Marple Local History Society Meeting

Marple Local History Society Meetings: 2025 / 2026

From autumn to spring (September – April) the society meets at Marple Methodist Church for a programme of illustrated talks about varied aspects of the local area and further afield.

Meetings start at 7:45pm (doors open 7:15), Annual membership: £15, Visitors welcome: £4 per meeting.

Programme (may be subject to change)

• Sep 15: Houses of Parliament – a history: Mike Ogden
• Oct 13: Upper Goyt Valley: David Stirling
• Nov 10: Hats and More: Rupert Battersby
• Dec 8: Christmas Traditions: Susan Holden
• Jan 12: The 1960s - from Keeler to Kinks: Dave Walmsley
• Feb 16: Marple’s Literary connections: Anthony Burton
• Mar 16: Knead to Know – A Baking History: Neil Buttery
• Apr 20: AGM – followed by: Over to You Contributions from members

For more information about the society visit: www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/