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Historical Diary – 06 June Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Anniversaries June 1 Prince Imperial killed, Zululand,  ‘79 2 John H. Harland. Hoyland, died ‘85 3 Opening Kilnhurst Parish Church, '85 4 Additional...

Historical Diary – 08 August Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Anniversaries August. 1 J. Rogers, Montagu Arms Mexborough died, ‘85 2 Dr. Sykes, appointed medical officer, Mexborough ‘77 3 J. Hudson killed...

Historical Diary – 09 September Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Anniversaries September. 1 Grand Bazaar at Mexboro’ ‘86 2 Mrs. Otter, Swinton, died, '81 3 Opening Swinton Hoard Schools, '78 4 Presentation to...

Historical Diary – 10 October Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Anniversaries October. 1 Opening Swinton Co-op Stores, ‘82 2 Presentation to Dr. Blythman, Swinton. '88 3 Presentation to Rev. T.J. T. J....

Historical Diary – 11 November Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Anniversaries November 1              Shocking accident to engine driver, Manvers Main ‘80                 (Article Wath...

Historical Diary – 12 December Anniversaries

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1st 1892 Historical Anniversaries December 1              First election Rotherham and Hallamshire divisions '85 2              Testimonial to W. Ping. Rawmarsh, '86 3              Mrs. Barker,...

Who’s Who in the Don and Dearne Valleys

January 1892
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 1, 1892 Adwick-Upon-Dearne. Parish Church.—Sunday afternoon at 2-30: minister, Rev. E. P. Spooner sexton, Mr. W. Pashley; churchwarden. Mr. A. Mawson. School...

A Swinton Miner Killed at Thrybergh Hall

February 1892
Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 26 February 1892 A Swinton Miner Killed at Thrybergh Hall On Tuesday afternoon, an inquest was held at the Rotherham...

The Crisis in the Coal Trade – Mexborough District

March 1892
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 01 March 1892 The Crisis in the Coal Trade Mexborough District The last of the notices for a week’s stoppage at the...

South Yorkshire and the Hull Coal Trade – The Miners’ “Stop” Week

April 1892
Sheffield Independent - Thursday 07 April 1892 South Yorkshire and the Hull Coal Trade. The Miners' "Stop" Week and the Traffic The effects of the miners'...