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Examination Success

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 29, 1949 Examination Success Mr Walter Trickett, son of Mrs J.W.L. Trickett, and the late Mr Trickett of 11 Rowns Lane, Swinton,...

Swinton’s Freak Chick

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1949 Swinton's Freak Chick On Sunday a bantam belonging to Mr. V. C. Grant, hairdresser, of Swinton, hatched a chicken with...

German At Swinton – Is Former Ravenfield Hall P.O.W’s Niece

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1949 German At Swinton Is Former Ravenfield Hall P.O.W’s Niece A 13-years-old German girl, Eva Kaun, eldest daughter of Kerr Max...

Swinton GEC “Magnet” Sports Club Dance.

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 8, 1949 Big Attraction at the Empress Ballroom, Mexborough, last Thursday evening was Swinton GEC “Magnet” Sports Club dance. Here are some...

Cinema – Roxy – Up in Arms (video)

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 29, 1949 From YouTube:

Swinton Host 80

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1949 Swinton Host 80 A small barrel of beer standing on a table in the tap room of the Gate Inn,...

Roman Terrace Golden Wedding

February 1949
South Yorkshire Times February 5, 1949 Roman Terrace Golden Wedding Celebrating their Golden Wedding on February 13th will be two former Roman Terrace residents, Mr. George...

Manvers Main Presentation – Long Service Medals – Oldest Swintonian Recipient

February 1949
South Yorkshire Times, February 5th, 1949 Manvers Main Presentation N.U.M. Long Service Medals Oldest Swintonian Is Oldest Recipient Guest of honour at Manvers Main canteen tomorrow (Saturday) when...

Cinema – Roxy – All my Sons

February 1949
South Yorkshire Times, February 26, 1949

Mr J. Sharpley– Former Swinton churchwarden

February 1949
South Yorkshire Times, February 5, 1949. The funeral took place at Swinton Parish Church last week of a former chairman of Swinton Urban Council and...