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The aftermath of the fire

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 7, 1969 The aftermath of the fire 'which occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Appleton at 82, Valley...

Tidying up the gardens

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 15, 1969 Workmen engaged on tidying up the gardens of old people's bungalows in Swinton on Monday. They are Messrs. Ernest...

A tour of the surface workings

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 15, 1969 Susan Graham gets a front seat as she watches Mr. Eric Espley (winding engineer) at work. Susan was enjoying...

schools speech day

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 7, 1969 The Headmaster Fit of Swinton Comprehensive School Mr. J. H Parry, B. A. (centre) Is pictured with guests at...

Undismayed, Four Heroes Entered The Bungalow ‘Jungle’

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times, February 15, 1969 Undismayed, Four Heroes Entered The Bungalow 'Jungle' Brambles to the left of them, hawthorn to the right of them. Onward,...

Swinton Pupils at Manvers

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 15, 1969 These pupils of Swinton Comprehensive School inspect No. 3 winding room during their tour of the surface workings at...

They Guard Your Children

February 1969
South Yorkshire Times February 1, 1969 They Guard Your Children Mr. C. Willoughby, of 5, Slade Road, Swinton, the popular Lollipop man at Swinton Bridge Junior...

Police Officers Ball

March 1969
South Yorkshire Times March 29, 1969 Police Officers and their wives and friends pictured at the annual Swinton Ball last Friday

Royal Humane Society’s Testimonials

March 1969
South Yorkshire Times March 1, 1969 Awards For Rescue Attempt Coun. D. Thompson, Chairman of Swinton Urban Council on Wednesday presented Royal Humane Society awards to...

Sponsored Dog

March 1969
South Yorkshire Times March 1, 1969 Sponsored Dog “Shandy," with his young mistress, Jane Wraith, of 28," Brookfield Avenue, Swinton. "Shandy" has been sponsored to earn...