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Snow at Swinton Station

January 1947
South Yorkshire Times, January 11, 1947 Snow clung to the uneven stone wall at Swinton L.M.S. railway station to produce this dainty nature-made pattern reminiscent...

The Birth of a Coalfield – Looking Back 150 Years

January 1947
South Yorkshire Times January 4, 1947 Looking Back 150 years South Yorkshire Pioneer's Legacy In South Yorkshire a chapter of its industrial history 150 years long came...

To Feature in Film – New Offer to Swinton singer

January 1947
South Yorkshire Times, January 11, 1947 To Feature in Film New Offer to Swinton singer On Wednesday Miss Vivien Parnham, who was placed second by the studio...

Wedding

January 1947
Miss Mavis Greensmith (Mexborough) and Mr Ronald Fareham (Swinton)

Wren’s Romance

January 1947
South Yorkshire Times, January 11, 1947 Wren’s Romance When Air mechanic, Deneice Wild (20), daughter of Mr and Mrs TH Wild, 42 Manor Road, Swinton, was...

Swinton Prefab Complaints – Too Damp Say Tenants

February 1947
South Yorkshire Times, February 1947 Swinton Prefab Complaints Too Damp Say Tenants One Housewife Refuses to Pay Rent Complaints about the effect of dampness caused by...

Swinton’s Smart Young Lightweight, George Frost.

February 1947
South Yorkshire Times February 22 Swinton's Smart Young Lightweight, George Frost. Now 21, Frost turned pro 18 months ago, has since had 32 fights 113 by...

Election Field Review

March 1947
South Yorkshire Times March 29, 1947 Election Field Review

Floods follow Great Thaw – Don and Dearne Overflow

March 1947
South Yorkshire Times March 22, 1947 Floods follow Great Thaw Don and Dearne Overflow Mexborough Shipwreck and Rescue Flood Scene at Swinton Houses were abandoned, roads made impassable, and...

Guard Killed in Train Accident – Collision Near Wath Junction Van

March 1947
South Yorkshire Times March 1, 1947 Guard Killed in Train Accident Collision Near Wath Junction Van hit From Behind LMS Mainline Traffic Delayed The guard of the goods train...