There is a house on Dodworth crossroads, opposite the Library and next to the Budgens shop. Over the front door is a stone marked 1641. Some say it is the oldest house in the village. Do you know if that is correct? Do you know anything else about the house?
Editor
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Monday 23 November 2009
Dodworth Bottom
Dodworth Bottom - the area it describes has been known by that name since at least the first half of the 1600's - when it was given as a wedding present from a wealthy landowner to his daughter. Do you know anything about this?
It is said that; at one time, when the Miners Inn pub closed on an evening 'the men' would gather round the lamp post at the top of Silver Street and jointly sing well known songs. Do you know anything about this?
Editor
It is said that; at one time, when the Miners Inn pub closed on an evening 'the men' would gather round the lamp post at the top of Silver Street and jointly sing well known songs. Do you know anything about this?
Editor
Saturday 21 November 2009
Wentworth Chronicle
An associated blog titled Wentworth Chronicle has been started with the same aims as the Dodworth Chronicle. Some material may be of interest so you are recommended to explore it - the address is below.
http://www.wentworthchronicle.blogspot.com/
Editor
http://www.wentworthchronicle.blogspot.com/
Editor
Friday 20 November 2009
The tunnel from Stainborough Castle to Saville Hall Farm
For many years there was talk of a tunnel connecting Stainborough Castle to Saville Hall Farm. That may seem a little far-fetched given today's understanding of mining matters. So what's the truth?...
Was there ever a tunnel?
What evidence exists to say a tunnel did or did not exist?
Where did the idea - and the story - come from?
Is there any explanation at all?
Editor
Was there ever a tunnel?
What evidence exists to say a tunnel did or did not exist?
Where did the idea - and the story - come from?
Is there any explanation at all?
Editor
Local mining sites and related matters
Do you have any information about the Strafford Colliery; the New Sovereign Colliery; the Old Sovereign Colliery; the Levi [Levitt-Hagg] Colliery; Rob Royd Colliery - or about any other colliery or feature of that type - including - the Strafford Colliery Coking Works, the Two Tunnels, the Strafford Colliery Brickworks, Damstead houses, the Bullrushes, the Sunny Hollow...?
If you have anything at all to share - please consider putting it here for others to see.
Photographs can be used - if you have any to share please contact the Editor for a talk about what's involved.
The Editor
If you have anything at all to share - please consider putting it here for others to see.
Photographs can be used - if you have any to share please contact the Editor for a talk about what's involved.
The Editor
Contributions from older people
It's often said that older folk don't use computers, and although there are many exceptions to that view, there are a lot who don't use computers or the internet. That does not mean they cannot contribute - they can for instance get someone else to type in their words and thoughts - remember virtually all children are nowadays able to use computers and the internet - and many of them have access at home - and a lot of children have older family members who may value some assistance with this matter.
It is the case that much valuable information lies in the memories of older people and it is important that those memories are captured and shared - now - before they are lost. Perhaps you know of something told you by an older person - if so please consider sharing it on this blog.
Editor
It is the case that much valuable information lies in the memories of older people and it is important that those memories are captured and shared - now - before they are lost. Perhaps you know of something told you by an older person - if so please consider sharing it on this blog.
Editor
Dodworth High Street - sawmill
There was a time - not very long ago - when a sawmill was situated on Dodworth High Street. It was located next to the 'Old Post Office' which is now a shop. Houses are built on the site - they are named Park View.
Do you have any information to share about the sawmill? - perhaps a photograph?
Editor
Do you have any information to share about the sawmill? - perhaps a photograph?
Editor
Dodworth Muckstack
Dodworth Muckstack also known as Dodworth Slag Heap and Dodworth Spoil heap has been a dominant visual feature in the area for perhaps 100 years. Today it looks very different from what it did a couple of decades ago [or thereabouts]. Back then it was not clothed in greenery, it was higher and more pointed towards the top. At some point it 'slipped' across the road from Dodworth to Higham, and had to be pushed back, this was maybe in the late 1960's - and maybe about the time of the Aberfan Disaster in Wales.
Do you know anything about these observations?
Do you agree with them?
Can you offer an explanation as to why the stack collapsed across the road?.
Do you recall how high the old stack was at its peak?
Editor
Do you know anything about these observations?
Do you agree with them?
Can you offer an explanation as to why the stack collapsed across the road?.
Do you recall how high the old stack was at its peak?
Editor
The Dam and other things...
The Dam is a place known to many in the area. It has been a popular picnic area for generations and is within easy reach of where many people live. What is not commonly known is the the dam near that site and from which the name is derived - existed more than 350 years ago!. Since those days; when the dam fed the local corn mill, the name has been passed on from one generation to the next - that's amazing!. You won't find the name The Dam on any map nor nowadays will you find the mill - the Old Stainborough Mill - which probably stopped working in the early 1700's.
Similar to the above is a building in the grounds of Wentworth Castle known at present as The Rotunda, and labelled as such on signboards around the Park. For some locals it has been known for many years as The Mausoleum. Rotherham Council have a website on which it states that the building was indeed known as the Mausoleum - but it appears that was around 1720!. So it seems that as with The Dam the name has been passed down the generations for all that time!.
Do you know of any other instances of a common name having been passed along in that way?.
Editor
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Similar to the above is a building in the grounds of Wentworth Castle known at present as The Rotunda, and labelled as such on signboards around the Park. For some locals it has been known for many years as The Mausoleum. Rotherham Council have a website on which it states that the building was indeed known as the Mausoleum - but it appears that was around 1720!. So it seems that as with The Dam the name has been passed down the generations for all that time!.
Do you know of any other instances of a common name having been passed along in that way?.
Editor
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Event at Dodworth Club to raise funds for Armed Forces in Afghanistan and the local church
Do you have further information about the above event which is scheduled to take place in early December 2009? If so sharing it here would be helpful.
Editor
Editor
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Old Map - Ordnance Survey 1855
The Ordnance Survey map of 1855 shows many interesting things to be present - and many to be absent when viewed in 2009. The web address below gives free access to the map - the site is easy to use - and maps of other areas can be accessed through the site.
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/mapsheet.aspx?compid=55145&sheetid=9599&ox=2078&oy=2408&zm=1&czm=1&x=285&y=5
Some interesting things to note are the absence of - all the major local pits; the houses on Barnsley Road and Station Road; Mitchelson Avenue - its not there at all...
Looking a bit further afield: Stainborough Dam is in place creating Lowe Reservoir - a big stretch of water that is no longer there.
Editor
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/mapsheet.aspx?compid=55145&sheetid=9599&ox=2078&oy=2408&zm=1&czm=1&x=285&y=5
Some interesting things to note are the absence of - all the major local pits; the houses on Barnsley Road and Station Road; Mitchelson Avenue - its not there at all...
Looking a bit further afield: Stainborough Dam is in place creating Lowe Reservoir - a big stretch of water that is no longer there.
Editor
Monday 16 November 2009
New posts - new topics - email contact
If you want to start off a new topic - tell The Editor by making a 'comment' on the blog.
Everyone will be able to see your comment - so alternatively send an email to the following address:
dodworthkronicle@googlemail.com
Everyone will be able to see your comment - so alternatively send an email to the following address:
dodworthkronicle@googlemail.com
The Grove, Dodworth High Street
The Grove is the grandest house on the High Street and is possibly the first prominent building in the village, or built on the site of the first prominent building. Does anyone know anything about its recent history?.
Editor
Editor
Dodworth Hall and the Asquiths
Resident at Dodworth Hall at one time were a man and wife named Asquith. It seems that the wife was a local character, about whom many stories have been told. It seems her first name was Ethel and that some people referred to her as 'Lady Asquith' - although she did not officially hold that title. Does anyone out there have any stories to share?
Editor
Editor
Local history
Many things about this neighbourhood are known by many people, and many more things have been forgotten. Here's a chance to make sure that things are not lost in future. If you know something - then get it recorded here! Send in your comments, or comment on what others say. To start the ball rolling some questions are listed on this page, others may follow.
Editor
Editor
Welcome to the Dodworth Chronicle
Welcome to the Dodworth Chronicle.
This is a 'blog' - a place on the internet where anyone can put information to be viewed by others.Hopefully the information put here will be of interest and maybe value to the reader - that will depend on those who contribute. Any comment can be made - such as an announcement for an event or a query regarding some matter.
The rules are simple - don't put anything on here that will offend anyone - having said that it's fine to put things on that might stir up a bit of controversy!.
So if you have anything to say - or if you know of someone else who has then get it put on here - and tell as many people as you can that the site exists - so that we can all share what is on your mind - or theirs...
The Library on the High Street has computers available for everyone to use - and the excellent staff have a reputation for being helpful - so it is probably a good place to go to get started in using this blog as there will be people around to help you if you are not sure what to do.
To start with here's a thought - comments can be about anything - including neighbouring villages such as Stainborough and Silkstone.
Editor
This is a 'blog' - a place on the internet where anyone can put information to be viewed by others.Hopefully the information put here will be of interest and maybe value to the reader - that will depend on those who contribute. Any comment can be made - such as an announcement for an event or a query regarding some matter.
The rules are simple - don't put anything on here that will offend anyone - having said that it's fine to put things on that might stir up a bit of controversy!.
So if you have anything to say - or if you know of someone else who has then get it put on here - and tell as many people as you can that the site exists - so that we can all share what is on your mind - or theirs...
The Library on the High Street has computers available for everyone to use - and the excellent staff have a reputation for being helpful - so it is probably a good place to go to get started in using this blog as there will be people around to help you if you are not sure what to do.
To start with here's a thought - comments can be about anything - including neighbouring villages such as Stainborough and Silkstone.
Editor
Sunday 8 November 2009
Polly Fox's and The Jab's and The Bottoms
Many people know the name Polly Fox, it's the name of some bungalows off the High Street. Those with long memories will know that it was the name of footpath running from the High Street down to the Jab's or The Bottoms. Do you know anything about any of these names? For instance do you know where the names came from? or do you have any recollections about them? - any comment might help others remember.
Coffee morning - every week - all welcome
Do you know that there is a coffee morning every week at Dodworth St John's Church? It runs for about an hour between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. It is open for everybody [not just those who attend church], it's very informal, has a nice atmosphere and is a great place to get home made cakes and buns - and it is a good place to meet old friends. Oh and it's not just for coffee - tea also is served.
Saturday 7 November 2009
Nice comment about Dodworth
What follows is the address of a website that has something good to say about Dodworth. It contains an article by Brian Elliott written in 2007. I think it is a good summary of the village. What do you think? Just click on the address to be taken there:
Help wanted...
Do you know anything about Eddie Barrett? Apparently a sailor in the Royal Navy, killed in the first British ship sank in WW2. He lived somewhere on Dodworth High Street. His name is on the War Memorial.
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