Alfred Liversidge
Alfred Liversidge – England’s Fastest Man and the Boxing Trainer of the last of the bare knuckle heavyweight champions ,Gem Mace. This book charts Swinton… Read More »Alfred Liversidge
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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
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
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
Future Plans
We continue to receive enquiries to our web-site from people near and far. Numbers of enquiries have come from North America and recently we have been… Read More »Future Plans