoting Marple Local History Society Exhibition at the Library "60 Years of History"
Also pages from comments book written by the people attending.
LOH/05/07
Louiset
"A Colliery at Each End " Newspaper Report : Pre 1892
Original and transcript of newspaper report under the heading "Reminiscences of Marple Bridge : A time when the Village was Alive : A Colliery at Each End : The Good Old Days" . <br />Includes reminiscences of Marple Bridge in previous times compared to current times; working conditions; presence of Irish workforce especially for summer harvest.<br />Date unknown could be before 1892 written as post mill fire.
COA/01/09
Louiset
"A Little Bit of Family History" : Research by Steve Till : 2019
100 loose typed pages with illustrations in a clear folder donated to MLHS by Steve Till in 2019 in recognition of the help he received by Ruth Hargreaves, Bill Beard and Hilary Atkinson in researching the "Ratcliffe of Marple" side of his ancestors. <br /><br />Although his family ancestor were mainly out of area, Derbyshire/Staffordshire it paints a fascinating history of canals, brewing/ Australian "Exiles" /RAF/Guy Gibson Bomb Release and social history of an era.<br /><br />The material on the "Ratcliffes" was extracted and is filed in People Folder : PPL/ 07/08 : Material on Ratcliffe Family
HIS/02/01
Louiset
"All Change at Marple" : School Project : W R Burton : 1971-2
Handwritten school text book belonging to Warwick R Burton for his Design Course 1971 -1972 with the title "All Change at Marple!"
History of Marple Station and railways given in text, drawings and photographs.
Warwick R Burton
Bequest from W R Burton to Marple Local History Society : 2017
Reviewed AB 08/2022
RAA/02/01
Louiset
"Awards for All" Lottery Grant Paperwork : 2000
Correspondence relating to the Grant Application from "Awards for All" Lottery Grant.
Award Certificate
Spending Regulations
LOH/05/02
Louiset
"Blind Joe" Cooper : Brief History & Photograph
Photocopy of a newspaper article from the North Cheshire Herald dated 28.3.1931 accompanied by a photograph of Joe Cooper and his dog Prince with a brief biography of his life and work in Compstall.
A well known character who sat on Brabyns Brow for 15 years with his concertina and dog Prince.
PPL/01/13
Louiset
"Books Not Beer" Exhibition : 2007
Poster for "Books Not Beer" advertising a Free Exhibition celebrating the Centenary of the Opening of Hawk Green Reading Room, 30th September 2007 with exhibits on history of Reading Rooms, Goyt Mill, refreshments etc.
HAG/01/02
Louiset
"Brief History of Woodville Estate Marple " : Peter Bardsley : 1996
Two page typed document entitled "A Brief History of Woodville Estate, Marple" written by Peter Bardsley from Marple Local History Society dated 1996
Reviewed AB 07/2023
WOD/01/02
Louiset
"Carver Bros" envelope sent from Gibraltar : 1856
Copy envelope marked "Carver Bros" dated 1856 sent from Gibraltar.
Copy and information of envelope with logo of Carver Bros, Gibraltar sent 1856 with date stamp description.
HOM/01/014
LouiseT
"Cleadon" : Unit for Handicapped Children : 1978
Original Architect's drawing showing unit for handicapped children, "Cleadon" Dale Road, Marple dated 7.4.78
Heywood Ashworth & Orford, Chartered Architects,
97 Bridge Street, Manchester
Reviewed AB 09/2023
TRE/01/02
Louiset
"Disappeared without Trace" : Story of Hollins Mill
Three pages from "Local History & Heritage with Marple Website" downloaded from Marple-uk.com.
Written by Peter Clark, under the heading "Disappeared without Trace" giving The Story of Hollins Mill with text, maps and photographs
HOM/02/010
Louiset
"Discover Marple's Ancient Footpaths" WEA Course : 1990
WEA course "Marple's Ancient Footpaths" by Don Lee 1990 ; Agenda information including 6 walk routes with associated maps.
Reviewed AB 08/2023
WAI/02/012
Louiset
"Ellerslie", 30 St Martins Road Research
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 1911 relating to property and family.
Reviewed AB 10/2022
HOU/01/020
Louiset