MOSBRO’. A whist drive and a dance were held in the Endowed Schools Wednesday, in aid of the Rod Cross Society’s funds. The proceeds were handed over to Mrs. E. Wells, of Elmwood. The arrangements were carried out the following … Read More
MOSBRO’ CORONATION CELEBRATIONS – SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 1917 In connection with the Mosbro’ Wesleyan Sunday School Band of Hope, a children’s cantata, “The Coronation,” was given in the Schoolroom Saturday by 30 children assisted by a few friends. … Read More
A POLICE HAUL 36 MOSBRO’ MINERS CAUGHT GAMING. Thirty seven Mosbro’ miners were summoned before the Eckington Magistrates on Monday in answer to summonses for gaming at heads and tails at Mosbro’ on September 28th 1919. The police withdrew … Read More
Mosborough History Meeting Group & National Heritage Open Days on Saturday 10 September 2022 Uncovered Hidden Hamlets and Industries Guided Walk FREE EVENT & REFRESHMENTS at St Marks Church, Mosborough High Street, Sheffield S20 5AE Presentation to start … Read More
MOSBOROUGH HISTORY MEETING GROUP PRESENT on THURSDAY 7 MARCH 2024 “Amongst the Sirens” Ukraine Paralympic Badminton Team premier of a yet to be released documentary. at ST MARKS CHURCH 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm price £3 including refreshments. Why not … Read More
The Peat family of Mosborough are thought to be descended from an ancient line of the same name from Duffield in Derbyshire (John Peat of Duffield, 1555-1597). Maurice “Moggy” Peat (1915-1995) was born on 14th June 1915, the youngest son … Read More
Rotary District 1220 E-Club have come together with Mosborough History Meeting Group to raise funds for Aquabox’s for Ukraine. On Saturday 18 June 2022, Mosborough History Meeting Group will have a guide for the Waterwheels Woodlands & Wildlife Walk#2. The … Read More
Mosborough History Meeting Group have been awarded a grant by The National Heritage Funds to produce 4 self guided walk leaflets for around Mosborough and the surrounding areas. The walks are now ready to view: 1# is The Staniforth Family … Read More
Early yesterday morning, when the old clock of Eckington Parish Church had just struck two, one of the guardians of the night was proceeding on his beat the vicinity of the church, ” with measured tread,” when he was not … Read More
My dad’s name was Arthur Booth, eldest of five children with younger brothers John, Des and Brew and a sister, Pat. My dad started work at 13 down the coal mines, after the first day he said, I am not … Read More