.This is an archive of the Guest Book messages posted in 2000.
To post a new message visit the Live Guest Book for 2005 onwards
| Satu |
30/December/2000 |
| I really enjoyed the time
I spent in Marple in 1996 and therefore it was
lovely to come upon this site. I was sad to read that the Jolly Sailor
has been closed for I met some really nice people there and had a
great time.
Hopefully I can visit Marple again, some day. Satu, Finland |
| Kerry Cantrell (Brown) |
29/December/2000 |
| I have just found the website and think it is great. I have been living in the U.S. for the last 15 years and now living in New Orleans, Louisiana. I work as a flight attendant for American Airlines. I would love to hear from any old friends who see this message. |
| Dorothy Roberts |
28/December/2000 |
| Thanks for your recent email Mark re the Bowling Green pub. Your site is a wonderful attractive and informative one and I am enjoying learning more about my birthplace. I knew nothing before this and did not visit Marple until 1980. I was born there in 1924. I have a book of my mother's with notes of places we moved to and some dates. One is Jan 1924 at the Bowling Green and then March 1925 Worcester so we did not stay too long in Marple. In 1926 we moved to Coventry where I stayed until migrating to Mackay QLD in 1952. I look at the Coventry site too and have found some covkids in Australia and Canada that went to the same school as me but many years after, and one who worked with my two sisters-in-law. It truly is a small world. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. |
| IAN SCHOFIELD |
28/December/2000 |
| FOUND THIS SITE TODAY 28/12/00 @ WORK HERE IN CANADA NOT MUCH GOING ON SO SPENT MOST OF THE DAY HERE! YOU NEED TO GET SOME PHOTOS OF MARPLE AND ITS PEOPLE ON THE SITE FOR US AWAY FROM HOME? |
| Sharron Nixon |
27/December/2000 |
| Happy New Year Mark. Great website, keep up the good work. I enjoy peeking into the village, as I was born in Marple and now live in Canada. I would love to come for a visit, but as costs are against me, this website is the next best thing. Thanks again. All the best for 2001. |
| Egbert Mackereth |
27/December/2000 |
| Hi Mark, Just a quick line to say lets hope that next year on the website is just as successful as this last one!!!! CHEERS |
| Phil Swain |
19/December/2000 |
| An
excellent web site! Just the ticket when I'm feeling a little homesick.
For those of you who don't know me, I used to live in Marple Bridge from
the early 70's up until 1991. I played rugby for Marple Hall, Marple and
Davenport. I attended Ludworth Primary School after which I moved to
Marple Hall. Following a brief sojourn at Stockport College (to retake
failed A-levels) I moved on to Salford University.
After that I moved to North America. I currently live in Montreal, Canada, where I now practice Patent Law. This follows several years of itchy feet (Dallas, San Diego, Boston, Vancouver). I only tend to return to Marple Bridge once a year, usually around Christmas time. If anyone out there recognizes my name, please feel free to drop me a line at the above e-mail address. I am especially interested in anyone who attended Marple Hall School between the years 1976 to 1983. Cheers, Philip |
| Wanda Cuniff |
19/December/2000 |
| I am from Nacogdoches, Texas, and have visited Marple many times and it is my favorite English village. This is probably due to dear friends who live there; more specifically, my pen-pal, with whom I began writing when we were little girls of 12 yrs. old, and this was nearly 40 years ago! My first visit was in 1976, and my most recent was the summer of 2000. I have seen some things go by the wayside, but for the most part, Marple remains the charming small town it always was. You have gorgeous scenery nearby, and beautiful views. I love the canal! And your cool summers and friendly townsfolk...and I really enjoy this website which enables me to have a virtual visit to Marple any time I want to come. Wanda Cuniff in Texas. |
| Michael Jackson |
16/December/2000 |
| Good site. Must come and see your quaint little town sometime. |
| Anthony Sheridan |
16/December/2000 |
| Very good site. AS being a resident of Marple, i found it very interesting. |
| Dorothy Roberts |
12/December/2000 |
| As I said in an earlier entry I was born in the Bowling Green pub. I know it closed down but have not heard it's fate nor what might have replaced it. I am now living in an extensive sugar cane growing area. The sweet life one might say. Lovely weather most of the year. |
| Paul Bradshaw |
10/December/2000 |
| Excellent
site - my Dad was brought up in Marple so I have a particular affinity to
this lovely town.
The 'Welsh' Bradshaws - look forward to returning again soon! PB - Cardiff S Wales |
| Elisabeth Newton |
05/December/2000 |
| A wonderful website to visit when I cannot get back to my home town! I particularly enjoyed the Marple Pub Guide! |
| MARK.P.MATTHEWS |
02/December/2000 |
| HELLO. Have just read the Stockport Heritage Mag, noticed the web-site on the story about Middlewood Station. Typical Railtrack. Nice to see a local web-site with all the local info. I have loads of Old Photos on Marple in my collection dating back to the 1860's. Perhaps 1 day we'll have a Bredbury -&- Romiley web-site. More of the OLD PHOTOS on Marple would be really good. Mark. |
| George Gunn |
26/October/2000 |
| Its great
to see Marple on the web. I use to live there from about 1966 to 1976
before then i lived in Marple Bridge from when I was born in 1951. But now
I live at the very top of Scotland where its quicker for me to get to
Iceland than you lot to get to Spain but its great up here as Marple used
to be and still is after reading your pages.
So good luck to one and all from Caithness and me george@gunn45.freeserve.co.uk |
| Linz -&- Jen |
27/November/2000 |
| We would just like to express how we as youths, appreciate Marple and the friendly community that we live in. People call us nerds just because we thoroughly enjoy surfing the fantastic website in our free time. |
| Paul Mallett |
24/November/2000 |
| Sorry
folks. Didn't know space was limited, so my earlier message got cut off!
Basically, just wanted to say what a great website. It's brought back many
happy memories of Marple, and the surrounding area.
I was at RHCP until 1962. Anyone remember the tree that got struck by lightning a few yards away from the classrooms? And how the whole class burst into tears with the shock?! And then to "The Willows" from 1965-1967. Anyone remember teachers like "Pop" Mason? Besides teaching science, he would lead coach loads of kids over Kinder Scout - and beyond - in all weathers...what an introduction to the hills! Or "Digger" Graves, the Deputy Head. I can recall names like Valerie Parnham, Paul Wise, Lesley Brace, Felicity Brown, Robert Cunliffe... If anyone out there remembers me, do get in touch! |
| Karl and Helen Guare |
23/November/2000 |
| Hi all!
well what can I say, this is one of the best local web sites I've seen, a
credit to you as is your friendly town. We may be moving to Compstall soon
with a view to taking over one of the public houses so if we do we will
hopefully see you all then. Cheers!! (hic).
You live in a really wonderful area please look after it for future generations. Helen -&- Karl Guare |
| Jeannette Clancy |
18/November/2000 |
| Really impressed with site, brought back a lot of memories as I grew up in Marple - Brill site keep improving the site. |
| Andy Felton |
16/November/2000 |
| Congratulations
on an excellent site, particularly the very interesting Mellor Dig.
I grew up in Marple, my family lived on Lockside and my parents still live in New Mills. I've since moved on like a few of your other guest book signers to live in the USA. But its nice to keep up with the old places keep up the good work. Andy Felton |
| Rachel Finch |
16/November/2000 |
| This site is wicked!!! |
| David Brewster |
14/November/2000 |
| I was
brought up in Marple and at the age of 16 joined the Royal Navy.
Occasionally I would come home on leave and see my parents and friends,
but really you could say I moved away from that time. I now live in a
lovely little town called Dalgety Bay in Fife, Scotland, where I met my
wife, Pauline. We have three wonderful children, two girls and one boy.
The point I'm trying to make is that it is great to find a web site which in a way belongs to us all who come from Marple ---- great stuff. |
| Debbie Mackereth |
06/November/2000 |
| Hi...I was
using a search engine looking for anyone with the name Mackereth. I put
together a book last year (took two years to do) about my family. I
discovered you website, due to your name Mark. I wonder if there is any
relation? My grandfather was born in York England in the late 1800's and
came to Canada in the early 1900's. I live in Canada now. He had a brother
that ran away during that time period and nobody has heard from that part
of the family since. There is some speculation that he may have gone to Australia.
Anyway if you are interested in checking out this family tree in Canada
please email me.
I really enjoyed your site. Seems like a nice place, much like the place I live. We are a small town in northern Ontario, Canada. A very friendly place to live where people all know each other and care very much. Hope to hear from you and keep up the good work on your site. Sincerely, Debbie Mackereth |
| Paul Mallett |
05/November/2000 |
| Good
heavens! A Marple website! Excellent! I was born in Marple in 1951 in the
building that used to be St Martins Vicarage (at the very top of Brabyns
Brow by the lock), and lived at 59 Station Road with my parents (Nan and
Michael) and my 2 brothers (Martin and Timothy), until 1975 (-ish) when we
moved to Hyde. I went to RHCP and then to The Willows, and went to St
Martins church.
What do I remember about Marple? The Hollins Mill chimney being blown up; Archers the bakers; Mr Chew the barber (on Market Street); the awful swimming baths; "Pop" Mason (the science teacher at the Willows); Mrs Jackson (at RHCP); the appalling cinema (The Regent); the old cub -&- scout hut in the Memorial Park; the old railway station at Marple with the L1 steam engines, or the early diesel engines going to Hayfield?! And I remember the allotments on which Norbury Avenue(?) and the rest of that estate was built (off Manor Hill Road) in the 1960's. Then there was an amateur dramatic society that use............. |
| Dafna Halpern |
30/October/2000 |
| This is a
delightful site, very nicely done. I went on because I have a colleague
who lives in Marple, and she told me about it (I live in Toronto, Canada.)
I found the information interesting and useful and would love to visit
someday - Marple looks like a lovely town. Best of luck with this site.
Dafna Halpern |
| Peter Hughes |
26/October/2000 |
| Thank you for the great job you have done. It brings back some old memories. |
| Chris Thomas |
21/October/2000 |
| Hello all
of Marple. I have lived here all my life (31 years) and find the information from other very interesting. What a great way to stay in touch. Attention Brian Ashworth. For any local folk. Marple now has a fantastic new Rugby Club, With Bar!!! which we would love you all to support. Its situated on Wood Lane (Old Ridge playing fields). The club supports four teams and would welcome any new talent. See you all Chris |
| Gail Sayers |
13/October/2000 |
| Mark the
Marple web site is getting better and better, I really enjoy looking at it
and remembering all the places you have on it. As my family are all over
here now we look forward to seeing what new things and ideas you have on
the web page. Love the Romiley Young farmers show page as I rode in it in
the 1950's and it brought back lots of memories. Last time I was over the
we went on pub walk around Marple and Compstall it was great to see some
of the best locals on the web.
Great work Mark! |
| Jane McCalla |
20/September/2000 |
| Great
page,I used to live in Marple Bridge then Hazel Grove,Trying to contact
any old buddies. Froggy and Big Dez, where are you? does any one know? I
live in Ontario Canada now. Thanks for making the world a little smaller
with this web site and bringing us Marple/Marple Bridge people and area
closer together.
Opee(Lupin) |
| *J* |
30/September/2000 |
| Thank god I
got out of this god-awful town, I think it's all very well when the pace
of life starts to overtake you, but as far as the rest of us are
concerned....
Any of the old gang want to get in touch, feel free to mail me. |
| David Edge |
20/September/2000 |
| THANK YOU. It is wonderful. |
| Stella Ollier |
28/September/2000 |
| The site
looks quite interesting, visited it to look at information on Marple Hall
shutters.
Does anybody have any historical information relating to Marple Dale Hospital, I have gathered quite a lot of information from the library but am interested in any other information. |
| Laura Winstanley |
23/September/2000 |
| Cool Site
considering there's not all that much for people in Marple. Well maybe
that's just me. I saw your ad in the post office by the way, so good use
of advertising!
Luv |
| David Edge |
20/September/2000 |
| THANK YOU. It is wonderful. |
| Brenda |
19/September/2000 |
| We are
living in Marple at present but will, hopefully, be moving to Spain
permanently within next 15 months. When moved will find it very
interesting to keep in touch with Marple news.
Keep up the good work. |
| Ian Woodhouse |
10/September/2000 |
| Great to
see the web page on Marple, I've enjoyed reading all the info that you
have packed into it, It's also very handy for sending the website to
friends in the USA, Now they can find out about Marple for themselves.. I
attended All Saints School from 1946 to 51 and The Willows from 1951 to
55, Great times.... Keep up the great work ..
Cheers, Ian. |
| Allan Grayson |
09/September/2000 |
| Nice web
site. Very interesting. Shame I haven't got more time to surf.
Allan |
| Carolyn Harding |
01/September/2000 |
| It was very interesting to read so much interesting information about Samuel Oldknow who is my great, great, great, great (I think that's the right number) uncle. His niece Elizabeth married into my family in the eighteenth century. I look forward to visiting Marple in the near future and follow the Oldknow trail. |
| Guy Cavanagh |
29/August/2000 |
| Enjoyed the
visit. I played Cricket for Marple in the summer of 93, 95 and 96 as an
overseas player and it has been a trip down memory lane. Although I would
like to see how the lads are going in the Cheshire County League. All the
best.
Guy ( Perth, Australia) |
| Jayne Simpson |
27/August/2000 |
| Great web
site . My partner Nigel Vause has his sister and her family living in
Marple and his mum -&- dad . We often visit them from Hull and we like
to know what's going on in Marple and where to look for accommodation.
Keep up the good work!!! |
| Ian McCalla |
21/August/2000 |
| Anybody go
to that awful school called Marple Willows from 1965 through 1970 if so
give me a call. I now reside in Florida (thank god) Marple used to be awful
back in early 70's glad to hear that the town is now well appreciated.
let's hope it stay's that way t.t.f.n. Macky |
| Ann Weinschenk |
16/August/2000 |
| It was lovely looking through the site. Brought back some very happy memories. My Father owned a little house in Strines many years ago. My Husband and I visited my mother and father there many times. We never could get over the views from their dining room window. The house is now owned by a Mr.-&- Mrs. Peter Mitchell. Somewhat altered from the original but still very lovely. I now live in the U.S.A but for all the years I've lived away, I still get very homesick. Hopefully we will be back to visit before too long. |
| Trish Burke |
14/August/2000 |
| what a great site i lived at waterside hawk green until my parents came to Australia in 65. I have very fond memories of fishing at the canals panto's at Christmas and sledding down the brew in the snow. |
| Andrew Prendergast |
11/August/2000 |
| When I was
a young boy..1960..64. I would, finances permitting, take a train from
Manchester city center to Marple and wander along the canal paths. I lived
in Clayton at the time and I used to always think how wonderful it would
be to live somewhere as pretty as Marple.
Well, 35 years later, living in NJ, USA and still think fondly of those few days in Marple. All the best to people there. |
| Jen and Nev |
09/August/2000 |
| Coming 'home' for a visit from Australia. Terrific site and enjoyed looking at all the old places and pubs I used to visit. |
| Janice |
06/August/2000 |
| I have
recently moved to Marple and my family in USA and South Africa have shared
with me in learning about Marple from this excellent site.
After viewing the Mellor gardens page I cannot but comment! What a pity the council does not keep the Marple street flower beds in the same order! I work in Tameside and all these towns are filled with flowers and colour at present. Perhaps the community should be more involved with brightening up Marple shopping and central street areas? PS Is not your spelling incorrect for River Tame in introduction pages? I understand River Thame is near London! |
| Carolyn Murray |
05/August/2000 |
| Brilliant site with loads of interest and information. I shall return! |
| Mike Williams |
27/July/2000 |
| The
site is an excellent idea for the local community.
I would like to see a hits counter, so that we all gain some idea of usage. |
| Clair Hitchcock |
27/July/2000 |
| I would just like to say how delighted I was to discover all this information about Marple. My husband and I have recently moved into David Brindley's old house in Marple and moving up from Devon was a bit of a culture shock, but I feel very at home now and very settled. And thanks to your home page I can now find my way around. Thank you! |
| Patrick Callaghan |
23/July/2000 |
| Just discovered this brilliant site. Brought back a lot of memories . Lived at Heswall, Field House Lane, from 1956-1971. Went to Mrs Hutton's on Arkwright Rd for a year or so , then King's Macc. Various memories; training it to school, tired old steam trains ,frozen points etc ; being a regular at the Ring o'Bells from an early age; doing the Xmas post ,and having letters blown out of my hands into the Canal at Posset Bridge ;Friday night at the Regent, followed by chips on Hollins Lane; playing lacrosse on the Rec and at Brabyns; playing in the tunnels, and on the machines at the Roman Lakes;fishing at Top Lock. Now living in Dunblane, Scotland, an exile, like most of your contributors. By the way, I don't feel as old as I probably sound! |
| Susan Dotson |
21/July/2000 |
| Hi, well
here I am again visiting from Austin, Texas. If my nephew Kim Hollings who
lives in Offerton ever accesses this site I'd love to hear from you Kim
and my first cousin Barry Seed who used to run the Oakfield Lodge Guest
House on Arkwright Rd., in Marple, I'd love to hear from you too. You can
contact me via my email address anytime and it would be great to hear from
home again. This is a great web site Mark, I visit the site as often as I
can and always like to leave a message. I am very, very home sick and am
dying to come back to Marple for a visit, I'm hoping next year will be the
year. Once a Brit always a Brit, I just can't get around it. Bye for now -
I'll be back,
Susan M. Dotson |
| Ash Coates |
11/July/2000 |
| Hello to everyone in Marple. I grew up in Marple until the age of 21 and then joined the Royal Air Force. I am sat writing this note during a boring nightshift at RAF Lossiemouth Scotland. I am experiencing problems reading the guest book, I noticed a name Brian Ashworth he probably not know me but I could possibly help him get in touch with a couple of names he mentions in his message. Brian drop us a line. I too went to Marple Hall 2 years behind you. Anyway a very interesting page time to go and do some work. Regards Ash. |
| Brian Ashworth |
11/July/2000 |
| Hello
to everyone in Marple.
I am actually a Romiley lad but went to Marple Hall School (as they can tell by the spelling mistakes). I am interested if anyone knows Angela Thomas, Claire Moss, Francis Fowler,or anyone else who were in "Taff"Davis`s class in 1980-1983. If you do, please e-mail me on - brianash@tinyworld.co.uk thanks Brian. p.s good website! |
| Chris Marple |
10/July/2000 |
| Hello... Just trying to check out my name sake. Wonderful page. Have a good day. Thanks. |
| Max White |
10/July/2000 |
| Great site. I'm a Marple resident getting married here next year to a Swedish girl and this will be a fantastic link to send all the Swedes we hope to have visiting our town. Keep up the good work. |
| Peter Sutton |
10/July/2000 |
| Hello Marple! Greetings
from Down Under. Although I lived in Woodley until
1998, your web site is the closest thing to home,
and brings back fine memories of Bredbury -&- Romiley sailing
club, which I joined via the sea scouts back in 1971. I attended
Bredbury Comp from 1971-1997 and would like to hear from anyone
who remembers my good self. Keep up the good work! and how about some
photos or if you know of any links to a site for Bredbury and Woodley. Good on Ya. |
| A V Smith |
05/July/2000 |
| I found
just what I was looking for and, as a bonus, some notes on the foundation
stone which we discovered only yesterday!
Excellent! |
| Gene Marple |
27/June/2000 |
| Very well done site. I visited Marple in 1973 and would like to return I truly enjoyed that visit in "my town". gino0007@pacbell.com/us |
| Carole Hill |
19/June/2000 |
| Brill, great to see Marple on the web! Really enjoy finding out what's going on in our home town, and will definitely use the site now I know it exists. Thanks, Carole |
| HartKeeper |
18/June/2000 |
| Nice to see another hobby that has grown up...and should be an inspiration for the path I expect to take with my website as well. Yours looks neat, clean and very professional. Greetings from the USA. |
| Nicola Bevan |
18/June/2000 |
| Hi, it was
great to see Marple on the net. I was born in Marple and lived there until
I met my husband.
I have just taken part in the carnival with my little girl Jessica. It was really good fun. |
| Lynn Seal |
13/June/2000 |
| Hi,
great site, what a trip down memory lane. Joanne Simms (that name's
familiar? same year at Marple Hall? when was it? er... '68 - '75??)
message mentioning Miss Whittington turned my legs to jelly - being a
complete P.E. wimp, and always 2nd last to be chosen for any team!- it
brought it all back! I moved away in '76 and have lived in Torquay since
1978, but visit Marple a couple of times a year - my parents still live
where I was born -&- bred in Station Road. Someone mentions RHCP which
made me remember the old sports day chant " 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we
appreciate? RHCP - Rose Hill County Primary"! Although we didn't
appreciate being given "the whack" with a long piece of Perspex
by a teacher who I won't name - mostly the boys - who remembers that?
Wouldn't be allowed these days! Lynn Seal (nee Petrie) |
| Olga Henner |
13/June/2000 |
| Congratulations, this is a greatly improved site, very pleasant to the eye, tasteful photos, background etc. I would like to see some statistics about Marple inhabitants, numbers of schools, advertising for private tuition etc. |
| Thomas J. Marble |
13/June/2000 |
| I must come
back and spend more time. I was curious as the family oral history
indicates our origins are of this area. (Ancestors joined the colonial emigration
in the 1600's to the American colonies.)
I have no idea what could be added, just enjoying what I have found. |
| Mandy Oakley Nee Wright |
12/June/2000 |
| I really
think the site is great I was born in Mellor and went to Mellor school
then onto Woodville now re-named I think. I saw Mellor on the web and then
searched for Marple. I am helping my son Sebastian with his topic on
Rivers and thought I'd see if the Goyt was on the web. Anyway I now live
in Cornwall and the site has made me homesick.
I will definitely return to the site to keep up with news. |
| Stephen Hunter |
09/June/2000 |
| I lived in Marple for the best time of my childhood and have very fond memories ( 65 Rose lane ) and it is great to see it has a web page. I left in 1969 aged 11 years and now live in Scotland, although I left a part of me always remains there. |
| Dorothy |
08/June/2000 |
| Just been having another look at the page. So much to read all at once so will keep coming back. It's a beauty. Hello to all those in Marple. |
| Margaret McLay |
08/June/2000 |
| A really excellent site - attractive, informative, and with speedy links. Keep up the good work. I do hope that someone will do the same for Romiley soon! This is a valuable community resource. |
| Trevor |
30/May/2000 |
| An excellent idea in the true spirit of the internet it's about time somebody put Marple on the scene it's also good to have a say in what's going on it's a pity the local politicians aren't available on site, we could all have a crack at them on line! |
| david adshead |
28/May/2000 |
| Great site on Marple. |
| Jane and Mary |
27/May/2000 |
| Really enjoyed the trip on the canal. we used to boat out of Marple 20 years ago on our boat Tishy and Lady Jane. The tales we have just read really brought back some very happy memories especially about the beer in the jug at Kent Green. we are going to let our relations in the States know about the site, keep up the good work. |
| Ron Vaughan |
23/May/2000 |
| Hello from
Boston. In my family tree search I found my Grandfather was born in Marple
around 1879. His parents John Vaughan and Mary Rowcroft were from Compstall,
England. So I was doing some research on Marple and found your web page.
Certainly this is a well thought out site, and very informative and I'm happy to have found it. Best Regards, Ron Vaughan |
| Mark Hines |
18/May/2000 |
| Excellent site; plenty of local information and great links. Especially pleased to see a picture of our house on the net ( follow links to pictures of Mellor by Geoff Heath ). If anyone reading this also enjoyed the site and would like to visit the area we have self-catering accommodation available; please e-mail thehayloft@three-chimneys.com for further details. Incidentally, I don't know whether you know that Three Chimneys is now believed to be the inspiration for E.Nesbits "The Railway Children"! |
| Klaire Stenson |
17/May/2000 |
| Hi
Mark
Further congratulations on this site - it just keeps getting better and better. I have had great fun tonight showing my husband just how many pubs in Marple I have sunk more than one jar in - I was secretly glad that they were only photos of the pubs in Marple and not the surrounding areas - he would most definitely think I was a real beer monster if there were! I also enjoyed my virtual walks along the canal, my wet day out on the Roman Lakes with my Dad losing an oar and having to scream our way back to the boat house, even smelly the candy floss stalls at the carnival and dreaming of becoming the leader of the Romiley Aces Morris Dancers, my thighs are beginning to sting from all that slapping and marching on tiptoe. Thanks for that. I am still looking for my friends, and I have discovered that I should have paid more attention in my maths lessons - I went to Marple Hall from 1977 - 1982. Thanks again for the wonderful memories........... |
| Dorothy Roberts |
14/May/2000 |
| Have just found the Marple Page. Have a lot to read yet. I was born in the Bowling Green pub in September 1924 when Mrs Gradwell owned it. her granddaughter Beatrice Field was born later in one of the then 3 cottages adjoining. I was disappointed that it was the only pub with out it's own little page. I did not get back to see the pub until 1985 while visiting Beatrice and family who now live in Poynton. I saw it again in 1994 but have not spent any time looking around the town. My parents moved away when I was about 6 months old and I was reared in Coventry and came to Australia as a ten pound Pom with my husband and small boy in 1952. I don't know if I will be able to visit again but if I do will spend time having a good look around. Thanks for a lovely site. |
| W E Vaughan-Lloyd, J |
11/May/2000 |
| What a nice page. The Marple Hall section was most interesting to me for Anne Isherwood was my Great-grandmother. I have an old photo copy of Marple Hall. My father spoke fondly of the Hall and would be so upset over it's demise. I hope to visit you next year. Good luck and best wishes for your continued success. |
| Alec Jones |
10/May/2000 |
| Hello
from Llan-yr-afon, Cwmbran, South Wales!
As a result of an accident to my spine, I spent seven years on my back, lying on an iron frame, at the Childrens' Orthopeadic Hospital, Dale Road, Marple Bridge, Cheshire. The period was from approximately 1932 until 1939. It is so long ago, I can only remember three patients and their names were Mary and Tommy. My best friend was called Terrence who unfortunately died after I was discharged. I am not sure if the hospital is still operating with all the cut-backs these days. My brother Gly and I have spent happy days on holiday with our cousins Ron and Jenny Wolstencroft, who lived in Dobinets Lane, Baguley. We had great times at the little Methodist church. |
| Steve Mobey |
26/April/2000 |
| Really nice
Web site ! I was reading the guestbook just now, and I saw a message left
by Erik from The Netherlands (Sept 1999) which reminded me I had a story
just like his !
I also fell for a really pretty girl from Marple, about 20 years ago too ... her name was Michelle Randles, I think she lived in Hawk Green, and I guess we would both have been about 16 or 17 at the time. I was wondering if anyone knew her - if they do, say hi from me ! From what I remember, Marple's a lovely place, and it's great that it has its own Web page ! Steve (The boy with Christopher Lee eyes - well, that's what she thought, anyway !) |
| Philip Julier |
12/April/2000 |
| I live in Marple and have since 1984, I think that the Forum -&- Noticeboard is a great section because I can get information on local things that are happening in Marple. I have been a regular visitor of the site now for about 2 months |
| Alan Julier |
11/April/2000 |
| Born in
Hawk Green and played for the cricket club for many years. My son still
lives in Marple and sent me the web site address. Very well done. It
brought back a lot of memories. I've been in the USA now since 1984
currently residing in a small beach community on the east coast of
Florida.
Thank you. |
| Ian Walker |
03/April/2000 |
| I just found out about the Marple website so I'm off to have a look - see ya! |
| Paul Bispham |
02/April/2000 |
| Nice to see
photo's of "Home" on the net. I grew up in Marple bridge and am
now living in Germany. As a youth I always thought it would be a great
idea to have the old millstone from the Marple bridge Mill dug up and put
on display. The thing is (was) lying buried on its side behind the midland
car park - I discovered it quite by accident. Now there is a thought for
any local historians to ponder over.......
PB |
| Sean Arbuckle |
28/March/2000 |
| Neat site!
I last visited the site when it was in it's infancy, without all the bells
and whistles it now has. Coming from the 'internet capital of the world',
San Francisco, I pretty much expect feature-rich sites, and innovative
features. This goes well beyond what I'd expect from my little home town.
It's self-evident to see how much effort has been put into this, and I hope your efforts [webmaster] are rewarded (that is, it won't be a financial burden to maintain -&- expand). In short, a gem of a site! |
| Chris |
25/March/2000 |
| Wow. This
site is really impressive. I live in Marple Township, Delaware County over
in the United States in Pennsylvania. This is so neat finding a sister
town all the way across the ocean. I would be interested in seeing some
more pictures. This looks like such a nice place to be. May I suggest that
you visit the Marple, USA website at
http://www.marple.net Check out the links and have fun |
| Michael Hobson |
18/March/2000 |
| your email link didn't seem to work. I am trying to contact local history society. my partner has in her possession shutters from Marple Hall. we would like them to go to a caring home please contact 01663 765860 or email. |
| Janet Sexton |
16/March/2000 |
| A
big hello to Marple from Denmark.
After reading your guest book I can see that I am not the only one to miss my old home town. All my old haunts, in the form of the wonderful photo gallery, swam before my eyes - literally!! YOU MADE ME CRY !!!! Anyway - apart from that - I loved the site - and will be back again. |
| Glenys Ellwood |
12/March/2000 |
| Hello David just checking the site for more interesting info regarding Marple, keep up the good work. Glenys. |
| David Woodman |
09/March/2000 |
| A most
interesting site. I have been trying to find if anyone would be interested
in putting pressure on Stockport Council to fund the development of a site
for Marple which would be more extensive in its coverage. This is very
good but it could be much improved with a greater resource input.
I am a relative newcomer to Marple and have a great affection for the place. Hence I want to do whatever I can to ensure that it develops as a vibrant community and I can see the place that an officially recognised community website might play in this. If I can be of any help then please let me know. I was concerned when I heard the rumours about the possible closure of the Regent Cinema but on phoning them I was assured that this was not the case. If there is such a proposal then we must do everything we can to ensure that this most valuable community resource survives as a cinema. Can you possibly confirm whether the rumour is no more than that? Best wishes and good luck, D |
| Matthew Thornton |
17/February/2000 |
| Good web-site for the people of Marple that are working abroad, like myself, so that it is possible to keep tracks on what is happening back at home. |
| Colin Bradshawe Wood |
11/February/2000 |
| Many Thanks
for a great website, I have collected more information about the
Bradshawe-Isherwoods over the last two days than anywhere else on the
internet and thank you for the excellent photographs of Marple and
Wybersley Halls. I hope to be able to vist Marple some time this year.
Best regards and wishes |
| Tony Sheldon |
09/February/2000 |
| Great resource, with lots of potential. Keep it up! |
| Pammy |
08/February/2000 |
| Visited you today and I particularly enjoyed the views from Kinder Scout without leaving my chair (thanks to David Brindley and you.) |
| Carol Bennett |
06/February/2000 |
| Very
happy to find Marple on the WWW.
I taught Science/ Chemistry at Marple Hall from 1982 - 1987 first as Miss Dale then as Mrs. Bennett. We are now living and working in Saudi Arabia and would love to hear from past students. |
| Tony Gee |
01/February/2000 |
| Very
pleased to see the old home town listed on the web. I live in Canada now
but was born in Rosehill and went to All Saints, then to Hyde Grammar
School. Moved to Canada in 1959.
Any old friends out there please drop me a line. Tony Gee |
| Elizabeth M Pavlaki |
30/January/2000 |
| I am a newcomer to internet so I was really pleased and surprised to discover or rediscover Marple! My maiden name was Westrip and I was born in Marple at Holly Mount on Station Rd. Many moons ago I might add. I spent my childhood in Marple and still hold wonderful memories of fishing for sticklebacks in the canal, cycling, learning to swim in Marple baths and taking part in the annual Carver Institute pantomime. Sadly I don't visit too often now as I have been living in Athens Greece since 1962. |
| Klaire Stenson (DRURY) |
29/January/2000 |
| Great to
see Marple on the map. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me and
liked me of course. Attended Marple Hall 82-87 for a few days, when I
decided to go that is ha ha ha. Especially looking for Juile Schofield,
Kathy Garlic, Tim Freeborough and Dawn Wimpeney.
Keep up the good work editor - will pop in every now and then to see if you've added anything. If anyone knows of other local related sites ie Romiley please forward information at above address. Be good all and have happy lives |
| LIZ THOMPSON (NEE BARRETT) |
28/January/2000 |
| I came across this website by accident, I lived in Marple for most of my childhood (I was born in High Lane). I attended Rose Hill Primary school and Marple Hall Grammar school as it was in the early 1970s. I then went on to stockport College. I have 2 sisters and a brother, we are all scattered around the country now, I am training to be a teacher and living in Cambridgeshire. It would be good to hear from old school friends especially from those who attended Marple Hall 1970-75. |
| Sharron Nixon |
16/January/2000 |
| I was born in Marple --Rose Hill specifically as Sharron Gee. I loved all the pictures and information - even though I'm a Canuck now, I still think of Marple as my home town and my family still is in and around Marple. If there are any people who remember George -&- Iris Gee on Rose Hill please e-mail me. Great job on the site -- the pictures are stunning. Good luck and keep up the good work! |
| Joanne Simms |
15/January/2000 |
| Gosh I feel
homesick! Congratulations on a superb site. This guest book reads like a
list of ex-pats. Marple folk certainly do get around, don't they? I'm in
the Highlands of Scotland. Love to Ludworth Primary School and Marple
Hall. Is Miss Whittington, terror of the sports lessons still around?
Lovely to see Marple Band is doing so well. What about the lacrosse at
Mellor?
Best wishes. |
| Earl J. Marple |
09/January/2000 |
| I
didn't know of a town with my last name. Could you tell me who the town is
named after? Thank you.
I really enjoyed your site. :) E.J. |