1927 Quarter 3
History – Reminiscent of Klondyke
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927
Reminiscent of Klondyke
This change in the organic life of Wombwell was accompanied by rapid increase in population.
A writer...
History – The Growth of Wombwell – Complete Change of Character
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary the "South Yorkshire Times" did a supplement on the history of the Dearne...
A Tiny Rate Saver
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927
A Tiny Rate Saver
During their visit to Wombwell on Saturday, the members of the North-Eastern district of the...
History – The “King of Wombwell”
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927
The “King of Wombwell"
Mr John Robinson was not a native of Wombwell, but he spent the greater part...
The Cooling Fountain
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 8, 1927
The Cooling Fountain
Now that the summer has really arrived, the fountain which has been installed in the public...
John Street Schoolboys at Filey
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 8, 1927
A snapshot of boys of the John Street school Wombwell, in camp at Filey.
The camp is an annual...
The Last Throw
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 8, 1927
The Last Throw
About 50 competitors took part in an angling match held at Wombwell last Saturday under the...
Wombwell Wheelers
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 8, 1927
Wombwell Wheelers
The Wombwell Wheelers, a cycling club recently inaugurated and rapidly growing.
The photograph shows the members setting of...