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Brave Wombwell Boys
Leeds Mercury April 16, 1936
Brave Wombwell Boys
Drowning rescuers were recalled at Wombwell last night, when three boys were honoured.
The Chairman of the Urban Council,...
Wombwell Colliery Director’s Death
Sheffield Independent - Monday 07 September 1936
Wombwell Colliery Director's Death
A long association with Wombwell Main Colliery was severed on Saturday with the death...
Death of Mr. P. M Walker – 32 Years Clerk to Council
Sheffield Independent - Monday 12 October 1936
32 Years Clerk to Council
Death of Mr. P. M Walker
Mr. Percy Milnes Walker (59), on Wombwell Grange,...
Barnsley Road School Christmas Party
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1, 1937
At Barnsley Road School, Wombwell, there was a theatrical atmosphere about the Christmas Party.
The top picture is a group...
Children’s Treat from Ship Croft
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1, 1937
A few of the children entertained to a Christmas treat at Wombwell by the Ship Croft outing club.
A...
Death of Principal Male of Operatic Society
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 29, 1937
Mr James Bird in the costume in which he should have appeared.
The spirit of joyful achievement in which...
Frank Collindridge on Russia
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 8, 1937
The interesting and informative article on “Russia” written by Mr Frank Collindridge, of Wombwell, and published in the...
Mammoth Christmas Party at Wombwell – 1,000 Children
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1, 1937
Mammoth Christmas Party at Wombwell
Children of the unemployed receiving gifts at a party at Wombwell at which they...
Partnerships for 50 Years
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1, 1937
Partnerships for 50 Years
Partnerships extending over 50 years were celebrated in two homes at Wombwell during the Christmas...
Roy Tate and his “Spice Birds”
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 1, 1937
This is Roy Tate, of Wright Crescent, Wombwell, with his two “Spice Birds.”
He has won several prizes with...