It is on the river goyt and 9 miles 14 km southeast of manchester, 9 miles 14 km north of macclesfield and 4 miles 6 km southeast of stockport. The district of marple is situated in the south east corner of greater manchester in the united kingdom. Marys parish website, but there is little history there. Marple fitness centre marple, goyt mill, upper hibbert lane. Marple and newtown townships by mike mathis arcadia.
The society was formed in 1961, following almost a decade of interest in local history matters. Located in the thomas massey house this resource contains information on genealogy, social and local history. Marple and newtown townships captures the growth of the two communities from the early 20th century through the 1990s. Apr 01, 2005 including two walking tours one of the old town centre and another along the goyt valley and out to the fringes of the peak district at picturesque marple bridge the book is an essential guide for anyone with an interest in gaining an insight into the proud heritage of this fascinating town. Planning application for goyt mill, upper hibbert lane from hutchinson 3g uk for installation of additional telecommunications equipment on.
It lies on the river goyt 9 miles 14 km southeast of manchester, 9 miles 14 km north of macclesfield and 4 miles 6 km southeast of stockport. Millys grill in marple greater manchester sk6 7hx view food. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of marple bridge. We will always let you know when we receive your submission. Commercial property for sale in goyt mill, upper hibbert lane, marple, stockport sk6, selling for. Unit 46, goyt mill upper hibbert ln marple stockport sk6 7hx.
Marple bridge is a village in the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england, on the river goyt, which runs through the centre of the village, close to marple. There are wonderful views of derbyshires rolling hills and moorlands, and of a farflung industrial countryside where towers. This chapelry, anciently called merpull, is situated on the river goyt, which separates the counties of. Find local roofers in goyt mill, stockport mybuilder. Millys grill was last inspected by food safety officers from stockport council on mon 18 nov 2019 and was awarded a food safety score of 3 generally satisfactory. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. There are clues to their existence around the ludworth area where there are standing stones and tumuli. Gerald hancock mentions the mill in his goyt valley romance book. Marple bridge photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Their trip boat, the bell, was on the point of arriving with 18 people for threecourse sunday lunches so our plan for a midday meal had to be changed. Marple aqueduct, which opened in 1800, carries the peak forest canal over the river goyt, was designed by benjamin outram, a pioneer in the building of canals and tramways.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Marple was part of macclesfield moss land before it emerged as a central place for canal and railway transportation of cotton textile goods to manchester and onwards worldwide. Pennsylvania had the highest population of marple families in 1840. The most marple families were found in the usa in 1880. The first reference to marple in written history was to merpel, believed to be derived from the old english maere pill, meaning the stream at the boundary early history. The name of marple is believed to be derived from either maere hop hyll meaning the hill at the boundary valley. An abundance of historical artefacts are held locally but none of them are on display, due to the lack of suitable facilities. This album contains pictures of the goyt mill, built in 1905 at hawk green. The goyt mill was built in 1905 for the goyt spinning company limited. The name of marple is believed to be derived from either maere hop hyll meaning the hill at the boundary valley or maere pill the stream at the boundary.
If you are interested in joining the marple township historical society and helping us meet the challenges and opportunities facing marples heritage, please call 6103533644 for more information. See property details on zoopla or browse all our range of properties in goyt mill, upper hibbert lane, marple, stockport sk6. Planning application for goyt mill, upper hibbert lane from hutchinson 3g uk for installation of additional telecommunications equipment on the rooftop, dated lst march 2002. Jun 07, 2015 goyt mill, marple we reached marple around lunchtime and moored up close to the ring obells. Friends of goyt mill heritage has been set up to create opportunities for everyone who knows or wishes to know of marple s historic past to enhance other historic organisations and friends associations and clubs through a variety of activities that bring people together, share stories of their experiences and knowledge of marple including its historic buildings and landmarks whilst highlighting its global and commonwealth connections. This applies to items bought from us, or owned by you, the customer.
Millys grill in marple greater manchester sk6 7hx view. Monthly meetings are held between september and april, several field trips are made each year. Goyt mill arp exercise an arp exercise near the goyt mill in 193839. Goyt mill was built in 1905 by jonathan partington of middleton for the goyt spinning company, to a design by stott and sons. Memories of old marple by hannah mary sheila robinson. Extensive parking is available in the goyt mill top car park 200 yards further up upper hibbert lane.
Goyt mill c1908 commissioning of the goyt mill engines c1908. This series is comprised of a total of 14 books and features the chief protagonist in the form of a fictional character named miss marple. The complete ebook collection of all thirteen miss marple mysteries including the short stories by the queen of mystery herself, agatha christie, including the murder at the vicarage, the body in the library, the moving finger, a murder is announced, they do it with mirrors, a pocketful of rye, 4. Commercial property for sale in goyt mill, upper hibbert lane. In times of drought some of the ruins can be glimpsed, as in its day the works were quite substantial. Marple all saints was a chapelry of stockport and then became an ecclesiastical parish.
Uniquely chic furniture offer a unique bespoke paintingupcycling service for any piece of furniture. Marple is a small town in the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england. See more ideas about king cotton, old photos and history. A congregational chapel was founded here in 1662 and rebuilt in 1887. Holbens healthclub goyt mill, upper hibbert lane, marple, sk6 7hx stockport rated 4.
Marple is romantically set in the rocky wooded valley of the river goyt, part of the little town clinging to the river, the rest to the hilltop, looking across to mellor church crowning the opposite ridge. Submissions and permissions matthew james publishing. Friends of goyt mill was set up to locate, document and. Including two walking tours one of the old town centre and another along the goyt valley and out to the fringes of the peak district at picturesque marple bridge the book is an essential guide for anyone with an interest in gaining an insight into the proud heritage of this fascinating town.
A trolley line established early in the century provided transportation for commuters, but it was not until the 1950s that marple and newtown were transformed from sleepy outposts to sprawling suburbs. It features the demolition of the huge chimney, a visible landmark for miles around, and the machinery in the mill before it was removed. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia. Marple, or merpel as it was written when the name first appeared on the pages of history, was omitted from the domesday survey made by william i in 1086 probably being a waste land inside the boundary of macclesfield forest. The goyt is a real gem and, although there arent any banker swims, theres always a chance of a nice barbel or two. Ill be down there in, too, january with my cane rod if theres a mild spell. The potential for recreational activities in the area also needs to be exploited. Marple bridge looking downstream to marple bridge over the goyt. It adjoins the cheshire derbyshire boundary and includes the villages of marple, mellor, hawk green, high lane, marple bridge, moor end, strines and the hamlet of mill brow. In 1840 there were 23 marple families living in pennsylvania. The gunpowder mill ceased production in 1920 and the ruins are in a watery grave beneath fernilee reservoir, towards the dam wall end. You choose your colour and finish and we have the experience and knowledge to transform furniture to achieve a unique look. The complete miss marple collection by agatha christie.
The marple family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Originally called the marple antiquarian society, it changed its name to the marple local history society in 1990. Marple is a small town in the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england, on the river goyt 9 miles 14 km southeast of manchester, 9 miles 14 km north of macclesfield and 4 miles 6 km southeast of stockport. Marple s contemporary community has little knowledge of historic marple and the role and the importance of former mills, including goyt mill. Get free quotes from mybuilders roofers near you now in goyt mill, stockport.
Stockport st mary was the ancient parish for marple. The mill originally stood on land that is now occupied by the hollins shopping parade, and the coop superstore and in its heyday it dominated the skyline of marple from whichever direction you cared to look. According to arthur mee, in his book, kings england, cheshire. Uniquely chic furniture cheshire ltd shabby chic furniture. It is a sixstorey with a total floor area 260,000 sq. Marple aqueduct also known as goyt aqueduct at marple, greater manchester, in northwest england was built to carry the lower level of the peak forest canal across the river goyt treated as part of the river mersey until 1896. This was about 46% of all the recorded marples in the usa. Commercial property for sale in goyt mill, upper hibbert. Showing companies registered in sk6 7hx, mamtor house, upper hibbert lane, marple, stockport. We are adjacent to the cheshire ring canal bridge no. Goyt mill chimney a view from the bottom of the goyt mill chimney. The derbyshire record office holds registers and other records of the marple bridge united reformed church, previously known as mill brow independent chapel. Goyt mill, marple we reached marple around lunchtime and moored up close to the ring obells. Seven men lost their lives during its construction.
Marple local history society web site marple local history. Books about marple bridge area browse 41 photo books on marple bridge and the surrounding area. Millys grill is a food establishment in the town of marple and has the catagory of restaurant cafe canteen. The main body of the mill stood 5 storeys high but the weaving sheds and offices more than trebled this area.
I used to walk to marple bridge with my grandma to do the shopping. The goyt mill a virtual history tour of marple and district. The people mostly associated with this history are from the older generations in the community. Marple local history society web site marple local. There are also a few barbel in the tame goyt escapees and, by association, they must also be in the mersey. Half green or hawk green marple local history society. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. It had 82,000 mule spindles and 45,000 ring spindles, spinning 24 and 38 twist and 22 and 46 mule weft. The main body of the mill stood 5 storeys high but. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Goyt viaduct is a grade ii listed building in marple north, stockport, england. Scientists estimate that the earliest residents of the area settled several millennia ago. The miss marple series is a series of crime fiction and mystery novels written by the world famous english author named agatha christie.
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