The Virtual Time Tour of Marple

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Some fantastic photos of Sid Procter in his shoe shop on Market Street have just been added to the Tour. They were taken by son Arthur, in September 1987, just a few weeks before Sid retired. H M Procter & Son was at 8-10 Market Street for 54 years, Starting in 1933.

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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A new album of photos taken at the 2008 Romiley Young Farmer's Show has been added to the Tour this morning:

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=62

If you have any photos illustrating different aspects of the show, then share them with us.

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Just a day before Mrs Procter met the PM local lad (Lance Corporal) Ryan Heywood attended the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace with his wife Ashley. Ryan, who is Ray Noble's grandson, plays French Horn in the The Band of The Kings Division and learnt his trade in Marple Band.

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/displayimage.php?pos=-2176

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Yesterday, 23 July 2008, Mrs Jean Procter MBE in her 90th year ( MBE received in 1998 for services to the Women's Land Army) went to number 10 Downing Street in London to receive her Badge and Certificate for War time effort in the Women's Land Army. She was one of 50 ladies to go to London to meet Gordon Brown and to be presented with her badge and certificate by Hillary Benn MP.

We are delighted to add a new album of photos taken by Kathryn Procter during the visit to No. 10 in Mrs Procter's honour.

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/index.php?cat=26

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Not many but if you search for "romper" you'll find photos of the pub when it was called the Farmer's Arms. There are a few pics of the Ridge Quarry too, again, use the search.

[orangewhip]

are there any old photographs of the area surrounding the romper inn available please? 

I suppose this area could be classified as 'the ridge' as I believe this is the local nomenclature.

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A special treat for anyone who missed Bare Necessities Swimwear Fashion Event in support of the Find a Cure for Martha Campaign last Saturday. Photos by Arthur Procter.

http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=60

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The 2008 Marple Carnival album has been topped up this morning with some great shots from Len Maynard. Thank you to everyone who has contributed photos - I think you've shown that the people of Marple had a great time despite the weather!

For the latest additions go to: www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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The Virtual Tour was updated earlier today with a number of contributions from local photographer Arthur Procter - there were some from the Iron Bridge Opening Ceremony, some from the Carnival and also a set from the Etherow Raft Race on Sunday afternoon. We've also had some Carnival photos from Tracy Lawley, who is the manager of the Brinnington Samba Band that took part in the parade and performed during the day.

For the latest additions go to: www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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Can't go to bed without doing an update on today's proceedings, so here's the first couple of dozen photos of the Iron Bridge oepning ceremony earlier today. These ones were all taken by Gill Whittaker but we'll hopefully be adding more soon from some of the professionals who were in attendance.

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great day for us. http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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Some more Carnival uploaded this morning, this time from Gavin Eyquem. Keep 'em coming folks!

Follow this link to see them: http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0 

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Very impressive Ray! A great selection of photos from today's Carnival waiting for me when I got home! My favourite dozen have been uploaded this evening. If anyone else has any shots they'd like to share just send 'em in!

Follow this link to see them: http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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A few more pictures taken at the Iron Bridge by Arthur Procter on Friday have been added to the tour this morning. Apologies that we are rather focused on the bridge at the moment - we do have some more old pictures to add too and normal service will be resumed as soon as we can!

Follow this link to see them: http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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Six pictures of the iron bridge taken this morning have been uploaded to the Virtual Tour. The bridge will be open to the public around 6pm this evening.

Follow this link to see them: http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0

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Another half a dozen pictures of the iron bridge restoration have been uploaded to the Virtual Tour today, along with a newly acquired picture of the bridge taken in 1963. Follow this link to see them: http://www.visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=0