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Booklets : The Peak Forest Canal - Marple to Whaley Bridge by Edward L Hill, two copies, printed and published by Gordon Mills & Co with black and white photographs and maps.
1. 26 pages describing the history of the canal and buildings it passes,…

Typed and hand written research material on the Peak Forest Canal Company : Author and dates unknown.
1. Typed general meeting notes showing state of debts of The Peak Forest Canal Company up to 1839 signed Hyde John Clarke, Chairman.
2.…

Leaflet Published by Peak Forest Canal Society entitled "Your Canals - Restored or eliminated". Showing decline of Ashton and Lower Peak Forest canals and what should be done to restore them and how to get involved.
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Four page typed draft pages with information on the Peak Forest Canal (L.N.E.R) by Arthur Hulme, Assistant Divisional Accountant's Office, London Road, Manchester.
History of the Aqueduct over the river Goyt and passenger boats.
Undated.

The Railway & Canal Historical Society Booklet entitled "Journal of the Railway & Canal Historical Society " Volume 32 : Chapter by Brian Lamb on The Railway at Marple 1797 - 1811 - history and maps.

Booklet entitled The Peak Forest Canal : Upper Level Towpath Guide by Olive Bower.
No 11 New Mills History Notes : Towpath Guide
68 pages covering history and industry with black and white photographs and hand drawn maps to assist the Towpath…

Extract from "Benjamin Outram 1764 - 1805 an Engineering Biography"
Chapters 7, 8 and 9 relating to design, promotion, building and related issues for Peak Forest Canal and Marple Aqueduct

Two page illustrated map produced by Canals & River Trust to promote exploring Marple Locks with children containing information, points of interest with map and things to look out for on a family walk.
Printed July 2013.

Advertising flyer for the New Horizons Boat giving boat cruises for people with disabilities, giving information on amenities and prices with contact & location details.
Date 2018