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I'll try and find out some info - I'd guess the pitchforking is bull as the person who'd have done it would have been a war criminal and imprisoned. There weren't that many Luftwaffe aircraft to come down in our area as the anti-aircraft weren't fired all the time due to night fighters operating. Most of the German stuff around Sheffield is from the Doodle Bug raid meant for Manchester on 24/12/44. Kev - the RAF base at Thorpe Salvin housed Lysanders for covert missions The only German plane with 3 crew were BF110 night-fighters so it's unlikely that it would have flown to Sheffield (think its out of range but will need to check a book)

Thanks Clare, I'd got the date but not any timings http://priorieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/event-tickhill-castle-open-day-2012.html

April 14th sees the bicentenary of the Sheffield Food Riots - see the full article at http://priorieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/article-sheffield-food-riots-1812.html

One for the rail fans - 4 of the 6 remaining Class 55 Deltic's will pass through South Yorkshire on Tuesday on their way to Barrow Hill...http://priorieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2011/10/event-detics-on-tour.html

Just seen a small yellow wedge shaped car on Hawke Street, anyone know what it was - kinda looked like a Citicar fro the US in the 80's. Cheers

Does this pub/building still exist and where abouts was it in Brightside?

Please take part in the 2011 'Southumbria' Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire Archaeology and History Survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BY3PM2C the more results we get the better

Came from Meadowhall I think would have been too low to fly over Tinsley viaduct when it crossed Hawke Street/Don heading west. Good fun

Well it looks as though the Chinooks back - just flow between Meadowhall/Hawke St westward Chop chop chop chop chop!!!

Hi, Please note Roger Boshauers talk for May has been cancelled due to ill health. Wishing Roger a quick recovery.

As per normal details come out at last minute! http://priorieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/2011/04/news-rare-chance-to-see-castle-tickhill.html

Not all the lines are gone - most are simply buried like on Division Street

Not sure what happened to Archaeoshefs message but consider it blogged

I'm also trting to invite each group individually, I'm having to do this on a one at a time basis so it's taking a while, so if you haven't received one yet it's not because I've forgotten you. If you e-mail us if you want your news/meetings added it'll save me some time Cheers Dave C

Last year the Priories Historical Society launched a blog to publicise the history and archaeology news for Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, the blog has been a real success with over 650 people visiting the site last month alone. We now want to expand the blog by helping all the local museums, history societies, metal detectorists and archaeology groups spread the news of their events, meetings and news. This will help gain as much attendance to your events as possible. All the postings are free as the sole aim of the blog is to be a publicity campaign for Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire's proud heritage. We are in no way in competition with any other society, blog or website and will quite happily publicise these as well. We see all societies as equal regardless of size or location. To send us any information or news please e-mail us at: [email protected] The blog site is located at: http://priorieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ I hope to hear from you soon David Cook Publicity Officer Priories Historical Society

Does anyone know if any of the oak trees planted in Sheffield to mark the coronation of King George V remain or where they were planted?

Is this the place? http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/showthread.php?349-RAF-Norton

11th April 2011 DEATH & DYING. The resurrection Men - Talk by Joan Grundy Have you recently seen the film Burke & Hare? This is the true story of the grisly trade of body snatching, once a huge problem for churches and mortuaries to deal with. 9th May 2011 LIFE OF A NATIVE AMERICAN - Talk by Roger Boshauer. Another amazing insight by this real life descendant of the native American Pocahontas. Come and find out the REAL history of the Native Americans! 20th June 2011 ANGLO SAXONS & THEIR DRESS – Talk by Sam Glasswell The history of the Anglo-Saxon period in England, their lives, dress and decoration. Sam is the Head Curator of the Bassetlaw Museum at Retford. http://www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk/ 18th July 2011 THE FURNIVAL FAMILY. A MEDIEVAL DYNASTY IN YORKSHIRE & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE – Talk by Ron Clayton One of the local important families of Norman descent, many of whom are buried in the priory at Worksop. They were Lords of the Manor at Worksop and Hallamshire for many decades. A return of this excellent speaker. 12th September 2011 - TBA 10th October 2011 LIVING IN HOPE – Talk by Sue Allen This talk coincides with the launch of the new book by this internationally known author and expert. The lives of three women including the wife of a Napoleonic Soldier are brought back to life in this amazing talk. 7th November 2011 MONTHLY MENU OF MIRTH - Talk by Margaret Harrison. Margaret is a very popular and well known speaker. This talk takes a look at the calender months with their history, myths and legends. When did you last see a church dedicated to St. Valentine? 19th December 2011 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Come on by relax and talk about whatever you want to. Make sure to bring some cake! All talks at Oldcotes Village Hall. Talks start at 19.30. Entrance £3 for non-members or £2 for members. Membership £5 per year and includes a free copy of the magazine we publish three times a year.

Theres also Steel City House where I used to work. Further out TJHughes in Doncaster is a beautiful Art Deco building although the bottom is wrecked by the cheesy shop frontage.

Hi, There are two capped mineshafts in Shireoaks to the east of the station with a ceremonial plaque telling you depth closure date etc.

January17th-METAL DETECTING talk by Brian Booth. Brian is a member of Warsop Metal Detecting Club and has agreed to give a talk on this fascinating subject. He will talk about local finds, artefacts and how you can get involved with this important field of archaeology. Some objects which are commonly found and discarded such as spindle whorls can be important finds and Brian will hopefully be able to tell us how to distinguish the important from the not so important! February 14th-LOST HISTORICAL HOUSES talk by Roy Newman. This well known speaker returns to talk about local historical houses. This talk will look at the hundreds of country houses, estates and seats of the peers that have now disappeared into history. March 14th-CASTLES AND ABBEYS talk by Pat McLaughlin. This well known speaker returns to the society with another fascinating talk.In this talk Pat takes a look at the wealth of castles in our area, from the early Norman examples to what happened to them. He also talks about our local abbeys, their impact on the local area and what impact Henry VIII's dissolution had on them. All talks at Oldcotes Village Hall. Talks start at 19.30. Entrance £3 for non-members or £2 for members. Membership £5 per year and includes a free copy of the magazine we publish three times a year.

Talks for the rest of 2010: Monday 13/09 AGM at Oldcotes Village Hall - starts at 19.30 Monday 04/10 Curiosities of Derbyshire & South Yorkshire - talk by John Taylor at Oldcotes Village hall 19.30 Saturday 09/10 History Fair at Shireoaks starts at 10.00 Monday 15/11 The Great Sheffield Flood - talk by Peter Machan at Oldcotes Village hall 19.30

Just a quick reminder that tickets for Kevin Leahy's talk on the Staffordshire Hoard are still available. Tickets cost £3 and are available from the group secretary Pam Cook on 01909 732485 Talk is at Oldcotes Village Hall, S81 8JN

Tickets are still availabel for the Staffordshire Hoard talk on 17th May - available through Group Secretary on 01909 732485

Please note "Contraception Through the Ages" is now on April 19th due to the snow