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Swimmers at Bowbroom Locks

June 1947
South Yorkshire Times June 5, 1947 This is the cure for 84 in the shade. A picture taken at Bowbroom locks, Swinton on Sunday.  

“Back Flash” in 180 yards face at Barnburgh Main

June 1947
South Yorkshire Times June 29, 1947 “Back Flash” in 180 yards face at Barnburgh Main 20 men injured in Pit Blast 19 in hospital, some...

Roxy Cinema – King Kong (video)

June 1947
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Swinton 170 for 8  Mexborough 101 – Seven Fell To Cadman

June 1947
South Yorkshire Times June 28, 1947 Seven Fell To Cadman Swinton 170 for 8                             Mexborough 101 The Council “Derby” between Mexborough and Swinton, first of the Feast...

Rother Valley Conservative Association Fete

July 1947
South Yorkshire Times July 5, 1947 Swinton women’s branch of Rother Valley Conservative Association were among stallholders at a garden fête at Sandbeck Park, home...

Swinton Business Folk Outing

July 1947
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 19, 1947 A party of Swinton business folk who had an enjoyable outing to Bridlington last Thursday.

Swinton’s “Desert Rat”

July 1947
South Yorkshire Times July 19, 1947 A crane driver in civilian life employed by Messrs Baker and Bessemer Ltd, Private Frank Hayes, Highland Light Infantry,...

Promise and Versatility Of Swinton Brothers – A Musical Trio

July 1947
South Yorkshire Times July 5, 1947 A Musical Trio Promise and Versatility Of Swinton Brothers Three Swinton boys are all able musicians and play in Mexborough Grammar...

Swinton Safety Quiz Winners

July 1947
South Yorkshire Times July 19, 1947 Some of the children whose knowledge of road safety precautions distinguished them at the recent Swinton safety quiz.

Pitfalls Warning By Swinton Curate (Archdeacon) to South African Emigrants

July 1947
South Yorkshire Times July 26, 1947 South African Emigrants Beware Pitfalls Warning By Swinton Curate Now Archdeacon if you’re thinking of trekking out to South Africa...