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Letter from Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit at University of Manchester dated 1987 enclosing 3 pages of records that they hold for :

a. The Ludworth Intake Tumulis
b. Ludworth Intake Brown Low
c. Ludworth Intake Tumulus

with…

Research material of the Licensee's for the Northumberland Arms, Compstall from 1824 to 2024 produced by Tony Taylor.

Four pages of detailed research by Tony starting with Charles Twist in 1824 to current date with interesting anecdotes.

Flyer poduced by the Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart thanking all the people who voted for her to win the 2025 General Election for Hazel Grove Constituency.

Also Obituary to Andrew Stunnell who died in Spring 2024

Copy of programme for lacrosse match between Mellor and an All America team, played on July 1st 1937 at Manchester Athletic Club Ground.

Extensive research material from David Sawyer who is a descendant of the Andrew family of Compstall including :

Single page biography detailing the Sawyer relationship to the Andrew Family of Compstall through marriage.

Early History of the…

Newspaper report from 2009 giving details of talk by Ruth Hargreaves on past occupants of her house on Compstall Road.
21 pages of research material associated with this talk including maps, trade directory information along with miscellaneous…

Newspaper article from Marple Reiew 2024 entitled "In the tracks of the railway children" giving details of the author of The Railway Children, Edith Nesbit and the Strines connection.
Also leaflet with a handy map and two walking trails that…

Four typed pages of John Ackerley's memories from his birth at the maternity hospital on Station Road, Marple covering school days, working career before leaving Marple in 1957.

Original Programme for the Carver Playhouse production of Sinbad the Sailor, January 1966. 6 pages with local business advertisements, Marple Dramatice & Literary Society Members, names of Cast and crew
Original Newspaper cutting review of the…

Two photographs of Commerative Plaque on seat and metal artwork at bridge at Chadkirk.
Local People commerated include : Bishop of Lichfield, Douglas Tattersall and John Bradshaw 1602 - 1659.
Situated at Chadkirk Bridge. Opened in 2012.

Four typed pages giving number, location and milage inbetween of bridges on the Macclesfield Canal.
Up to Bridge 94 with comment "No further information available after No 94".
Donated by Bill Beard.

Collection of typed Newsletters dating from 1960's to 1970 entitled "The Marple Ratepayer" giving information of AGM's and current information relating to the Federation.
Small leaflet produced by The Cheshire Federation outlining the aims and…

Material relating to Smithy Court Retirement Development (built on site of former pub The Jolly Sailor): two undated promotional leaflets and press cutting from Sep 2004.

Press adverts and other material relating to the following Funeral Directors and associated trades in Marple:Ian Mann : 2000, 2002, 2007 (planning application)Malcolm Shaw : 1995, 2003, 2008Brian Sharples : 1995, 2000, 2002 (X2)Arthur Vernon : 2 x…

Typed 12 page transcript of lecture given by Dr Thomas to Marple Local History Society on March 22nd 1999 entitled 'History of the National Health Service in Marple, 1948 -1999'.

a. Selection of miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to the possible closure of Queens Court sheltered accommodation Day Centre in 1996/7 along with an information brochure produced by ESMI Day centre giving information on services provided for…

Two photocopied photographs : One showing Distict Nurse C M Walker on Low Lea Road 1910 and the second a cabinet that was present to her by the inhabitants of Marple Bridge and surrounding neigbourhoods on her resignation in 1910.
Original…

Selection of material relating to Physiotherapy, Chriropractic and Physios in the Marple area including newspaper cutting and advertisements see index above.

Selection of material relating to Dentist in the Marple Area including newspaper cuttings and promotional advertisement flyers.

1. Four typed pages giving names and locations of Chemists / Dentists / Opticians / Chropodists and Nurses in the Marple and surrounding areas taken from Directories 1828 - 1939.2. Five press adverts for Chemists in Marple area from 1902 - 1990s.

Five page index listing Doctors and Surgeons in the Marple and surrounding areas taken from Directories 1821 - 1939.
Additional page with information on Doctors remembered by members of MLHS and other sources 1940 - current.

Original copy of a message sent to school children to celebrate victory by the Allied Nations 8th June 1946.
Reverse has important war dates from 1939 when Germany invaded Poland and ending on 5th September 1945 when British Forces re-entered…

Twenty page booklet entitled "Offerton A Glimpse of the Past by Ray Preston who lived in the area since 1936.
Black and white photographs with brief descriptions of buildings and locations.

Four pages with 10 images relating to a "Gladstone Album" which was received as an artifact of interest by a member of the archive team.
The family photograph pages were missing and the clockwork mechanism was in need of repair.
After a short…

Material taken from the display board at the exhibition for King Charles' Coronation 2023.
Photographs and texts with history of previous coronations and how they were celebrated locally, together with current celebrations in Marple.
Exhibition…