Marple Local History Society Meetings 2012 - 2013
Meetings 2012 - 2013
Jonathan Schofield came to Marple and the Local History Society, to describe the Peterloo Massacre on the night that the barricades are manned. Or rather, the first evening of the season when new and returning members pass over the threshold of the Evangelical Church and are welcomed by the open arms and smiling faces of the committee lined up behind tables to hand out forms, answer questions and collect subscriptions. Johnathan Schofield produced a lively and, at times, moving account of the history of the Peterloo Massacre.
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In October 2012, Gillian Mawson visited the Society to present a talk on Guernsey Refugees of the Second World War in the North West.
Gillian began her research into this subject in 2008, at the University of Manchester, concentrating on the thousands of evacuees, both children and their teachers, that arrived in unfamiliar industrial towns in Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire, as refugees in 1940. Gillian's research has included interviewing some of those who took part in this flight to the mainland.
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Read more: October 15th 2012: Guernsey Evacuees in the North-West
Once upon a time, on a dark November evening, the folk of Marple, scanned their calendars, and diaries. And perhaps, they thought, ‘Dunham Massey?’ at the History Society tonight. Been there, been round, been for a scone and a pot of tea, and left with the T-shirt. What more can I learn? If the decision was made to put their feet up for that evening, and give Peter's memorable talk a miss, what a treat they missed ! Peter Braun visited the Society that night, to deliver an entertaining and memorable talk on the National Trust property of Dunham Massey Hall and Gardens. Peter gave us a virtual tour of the house, both interior and exterior with his illustrated talk. Using this aid, Peter wove a fascinating story of the house and those families associated with the same.
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From somewhere in the hall came the cry “Who’s been messing with my mill”, eyes darted round the room seeking the source. Then the kitchen door opened, light flooded into the gloom and through it came……
The members had come for the Christmas Party that evening. Eight tables were filled with them. All sat patiently, or did they, as others took their turns at the festive feast spread out, brought by all, and shared by all. Decks cleared, they settled back to hear the story of Mellor Mill and the Wellington wheel pit from Bob Humphrey-Taylor. But then whispers began, “Where is Bob”, “He was here five minutes ago”, but now, nowhere to be seen. And who is that coming through that kitchen door? (L. Wellington Wheel Pit)
Samuel Oldknow that’s who !
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Read more: December 10th 2012: Wellington Wheel Pit, Mellor Mill
This will now take place on 21st. October 2013
Keith Warrender in October 2013 will bring us us the story of the occasion when Bowden Bridge Quarry, Hayfield, saw the start of a mass trespass, that marked the start of the campaign for freer access to the countryside which culminated in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. 400 people participated in the trespass onto Kinder Scout, a bleak moorland plateau, the highest terrain in the Peak District. As the trespassers scrambled towards the Kinder Plateau they came face to face with the Duke of Devonshire's gamekeepers. Scuffles ensued, as the result of which five men from Manchester were jailed including the leader Benny Rothman.
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In February 2013 the Society will welcome Liz Sykes , archivist at the Together Trust, who will guide us through the history of the trust.The Together Trust was founded as the Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Refuges and Homes in 1870 by Leonard Kilbee Shaw and Richard Bramwell Taylor, who were Sunday school teachers at St Ann's Church, Manchester. They were determined to take some action to help the many children and young people whom they observed living rough on the city's streets.
The photograph left shows applicants for the Summer Camp at Birkdale queuing at the Children's Shelter on Chatham Street for a place.
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Ollersett Waterworks, was the subject of March's talk given by Derek Brumhead, a look at the development of one of the essential supplies of modern life. Derek gave a stimulating talk on the work that began with an Act of Parliament by George W. Newton in 1831, enabling him to supply water to his farms and part of New Mills. Derek then took us through a journey to new springs,new owners, development, and through to the present day. In doing so, the members came to realize that they really must keep their eyes open more on their travels around New Mills, to be more aware of the industrial history to still be seen around them.
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Let them eat cake! That’s the way to do it! To ensure that the members of the Society come along on a balmy spring evening to the drudgery of an AGM, bribe them with a cuppa and a cake ‘tween AGM and the talk. The committee are mandated to provide the cake, is there no end to their responsibilities? That evening though, unbeknown to them, there was a further treat; not one, but two talks from Kevin Dranfield. Though originally scheduled to give us a talk on the Marple Fly Boat, Kevin generously threw in a freebie, a talk on the Marple Tramway.
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Read more: April 15th 2013: AGM, Marple Fly Boat and Tramway
