Conisbrough and Denaby Main Local History
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October 1880

Denaby Main Colliery – Wages Reduction – Banksmen Strike


Mexborough Victoria v Conisborough – “off side” dispute


Murderous Assault at Station Hotel – Trial


Strike at Denaby Main Colliery


The 5% Question – the Sliding Scale – the Coming Prosperity.


Theft of Turnips at Conisborough.



People

Youthful Shepherdess – “Bo Peep” drove 20 Sheep to Sheffield



Industry and Commerce

Serious Accident at the Colliery



Places

Conisborough School Board – Attendance Officer’s Salary


Floods – Serious Floods in the District.



Industry and Commerce

Denaby Main Colliery Fire – Sketch of the Ruins from the River (picture)