Marple Local History Society has thousands of items in its archives, which have been collected since the early 1960s and are stored at the Mellor Parish Centre, Church Road, Mellor SK6 5LX. A team of volunteers meets most Thursday mornings and is currently working on producing a comprehensive catalogue, which obviously will continue to expand as the collection increases.
Series of Folders containing items relating to Marple Hall / Bradshaws / Isherwoods.
Stored in the bottom drawer of cabinet B on the right hand side…
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…
Booklet : Marple Memorial Park dedication and historical pageant 22nd July 1922. "For Rememberance" 100th Anniversary Limited Edition funding Friends…
Recently Added Items
Collection of typed Newsletters dating from 1960's to 1970 entitled "The Marple Ratepayer" giving information of AGM's and current information…
Material relating to Smithy Court Retirement Development (built on site of former pub The Jolly Sailor): two undated promotional leaflets and press…