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Old photos of Worksop bring back memories

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:59:20 GMT

Our Archive Corner photos have been sparking memories for our readers.

Retro Guardian

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:48:17 GMT

The community of North Staveley in Aston finally disappeared in the 1960s when the seven rows of terraced houses that made up the hamlet were demolished.

Speed and skill on the water

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:26:29 GMT

More than 50 riders caused a major splash when they took to the water for a jet ski championships at Rother Valley Country Park. Competition was fierce as riders spent two days battling it out for points in round two of the JSRA British RYA Jet Ski Championships. Racing took place on the larger lake in the country park, which has been a popular venue for jet ski racing meetings since the early 1990s.

Celebrating victory at end of world war

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:49 GMT

This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a scene from the celebrations held in Worksop to celebrate the end of the Second World War.

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Wed, 08 May 2013 10:59:48 GMT

The first mention of a parsonage house at Aston is in 1743 when Hugh Warrender, Rector of Aston, reports “I reside personally upon the Cure, except when my attendance is required as Domestick Chaplain to the Earl of Holdernesse. And then I take care that the Cure be duly supplyed. At present I live in the Earl of Holdernesse’s house (Aston Hall) in Aston till the Parsonage house is put in repair”. Reverend William Mason succeeded Hugh Warrender as Rector of Aston in 1754. He had been appointed to the Canonry of York and also Chaplain to Robert Darcy, Fourth Earl of Holderness and had travelled to Germany with him. On their return, Robert offered Mason the living at Aston. In 1768 William Mason inherited his uncle’s Hutton estate at Marske and this increased income enabled him to rebuild the rectory. He appointed John Carr of York, who was building Aston Hall, to carry out the work. According to Mason’s friend, the poet Thomas Gray, by 1771 Mason had “pulled down the old Rectory and built another very commodious house, with the entrance to the north and the main rooms on the south. Internally it is quite plain, except for the Adamesque detailing in the large drawing room. The rectory, now privately owned has had a change of name, but I still think of it as High Trees and I am sure so do many others in the village. The current rectory is in the house that was built by Mr & Mrs Verelst as a laundry and accommodation for staff working at the hall. By kind permission of Ann Key, Aston-cum-Aughton History Group.

Reward for 200 year service

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:34:27 GMT

A group of NHS staff in Rotherham have been recognised for their combined 200 years of service at a special ceremony.

Asda girls runs marathon

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:18 GMT

An impressive achievement is being celebrated at the Harworth branch of Asda after a woman completed the London Marathon in a great time for a very worthy cause.

From silence to ‘talkies’ at town cinemas

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:25:33 GMT

This week’s Archive Corner picture harks back to the days when Worksop had an array of cinemas.

The Worksop Workhouse situated on Eastgate was in use for nearly 100 years

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:56:58 GMT

Times were hard in the 1930s as these men and women found out during their time in the work house on Eastgate.

Having a lovely time on Dukeries trip

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:15:45 GMT

This week’s Archive Corner picture shows a fleet of charabancs ready to set off on a day trip.

Pupils from King Edward VI Grammar School in Retford

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:39:24 GMT

These young lads are members of Mason House Football Club back in 1948, and were pupils at King Edward VI Grammar School in Retford.