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Photocopy of typed document : Application for Grant under provisions of Section 6 of Local Government Act 1966 giving history, description of Lime Kilns and adjacent land and the work that would be carried out.
This would involve partial demolition…

Five downloaded pages from Marple Website under the heading "Whats Happening to Oldknow's Lime Kilns?" produced by Marple Civic Society to highlighting the impending archaeological survey and future activities at the Lime Kilns as part of the…

Article downloaded from www.pittdixon.to-plus.net. Industrial Heritage website with title "Marple Lime Works, Mineral Mill & Brick Works" containing 18 pages of text, maps and photographs with history of the Lime works, Mineral Mill and Brick works…

Six double sided typed pages extracted from John Farey's "General view of Agriculture of Derbyshire" 1813 with description of the Lime Kilns, transport system and schedules of sales particulars of works in the vicinity of the Lime Kilns in Marple

Three page handwritten history of the Lime Kilns from 1797 : Author unknown.
Three page typed history of the Lime Kilns : Author Unknown

Photocopy of indenture dated 1921 between Frederick C Arkwright to Bernard C King for lease of The Old Mill House (Bleak House) with plan referring to the site of the Old Mineral Mill.

Material on Lime Kiln Cottage from Jackie Pickford whose family home it was from 1974 to early 1980's with miscellaneous documents :
a. Typed A4 page by Jackie Pickford with memories of the Cottage and her parents "doing it up"
b. Estate Agents…

Photocopies of nine maps showing location of Lime Kilns and surrounding area from various dates, 1850 to 2006

Original two page article "Marple Kilns in the Limelight" from Stockport Heritage Magazine date unknown, written by Steve Cliffe giving report on a guided tour around the lime kilns with Fiona Turpin, Project Officer.


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Downloaded information about a booklet entitled 'Marple Lime Works, Mineral Mill and Brick Works' by Peter J Whitehead published by the Inland Waterways Protection Society Limited : 2009
The booklet tells the story of the lime works, mineral mill…

Photocopies of Newspaper cuttings in relation to the Lime Kilns:
May 1811 : Gregory & Bullivant advertise that they are making lime of a very superior quality at Marple lime works
1823 Marple lime kilns : lime will be sold at these kilns at 13…

Numerous photocopies of black and white and colour photographs of the Lime Kilns, tramway and surrounding area taken at various dates showing decline.
Dates vary from 1900's when the Lime Kilns were abandoned.
Map based on OS 1872 showing layout of…

Photocopy of letter dated 1972 from the Clerk of the Council to Mr Stott with regard to a proposal to build a bungalow on land at the front of and adjacent to the Lime Kilns. The letter states that ‘any proposal for developing the frontage land for…

Two reports and accompanying correspondence:
1. 28.01.66 Inspection by S Ashworth of Lime Kilns structure reporting on general condition. In it he says ‘The structure is now in imminent danger of further collapse, the extent of which cannot be…

Sales brochures for Lime Kiln Farm, Lime Kiln Lodge, Marple etc.
1. Sales Brochure produced by Brady & Son giving details of auction for the sale of Lime Kiln Farm on 8th February 1961 with map outlining estate and buildings. Listed are a stonebuilt…