Artefacts Collection

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Title

Artefacts Collection

Description

Details of Artefacts donated and collected which are stored at the Marple Local History Society Archive Room.

Stored on Shelves 1, 2 & 3

Creator

Reviewed / Updated : April 2020
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Identifier

ARC/01
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Collection Items

Ann Hearle Postcard Collection : Local Views & Events
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…

Ann Hearle's Plate Collection : Local Churches & Schools
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…

Artefacts Box Number 1
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.…

Artefacts Box Number 2
Box file containing miscellaneous artefacts donated to Marple Local History Society : …

Artefacts Box Number 4 : Crockery
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…

Larger Individual Artefacts
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…

Artefacts Box Number 4b : Crockery 2
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…

Artifacts Box Number 3
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…

Dove Mill Model by Tom Oldham
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…

Sterling Silver Engraved Artifact : Frederick Booth Faithful Service
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…

Silver Plated Matchbox Holder with Inscription : R Hambleton, Compstall, 1907
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

Photo Album / Letters : Annie Potts : Donated 2023
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 …

Photograph Album : Mellor's Celebrations for King George V Coronation : 1911
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…
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