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Photocopy of letter to Editor of the Manchester Guardian 19th August 1939 headline reading "Youth Peace Camp at Marple" Appeal for Donations giving information of a youth camp for peace and international friendship to be held at Marple signed…

Photocopy of advertisement (on card) for last night performance of Dr Browns celebrated tragedy Barbarossa, Tyrant of Algiers, The Recruiting Sergent a comic dance, A comic song and Bombastes Furioso a laughable farce on Monday Evening 10th April…

Two programmes for Mellor Church Country Fete held in the Parish Centre and the field on the 27th June 2015 & 30th June 2018 giving information, times of events and Rose Queen procession details from Brabyns Park and evening entertainments

Original Fragments and photocopy of Programme of Lectures to be held at the Albert Schools, Marple in January 1886. by Mr W Rowling, Phrenologist, " for amusement and instruction combined".
Popular Lectures including Shams and Realities, Your…

Original programme for the 35th Annual Open Air Musical Festival at Vernon Park on 4th July 1920 for the benefit of the Infirmary. President and Conductor Mr Henry Bell, listing local dignitaries.

Original Programme of Tableaux for May 9th, 10th and llth May 1912 in aid of two charities, the Marple Sick Nursing Society and Waifs and Strays Society.
Details of each tableaux which is shown 3 times preceded and accompanied by suitable music.

Official Events Programme for 150 years of Transport in Marple Festival, incorporating Locks Festival. 1st - 5th July 2015.

3 original copies of Programme for Marple to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 26th June 1902. giving details/times of Procession , sports, games, dancing ending with bonfire and firework display on the Ridge.

Photocopy of Programme for production from Marple Bridge Dramatic Society for 1925 Season.
Third Production of "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure, A Comedy in 3 acts" to be held at the Congregational Hall March 26th, 27th
and 28th.
Autumn production…

Three newspaper articles relating to a controversial New Life Centre opening as a hostel for the homeless.
The Christian Centre had an open day at Proctor House on Hibbert Lane, Marple 1995.
1996 : Two Newspaper cuttings regarding Proctor House :…

Original Programme for the Primrose League Entertainment at Shepley Hall, Marple on the llth February 1888 with J Bradshaw Isherwood Esq in the Chair.
Tea at 6 pm followed by entertainment and dancing from 9 pm to 11 pm

Photocopy of newspaper article from the North Cheshire Herald reporting on the opening of the new Marple Library with photograph of opening party. (undated) Library constructed in 1974.

Two colour photographs taken of local shops informing customers of closure due to the funeral of Princess Diana, 6th September 1997

Numerous small miscellaneous newspaper cuttings from various publications and dates relating to fund raising and charity events in the Marple Area.
Typed list of the charities mentioned in the cuttings.

Typed list giving details of individual…

Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to local community celebrations :
a. Recreating VE Street Party Celebrations : 2000
b. Golden Jubilee : 2002
c. Millennium : 2000
d. Commonwealth Games : 2002

Original Programme for the Grand Open-Air Music Festival to be held in the Ridge Quarry on Sunday 27th May 1906 in aid of Marple Sick Nursing Assoc and Reed Band.
Also Carnival and Cycle Parade on June 2nd 1906.

Material on Marple Food & Food & Drink and Christmas Fesitvals :
a. Booklet for the Marple Festival 2011 Programme giving details of events for 17th September to lst October covering the arts, music, food and drink, family fun, heritage and…

Two original documents from the Marple Allotment Society
1. Mock Newpaper "Advertiser" giving details of Annual Flower Show and Gala at Hollins Park 4th September 1920 with details of programme, contributors and weather, miscellaneous gardening…

Two original promotional leaflets for Roman Lakes Select Orchestra advertising that they are now Open for Engagements for Dances Whist Drives etc.
Conductor Mr J Percy Tew A.R.M.C.M., Stockport Road,
Lady in photograph is Maude Tew, …

Flyer advertising programme for Marple Recreation Club and Gymnasium Grand Gymnastic Display to be held on 12th April 1902 : Chairman Mr W Oswald Carver

Collection of miscellaneous flyers covering events in and around Marple.
1. Samuel Oldknow Heritage Day September 2014 at Roman Lakes.
2. Mellor Mill Heritage Day September 2013 at Roman Lakes.
3. Marple Xmas Market 2011
4. Maple Drinks…

Original flyer promoting "Facts & Fun Day" at the Roman Lakes a fundraising and awareness day for the Mellor Archaeological Trust & Friends of our Valley on Sunday 3rd September 2017 listing events, lectures and stalls.

Photocopy of newspaper cutting from Stockport Advertiser dated 24th June 1910 giving an account of a Fete held at the Roman Bridge Lakes in aid of the Marple Sick Nursing Society, giving details of events held and names of committee and participants…

Booklet produced by Marple Urban District entitled Festival of Britain 1951 History of Marple and Festival Diary.
Containing short sketch of the history of Marple, diary listing events from Saturday 12th May Village Fair at Memorial Park to Grand…

Two original flyers promoting exhibitions for Marple Voluntary Organisations held at the Baths Hall, Marple organised by Marple U D C Charity Commission, November 1968 and March 1969
Listing Recreational and voluntary organisations in the…