.This is an archive of the Guest Book messages posted in 2002.
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| Pauline Bowden | Canada |
Monday Dec 30 2002 |
| Many happy days were spent with grandma and granddad, walking into Marple over Posset bridge and on to Mrs. Sheldon's bakery, my name used to be Burgess my grandma was Eva and my dad was Brian. | ||
| EUGENE L MARPLE | SALINAS CALIFORNIA USA |
Tuesday Dec 24 2002 |
| I PLACED MY OWN NAME IN GOOGLE AND YOUR WEB SITE WAS FIRST TO CATCH MY EYE. I TOO HAVE VISITED THE VILLAGE OF MARPLE. WHEN IN ENGLAND I HAD TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT. LOVELY LITTLE PLACE AND WOULD LIKE TO RETURN SOMEDAY. GOOD JOB ON WEB SITE, THANK YOU FROM CA. GENE MARPLE. | ||
| LESLIE ROSS HINE | born Marple, live in Fredericton N.B. Canada |
Saturday Nov 09 2002 |
| I am pleased to see this site, would love to know anything about the "Willows" senior school I attended. 1940 to 1943. Left Marple in 1955 emigrated to Canada. Would love to hear from anyone who knew the Hine family. We lived at 37 Shirley Avenue for years. | ||
| Patricia | Holland |
Wednesday Oct 30 2002 |
| Was surprised to find a website about Marple! Lived there for about a year, nice place! Even found the pubs I used to go to! Good job done on the site! | ||
| Catherine Higham | Marple |
Tuesday Oct 29 2002 |
| Looking for anyone who might recognize the following, and inviting you to get in touch. I went to Rose Hill Primary School and was then transferred to the Dale when it first opened. Went to Marple Hall Grammar School for Girls from 1970-77. Some names: Mrs. Greenwood, Miss Davies, Miss Shaw, Mrs. Hughes, Janet Greaves, Saranne Jones, and Carole Gabbutt (now Uske); together we giggled our way through Viva Mexico and The Pirates of Penzance, and later became Mrs. Wrigley's worst nightmare in A-level German. I've been living in Mexico City for 18 years, but go back every couple of years or so to visit my brother Peter and family in Rose Hill. Thanks for this opportunity to write; congratulations for a great site. Marple was definitely the best place in the world to grow up in, and "home" will always be there. | ||
| Gary Curran | Marple |
Wednesday Oct 16 2002 |
| I moved to Marple in 1963 at the age of 2 and I've lived here ever since had a fantastic time growing up and wouldn't live any where else unless I won the lottery - enjoyed the site. | ||
| Gail Sayers | Romiley now Australia |
Monday Sep 23 2002 |
| Mark, thank you for replying to my questions on the R.Y.F.S. and about Sydney the eagle, It is great to know that the person behind the web site cares enough to answer questions, all I can say is thank you again and keep up the good work :) | ||
| Gail Sayers ne Worthington | Used to live in Romiley now I live in Australia |
Saturday Sep 21 2002 |
| I think the site is great. I come in here now and then to see what is happening in Marple and all around, Keep up the good work, When I feel homesick I just pop on the net to here and go on a trip down memory lane, Mark what happened to the photos of this years Romiley Young Farmers Show, and is Sydney the Eagle still lose? Read that on the net too. Good luck all! | ||
| jc deplanche |
21/Aug/2002:09:43:07 | |
| a very well done website with
many peaceful postcards ! Owing to you I can see again pictures about a town I know and love since many years! thanks again Jc Deplanche ( Grenoble France) | ||
| R.Cavazos |
02/Aug/2002:03:47:17 | |
| You have a great web site. Thank you. It helps me with my research on the Stanley Family that I am related to. | ||
| Geoff | Wickersley Social Club |
20/Jul/2002:14:03:11 |
| Great site. Used to visit my Aunt in Marple during the 50s and 60s. Still have relatives in the area. | ||
| chris.FARNSWORTH |
13/May/2002:20:29:10 | |
| I AM A MEMBER OF THE NEW
MILLS, MARPLE, AND DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB. I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB TO TRY TO PREPARE A WEB -SITE SO HAVE BEEN GOING TO TAMESIDE COLLEGE TO LEARN HOW. AT THE MOMENT I'M STRUGGLING TO LEARN HTML ! WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN JOINING YOUR WEB SITE THE CLUB MEETS EVERY THURSDAY LUNCH IN THE NAVIGATION HOTEL AND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR 56YEARS. IT HAS 35 MEMBERS . IF YOU COULD HELP PLEASE E-MAIL ME (I NEED IT!) MANY THANKS CJ FARNSWORTH | ||
| chris harvey |
11/May/2002:02:53:33 | |
| mARPLE ROCKS! I've lived there
since the summer of '88, and...oh booy, the joy we all shared. I propose that on the 20th July at 12:00pm we have a minutes silent just to remember, just to appreciate, what it is to be a Marpolian. Canals, Greggs, the Shopping Giant, Timmy Mallet, and just good ol, spliff smoking fun..COOOOOOMMEEE ON!!!! | ||
| Mark Lynch |
10/May/2002:12:49:47 | |
| I have been a resident of Marple
now for 3 years after buying my first house here. Whilst I'm glad to
have all the outstanding beauty of the surrounding countryside at
weekends, I'm becoming increasing dismayed at the decline of central
Marple itself - I should know as I'm an SK6 resident. There are
several shop units now unoccupied adjacent to the Cinema and I have
recently discovered that, on retirement of one of it's Solicitors, the
Prickett Partnership are now closing their premises in Marple too.
That's not all, what about nightime facilities? If Mark Whittaker's Marple pub guide is to be believed the Jolly Sailor and Bowling Green public houses are thriving businesses... for building developers maybe! The nightlife in Marple is only salvaged by 2 or 3 establishments i.e. The Edge Restaurant, Murillo's and the Crown (the later being marred by recent events) but generally you'll find more life in Mellor Cemetery and I'm finding that I increasing have to travel for a decent evening out. | ||
| Christopher Charles | Cheadle community web site |
07/May/2002:17:00:41 |
| Great site | ||
| simon chadd |
29/Apr/2002:13:39:54 | |
| lived in Marple (Marina Drive)
from 1969-1979. Return regularly to check out old haunts. Attended Dale
for four years, moved around the UK and now living in Shrewsbury. Great
website, will return to see how things are. Keep up all your good work. | ||
| Mrs Eunice Ryder |
26/Apr/2002:13:39:35 | |
| I enjoyed looking at The Photos old and new and all the historical information. I find it a very interesting website. It brings back a lot of memories from my childhood as we visited Marple frequently from 1947 until about 1953. | ||
| Marcia Bradshaw |
07/Apr/2002:02:32:34 | |
| Well I never! Marple with a
website. I am from Marple (and proud of it) I went to RHCP as well (left in 1969). I recognise most of the people in Martins photo (Nick Gorman, Phillip/Peter Webb, Phillip Pownall, Tammy Bradford, Peter Smethurst, Phillip Steel, Leslie Milner, Matthew and Alistair Perkins, Sally Black, Miles Starkey, Peter Greenwood, Chris Owen,Alan Poynton, Valerie and Wendy at the back, Susan Millington,Aurial Bullock, Margaret Jacques, Nick Gorman, Peter Whitlock, ME 2nd on the right- 2nd row up with the flowery dress (LOL). I remember that Pump (I had it once with Robert Molloy for snapping Mr G's Ruler in the Hall) Though I think you got me mixed up with my sister Georgina Bradshaw. Went to Woodville Secondary Modern for Young Ladies (as it was called then HaHa) chatted to the lads over the field (LOL) I live on the Wirral now and am an IT Teacher for a Big Hospital. Anyone interested in getting in touch email me. | ||
| JACK TURNBULL |
29/Mar/2002:17:21:16 | |
| Mark, I've finally got 'on the
net'. Our village web site is as brilliant as I expected thanks to you
and all you efforts. Well done. Now I can also communicate with DB without dragging all the way to Anglesey. Cheers. | ||
| Mindy | http://www.afghan-hound-dogs.com/ |
29/Mar/2002:13:58:17 |
| Charming presentation. Your site is delightful. | ||
| Alan Parkinson |
23/Mar/2002:02:27:53 | |
| This is a fascinating web site. Having grown up in Strines and attended All Saints school in 1943 (or thereabouts) the site is a journey through my childhood. | ||
| Shirley Marple McAni |
20/Mar/2002:07:33:45 | |
| You have a beautiful town! My maiden name is Marple so found you while I was browsing. | ||
| t mitchell |
19/Mar/2002:23:34:00 | |
| enjoyed your site. am coming to marple on hols early april 02. what i was particularly looking for was a street map but there doesnt appear to be one. have i missed it or is it something for you to perhaps think about? was in marple early jan of this year and was also unable to find a street map !!! i will leave it with you. | ||
| gene marple |
05/Mar/2002:20:56:23 | |
| nice website. visited marple many years ago. not much there but was pleased with what i saw. thanks for keeping the name alive | ||
| ray balchin |
25/Feb/2002:20:11:04 | |
| we lived in claremont av. in the sixties like to hear from any one who remembers ray pam andrew, julie, nicola. | ||
| Sheila Khan(nee Cox) | Sheila Khan's Family Tree |
14/Feb/2002:14:23:01 |
| Lived in Cherry Tree, Romiley as a child. Enjoyed your site very much, especially the photos of the canal where I used to play. Remember swimming regularly at Marple baths. Pleased to hear they have been improved. | ||
| gail sayers |
11/Feb/2002:14:52:26 | |
| does any body remember Tom Worthington from Cherry Tree or his children Paul Sharon and Gordon (des) if they do will you please contact me thank you keep up the good work Mark and all the crew | ||
| ray balchin |
27/Jan/2002:17:57:06 | |
| ray, pam, andrew, julie, nicola lived in claremont av. from 1964-1971 we have fond memories of marple and would welcome contact with any one who knows us the best pubs in the U.K. | ||
| Stewart Rothwell |
24/Jan/2002:13:21:34 | |
| Just found this site which is very interesting. I was born in Compstall and lived there until I was 6 years old when the family moved to Guernsey in the Channel Islands. I now live in Sidmouth, East Devon. I have been back to Compstall and Marple Bridge quite often over the years and it is always a delight to see the old place which has not changed much from when I was a kid. I have not returned for a few years but hoping to visit again in Spring this year. Had a great pal when I was a kid called Allan Naylor whose father was an electrician in Compstall. If anybody sees this message who knows Allan Naylor ask him to get in touch and it would be great to hear from him. Still have photos of myself and my late Sister Cathy when we were very small in some sort of Panto in Compstall. Regards to all. Doubt if anyone will remember me or my family but if you do-get in touch. | ||
| Frank Emmett |
15/Jan/2002:01:18:34 | |
| Ran out of space in last posting (Dec. 31st 2001), but basically all that was cut off was the query--"so how WAS Rev. James Beard Clayton's bro-in-law, and are there Beard family roots in Marple/Mellor area that could tie him in?" Thanks to Patrick Callaghan for his hint about his house: it establishes Beards there, but I need to push it back a bit. All the best from an exiled Yorkshireman--Frank E. | ||
| Jon Rosser |
12/Jan/2002:11:25:04 | |
| Came across your messages on the
web. I was at Marple Hall Boys from 65 - 72. I left Marple in 1972 -
after the Upper Sixth. Went through 1B alpha, 2LS, 3beta - 4 beta - 5
beta 6L1 and 6L2. Staff : - Mrs Smith (English) and Don Smith, Les Bettinson (PE), Sammy Wilcock (History), Ma and Pa Greenwood, Hardisty (Music) and 'Piggy' Lea, Snudge in the Workshops, Mazda who taught Geog and Jet Morgan who taught RE. Zeberdee Spring and his Latin and Greek sessions, Harry Powell from Pottery? And the boss : Reg Hill!! (and his side-kick Jacko) Happy days, eh? Names? Martin Harris, Andy Phillips, Brian Dawson, Lynsey Bennet, Angus Crompton. Probably too early for you. Drank mainly at the Dog and Partridge in Hazel Grove and in Romiley which was my home. Ex Romiley County Primary (class of 65) - now living in North Wales. J | ||
| EUGENE L MARPLE |
01/Jan/2002:04:53:26 | |
| GENE MARPLE 52 NACIONAL ST,SALINAS,CA 93901 geneva9@earthlink.net my ancestor was from radnor wales,what gives? | ||