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A Freak of Nature

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 1, 1927 A Freak of Nature This photograph shows a bough of an ash tree which is ingrown with the wall...

Swinton Hit Out – Big Win over Mexborough

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 15, 1927 Swinton Hit Out Big Win over Mexborough Mexborough were outplayed in the rearranged match at Swinton on Monday. Swinton scored...

Swinton’s Best – Darton Overwhelmed

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927 Swinton’s Best Darton Overwhelmed Swinton again found easy prey when they entertained Darton on Saturday. Darton arrived without three or...

Hague Cup Winner

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 1, 1927 The outstanding competitor in the Swinton District School Sports, and winner of the “Hague” Cup and other awards:...

Swinton School Stars

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 1, 1927 I Swinton School Stars The championship relay team of the Swinton district: Roman Terrace.  

Sacrifice to Progress

August 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 12, 1927 A Sacrifice to Progress The demands of progress, exemplified in the improvements of Warren Vale Road into a more...

Warren Vale Road

August 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 12, 1927 Warren Vale Road A photograph taken from a little north of Rosehill Park, showing the nasty bend and gradient...

Cutts Cup Final – Swinton Athletic 35 for 2   Sandygate  34

August 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 19, 1927 Cutts Cup Final Swinton Athletic 35 for 2   Sandygate  34 The final of the Cutts Cup at the Mexborough Athletic...

Cycling Record Holder

August 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 12, 1927 Mr WB Arnold, of Manor Road, added another remarkable cycling feat to his already lengthy list in the...

A Wife who was Sold for 20 Guineas.

September 1927
Yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 24 September 1927 From an Old Yorkshire 1779 Guide Book. A Wife who was Sold for 20 Guineas. * In the month...