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Bus Accident

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times, February 2, 1957 A verdict of “Accidental Death” was recorded at Wednesday’s inquest. The driver of the vehicle, Mr Frank Rock (48)...

Cinema – Roxy – Hell & High Water (videos)

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times, February 23, 1957 From Youtube:

Memories of the R.F.C. – Swinton Man who was recruit 1740.

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times February 2, 1957 Memories of the R.F.C. Swinton Man who was recruit 1740. Reminiscences of the old days of the Royal Flying Corps recall...

Milton House

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times, February 2, 1957 Milton House, Swinton, which Swinton Urban Council have decided to purchase with a view to the grounds being developed...

Swinton Congregational Church Boys’ Brigade

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times, February 22, 1957 Enjoying party fun are these members of Swinton Congregational Church Boys' Brigade, who held their annual party on Saturday. Enjoying...

Swinton Man serving in Tripoli

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times February 2 Swinton Man serving in Tripoli Photographed as he joked was an Arab employee, Craftsman Carl Crookes is following his trade as...

Swinton Soldier, 17, killed – Armoured Car Plunges 50 feet

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times February 9, 1957 Swinton Soldier, 17, killed Armoured Car Plunges 50 feet Military Service has now robbed Mr and Mrs William Ferry, of 63...

Ward’s Social Evening and Dinner

February 1957
South Yorkshire Times, February 16, 1957 Drivers of Ward's, Swinton, pose for a photograph at their social evening and dinner held in the Travellerrs' Rest,...

Foundations for New Methodist Church

March 1957
South Yorkshire Times March 2, 1957 Some of the voluntary helpers who are working at night by arc lamps digging the foundations for the new...

Hattersley Brothers Annual Dinner – W H Sutcliffe

March 1957
South Yorkshire Times March 2, 1957 Chief guest at Hattersley Brothers Works Sports Club annual dinner in the Masonic Hall Swinton is Mr W H...