Treeton Local History Group
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The Battle of Treeton
On the Saturday 11 and Sunday 12th July, Treeton Local History Group and The Sealed Knot presents 'The Battle of Treeton'
Experience the Thrills of an English Civil War Battle
The Sealed Knot, a registered charity, stages numerous events throughout the country, offering you the unique chance to experience at first hand the trials of a nation at war with itself.
Sealed Knot battle re-enactments are colourful, exciting and above all realistic - the roar of the cannon, cavalry dashing across the field, thousands of soldiers clashing in battle, the colourful standards, the smoke and the noise of the drums - this is the Sealed Knot - vividly bringing to life the battles that helped shape our nation.
Forthcoming Events 2009-2010
30 July
Visit to Manor Lodge Discovery Centre
Meet 6.15 p.m. at Manor Lodge
27 August
Battle of Brunanburgh, 937 AD
Speaker: Lloyd Powell
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
24 September
George Formby
Speaker: Dennis Taylor
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
29 October
Famous Sheffield Murders
Speaker: Ron Clayton
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
26 November
Christmas and its Customs
Speaker: Patrick Harding
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
10 December
Christmas Party
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
28 January
History of Sheffield Newspapers
Speaker: Suzanne Bingham
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
25 February
Two Queens & a Countess
Speaker: David Templeman
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
25 March
History from the Air
Speaker: Fred Coupland
Venue: Reading Rooms
Time: 7.30 pm
Admission to events is free to members and 50p for non-members. All welcome
Parish Church
Images of Treeton Parish Church
Local History Group Newsletters
Here are some newsletters for online viewing
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Books available
- The Story of Treeton Colliery 1875-1975 (60 pages) by Tom Rossington Price £3.00
- Treeton Part 1 and 2 (70 pages) by John Fisher Price £3.00
- Treeton Stories (36 pages) - Treeton Local History Group (ed) Price £4.00.
- Gleaning and Recollections (40 pages) - Treeton Local History Group (ed) Price £4.00.
Treeton Stories was published in Christmas 2002,. The memories in this book are the tip of an iceberg. The words of our contributors have not been altered or changed. Each story is different.
Whether they are historical fact is up to you to decide. Whatever, they give you a good flavour of Treeton in the 1930s and 1940s that no history textbook could provide. We would have liked to talk to more people. Hopefully these stories will just be the beginning.
The creation of this book involved a lot of work for a number of people. Our interviewers – John Wilson, Hedley Frost and Steve Ruffle- have visited people and listened to their amazing stories. Our 3 transcribers – Nick Goddard, Jean Noble and Steve Ruffle – have spent long hours listening and writing out these stories word for word. Members of the editorial committee – Hedley and Thelma Frost, Derek and Monica Walker, Pauline Wilson and Steve Ruffle – have sifted out the mass of material to produce the stories. Most important of all have been our contributors. They have been the historical experts without which there would have been no book. They are Derek Walker, Jean and Mick Noble, Pam Marsh, Arthur Moore, Fred Higginbottom, Walt Farmer, Hedley Frost and Bessie Roys.
Gleanings and Recollections is the latest publication by the Treeton Local History Group, comprising a wide collection of short articles by the late Tom Rossington carefully selected and edited by our Archives Officer, Hedley Frost. This 40 page book include a variety of fascinating stories and articles from Treeton's rich and varied past.
As well as material from the talented and knowledgable pen of Tom Rossington, this book includes contributions from other history group members Carol Goy,Jackie Hall John Fisher and the editor Hedley Frost. 24 minature photos also accompany the text.
The book is normally sold for £4.50 but thanks to a small grant from Treeton Partnership, it can now be purchased for the price of £4.00
Contact the Reading Rooms, Front Street, Treeton,Rotherham S60 5QP.
Phone 0114 2540583
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