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Swinton Man Dies in Surrey – Former Wombwell Schoolmaster

February 1951
South Yorkshire Times, February 3rd, 1951 Swinton Man Dies in Surrey Former Wombwell Schoolmaster The sudden death on Monday of Mr Joseph Edwin Walton, at  Surbiton, Surrey,...

“Killing” £30,000 Rumours – Loco Driver Has £270 Pools Win

February 1951
South Yorkshire Times, February 24, 1951 "Killing" £30,000 Rumours Swinton Loco Driver Has £270 Pools Win The postman's knock at the door of Mr. William Barker, "Dennisdene,"...

Wedding – Foss & Atkin – Swinton Bride in Lace and Net

February 1951
South Yorkshire Times, February 10, 1951 Swinton Bride in Lace and Net Miss Dora Foss, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs, C. Foss, of 8, South...

“Has a Sense of Dancing “

February 1951
South Yorkshire Times, February 3rd, 1951 “Has a Sense of Dancing " Judith Hampshire (photo), of 11, Manor Road, Swinton, has been learning ballet for only...

First Time in Swinton – August 3, 1907

February 1951
 South Yorkshire Times, February 10, 1951 First Time in Swinton Guess where, Guess when. The welcome is for double-deckers, and not the modern variety recently. This flashback...

Marconigrams – February 24, 1951

February 1951
South Yorkshire Times, February 24, 1951 Marconigrams Electric street lighting at Conisbrough is to cease each night at midnight. Conisbrough Urban Council are to ask the Ministry...