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This thread is for the latest programme of Marple Local History Society talks.
To learn more about Marple Local History Society visit: https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/ (https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/)
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2024 / 2025 Season of talks with Marple Local History Society
The Society generally meets on the second or third Monday of the month from September to April.
Doors open 7:15pm ready for the meeting at 7:45. Access is via the main entrance on Church Lane (opposite Mount Drive) and the meetings are held in the church itself on the ground floor.
The church includes a hearing aid loop system which is most effective for people sitting near the side walls and in the rear pews of the church.
Inaugural meeting: Monday 16 September
The full programme for this season is as follows:
- 16th September: ‘Coronation Street - Early Days’ - Mark Llewellin.
- 14th October: ‘Lydia Becker’- Joanna Williams.
- 11th November: ‘Made in Manchester’- Brian Groom.
- 9th December: 'The call what he made: UK Mobiles' - Nigel Linge.
- 13th January: ‘Shrigley Abduction’ – Neil Mullineux.
- 17th February: ‘Railway Navvies’ - Kevin Harrison.
- 17th March: 'Deansgate - a history' – Keith Warrender.
- 14th April: AGM followed by 'All Aboard II’ - Hilary Atkinson.
To learn more about Marple Local History Society visit: https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/ (https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/)
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Special Offer on Marple Local History Society Membership!
It's only early in December and in days gone by it was too early to wish your friends and neighbours “Happy Christmas.” Still, the Christmas tree is up in Marple, so perhaps we can mention it. This year, instead of having a talk about Victorian Christmas or Medieval Christmas our December talk is about mobile phones!
https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/ (https://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/)
Believe it or not, one of the most popular talks in the last few years was about telephone boxes. Nigel Linge, the Professor of Telecommunications at Salford University, gave us a cracking talk on these iconic pieces of street furniture in November 2022. Instead of lots of boring details about a box made of metal and glass we got a fascinating journey through history and politics which also brought in architecture and some irreverent anecdotes. The talk was so popular we have invited him back for an encore this Christmas.
But this is the season of goodwill so we want you to invite any of your friends or neighbours who enjoy an entertaining night out to come along as well. They won’t regret it. As an extra incentive we will offer them membership of the Society at a special price of £10 instead of the normal £15. Not exactly a black Friday offer but its pretty good. So, spread the word and tell people that for a tenner they can not only listen to one of the best talks of the year but also free entry to other interesting talks and invitations for trips and summer outings.
Monday night 9th December, doors open 7.15pm for 7.45pm start.
Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane
Be there and bring a friend!
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