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The Gondoliers

3 March 19
Mexborough and Swinton Time March 18, 1927 The Gondoliers two scenes from "The Gondolier," which is being performed by the Mexborough amateur Dramatic Operatic Society week. Above:...

Gallant Youth – Humane Society’s Recognition of Canal Rescue

10 October 193
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 23 January 1931 Gallant Youth. Humane Society's Recognition of Canal Rescue Before a large attendance of the public on Wednesday...

Elopement at Mexborough

January 1879
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 10 January 1879 Elopement at Mexborough Some little excitement was caused at Mexborough on Tuesday last, by the announcement that...

The Mexborough Centenarian.

March 1879
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 21 March 1879 The Mexborough Centenarian. Yesterday Mrs. Kilham, of Mexborough, attained her 103rd year, and was the recipient...

Opening of Market Hall and Local Board Offices.

July 1880
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 09 July 1880 Opening of the Mexboro' Market Hall and Local Board Offices. Particulars of the Building. On Tuesday,...

The Fatal Accident in Conisborough Tunnel.

September 1880
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Friday 17 September 1880 The Fatal Accident in Conisborough Tunnel. An inquest was held yesterday at the Montagu Arms, Mexborough, by...

Alarming Explosion at Mexborough – One Person Killed

May 1881
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 20 May 1881 Alarming Explosion at Mexborough One Person Killed An occurrence, the like of which has not been known in...

Important Sale at Mexborough – The Great & Little Leaches

February 1886
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 26 February 1886 Important Sale at Mexborough - The Great & Little Leaches Messrs. Thos. T. Cundy and Sons offered...

Sheffield Challenge Cup Final Tie – Heeley 1 Mexborough Town 2

12 April 1886
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 12 April 1886 Sheffield Challenge Cup. Final Tie. Heeley 1 Mexborough Town 2 Teams: Mexborough: W Nicholson, goal; C Taylor, C Jubb,...

The Outbreak of Typhoid at Denaby Main

February 1887
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 07 February 1887 The Outbreak of Typhoid at Denaby Main The typhoid outbreak in Sparrow Barracks and Clay lane, Mexborough, shows...