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Original copy of Home Office Report dated 26th April 1902 into the circumstances of an Explosion of Gunpowder resulting in the death of Robert Lee son of the head of the firm of Messrs James Lee & Sons, New Road, Marple by Captain M B Lloyd.

Photocopy of handwritten pages with comic " advertisments" for local shops and services in a programme of sports events and entertainment. 1914 - 1918.
Some anti-German references.

Flyer from Astons Fine Art Auctioneers with details of Unique and interesting watercolour of Marple Bridge 1922 by Maude Raphael Jones, showing old corn mill and water wheel on the River Goyt.
Price and purchaser unknown.

12 Black and white photographs of Mrs H Taylor's collection of commemorative pottery from local area. Images include: toothpaste tin from H Taylors, Chemist of Marple, Stone Ginger beer Bottle from Hawk Green, centenary (1880 - 1980) plate and mug…

Photocopies of two receipted invoices from Reginald Wood, Printer, Advertising and Insurance Agent at Mizpah Cottage, Mellor to Disley Rural District Council dated 13th November 1899 and 9th February 1900 for Advertising Services.1. Photocopy of…

Photocopy of poem by S Broome reminiscing on Marple and the surrounding local environs, on card.
Undated

Three advertising carrier bags for local shops.
Archers Bakery, Mulligans and J H Neal.

Three leaflets produced by Decor Art Creations Ltd of Canterbury advertising original commemorative porcelain for Marple and Marple Bridge showing local scenes on cups, saucers and plates ( in sets of 6 ).
Each leaflet contains order form and…

Photocopy of "Spoof" Coat of Arms for Marple made from miscellaneous mill items.
Source and date unknown