The history of Clifton Park
If you grew up in or around Rotherham, your childhood memories are probably etched with days spent at Clifton Park. For over 130 years, Clifton Park has been more than just your average park. How lucky we are to have such a gem right here on our doorstep. You might...
The Linen of Barnsley & Rotherham
By historian Joshua Daniels It’s well-known that the coal, iron, steel and glass industries dominated the economies of Rotherham and Barnsley. There was, however, another very prominent industry: linen. Whilst textiles are more associated with what is now West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire was also a leading contributor to the industry....
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...
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?...
