Marple

Marple, a lock

Marple’s situation on Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals was important in developing the town as a cotton centre in the 19th century. Today these canals remain as quiet bywaters for pleasure boating with an impressive “staircase” of locks in working order. 

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