Famous Sons and Daughters
Alfred Liversidge (1836-1921) Englands fastest man and trainer of Gem Mace the last of the World Heavyweight bare knuckle fighters. As An Athlete he raced… Read More »Famous Sons and Daughters
Our History
History of the Society
World Wars
As with most communities, Swinton suffered grievous losses of young men in World War I. 207 names are recorded in our fine war memorial, including… Read More »World Wars
Industry
COAL Coal has been worked in the Swinton area certainly since 1600. Early mining was by the use of bell pits, opencast and drift methods.… Read More »Industry
Swinton Schools
An early record of educational provision was a school provided by the Earl Fitzwilliam for his stable lads who worked at Swinton Racecourse (the racecourse… Read More »Swinton Schools
Swinton’s World Famous Potteries
Edward Butler first established his tile and pot works in Swinton in 1745. The site off Blackamoor Road was ideal for a pottery with clay… Read More »Swinton’s World Famous Potteries
Swinton and The Plague
In June 1646 Swinton was infested by the plague which raged in the town until October of that year. Some 59 persons were recorded as victims… Read More »Swinton and The Plague
Swinton’s Places of Worship
The Norman Chapel of St. Mary Megdalene was built in the second half of the 12th Century as a Chapel of Ease for the Parish… Read More »Swinton’s Places of Worship
Norman Conquest
As we know from our school days, William the Conquerors Norman invasion took place in 1066. William defeated the Saxon King Harolds forces at Hastings… Read More »Norman Conquest
The Early Days, the Romans
Swintons very early history may well be associated with the Northern Britons of the Brigantes tribe. The Brigantes held an impressive hill fort at Wincobank… Read More »The Early Days, the Romans