Home on the Grange
Thundercliffe Grange in Rotherham is privately owned by a group of residents. But it has previously been an Earl’s family seat, a private asylum for wealthy ladies, and a hospital for disabled children.
Who were the Earls of Effingham?
The Earls of Effingham were a junior branch of the House of Howard whose head was the Duke of Norfolk. They were descendants of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham who was an English commander who defeated the Spanish Armada. The Effingham family seat was in Surrey, but they became...
Clifton Park Museum connects communities with Our World project
Clifton Park Museum’s Our World project celebrates Rotherham’s vibrant cultural heritage through items from the World Cultures Collection.
Keeping heritage at the heart of Conisbrough
The magnificent limestone circular keep that is Conisbrough Castle has dominated the skyline for 850 years, creating one of South Yorkshire’s most striking landscapes. But while the exterior can be seen for miles, how many people know of its historical importance to not only our region, but also the country?...