Marple Local History Society

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  1. Jamaica to Mellor-An Apprentice's Talehttps://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/stories-from-the-archive/people/jamica-to-mellor.html

    for the orphaned children of soldiers who had fallen in the war with France 1793 to 1815 (Battle of Waterloo). From Jamaica to Mellor – An Apprentice’s Tale A recent request from Janet Davies enquiring about her husband’s ancestor, Ann Maria Vanpine,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martin Cruickshank
    • Category: People

  2. If Walls Could Talkhttps://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/stories-from-the-archive/places/if-walls-could-talk.html

    Many of you will recognise this imposing stone house, Beechwood, which is at the top of Lakes Road leading down to the Roman Lakes. However, why was such a fine house built so near to Oldknow’s workers cottages at Stone Row and who lived in it?...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Martin Cruickshank
    • Category: Places
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Marple Local History Society would like to thank Mark Whittaker for his indispensable help and contribution in designing and setting up this website, which he continues to host on behalf of the Society.

About the Society

The Society was formed in 1961, following almost a decade of interest in local history matters. Originally called The Marple Antiquarian Society, it changed its name to The Marple Local History Society in 1990. The Society is a Registered Charity, 500099.

Monthly meetings are held between September and April, several field trips are made each year. The society publishes a range of publications, has an active archive session on Thursday mornings, and organises occasional exhibitions.

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