Celebrating Principal Buildings
Ebeneezer Church, Milton Street – Working with the developer the Church’s war memorial was preserved, restored and placed on display in Swinton Library. The buildings… Read More »Celebrating Principal Buildings
About Us
Find out all about Swinton Heritage
Our Achievements
Commemorative plaques have been provided for the following former residents: James William Iron Hague former British Heavyweight Boxing Champion – Plaque Location – Montagu Arms, Mexborough. Herbert… Read More »Our Achievements
Noteable Individuals
Douglas Liversidge, Author and Polar Explorer – Photograph and text in Swinton Library celebrating the life of this former resident. Douglas Liversidge Collection presented to… Read More »Noteable Individuals
Fundraising events organised
Pop Concert with Smash 1970’s Group The Sweet Dearne Valley’s first ever beer festival (funds shared with Swinton Comprehensive School Funds) Boxing Dinner Show (Funds… Read More »Fundraising events organised
Churchyard/Cemetery Tours
Evening conducted tours at Swinton Churchyard -Funds raised for St Margarets Parish Church. Kilnhurst Churchyard – Funds raised for St Thomas’ Mexborough Churchyard – Funds… Read More »Churchyard/Cemetery Tours
Local History & Heritage Fairs
Project advice and support given to Potters Corner Heritage lottery project Swinton Churchyard including restoration of significant memorials, Norman Stonework, mounting of interpretive plaques, guide… Read More »Local History & Heritage Fairs
A History of Sprotbrough Hall
In collaboration with Bridge Street Productions we completed the filming, editing and proofing of our DVD “A History of Sprotbrough Hall”. This film explores the history… Read More »A History of Sprotbrough Hall
A History of Swinton Hall and Swinton House
A further project which reached completion was the launch of Giles Brearley’s latest book “A History of Swinton Hall and Swinton House”. This was a very… Read More »A History of Swinton Hall and Swinton House
News Update
We continue to deliver talks and interviews when asked. Recent engagements have included BBC Radio Sheffield, Mexborough and District Heritage Society, Radio Nightingale for Rotherham Hospitals and the Rotherham Branch University of… Read More »News Update
Mike Hawthorn Plaque
Visitors to our web-site and those who take an interest in our activities will be aware of the series of commemorative plaques that we have… Read More »Mike Hawthorn Plaque