Marple Local History Society

Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Strines, Hawk Green, Rose Hill, High Lane.

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  1. John Rishworthhttps://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/stories-from-the-archive/people/john-rishworth.html

    own signature, appearing first on that well known document. Below are a few memories from John and his sister, Mary. John Rishworth John was born in 1932 in Peace Farm, possibly the last person to be born there. He remembers that their grandfather clock...

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    • Author: Martin Cruickshank
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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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