MAPPLEWELL
Game on
Spark Lane NOW
Spark Lane THEN
Whether you have been shooting for years and want to invest in new eqipment or you’ve just started up and are looking for your first gun, Mapplewell Field Sports specialise in finding the right one for you.
roughly north to south passing through this area between Penistone and Barnsley. The other elements important for iron making were also present in this area - extensive woods for making charcoal and local rivers for water power.
As hard as nails A job for the whole family,
youngsters were first taught to make a square point on a piece of cold iron. When they were strong enough to use a hammer, they were set to work making sparrables – tiny nails without heads used for nailing shoes. Women too would work alongside their bairns, making small nails to supplement the family income. Nail making was piecework, paid on the basis of output rather than time, and 1,000 nails per day was the standard output.
From the medieval period, nails were made in small workshops next to the nail makers’ homes. There were some full-time nail maker’s in the sixteenth century but most would have fitted it in between working in the fields. Towngate was once the heart and soul of the craft industry, though little evidence now remains. Packed clusters of nailmaker’s cottages and workshops were scattered along Towngate – mucky and steamy hives of industry. Foster’s modern bakery itself now sits upon one of these sites. Though times have changed, Towngate remains at the heart of Mapplewell with many local services concentered here. In 1841, there were 244 Nailmakers in Mapplewell and neighbouring Staincross which far exceeded the number of miners at the time. One John Spark of Mapplewell who died in 1726 was such a tradesman and it is probable that Spark Lane was named after him. Over the next 20 years this grew to 280 before the sinking of a deep mine at North Gawber made mining the main industry of the village for many years to come.
As premier stockists of high quality equipment and accessories for the field sports enthusiast, all leading brands can be found in store. View and compare some of the world’s finest sporting guns, with a huge variety of new and quality used guns on offer, there is something to cater for everyone’s needs. Alongside the vast selection of equipment, there is a wide choice of ammunition, including the acclaimed Victory Cartridges for the very best in accuracy and performance. Propel your achievements to new summits with the addition of shooting
accessories including rifle and night vision scopes, binoculars and range finders.
Their visiting gunsmith offers a specialist service, catering for anything from opening a choke to the refurbishment and refinishing of guns.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff are on hand to give advice to both the novice and the most experienced shot.
If you value good old fashioned customer service and the chance to see the goods before you buy, then let Mapplewell Field Sports ignite your passion.
Every aspect of shooting covered Extensive range including air guns, shotguns, air pistols, centre fire and full-bore rifles
Stockists of Victory cartridges, quality ammunition Suppliers of outdoor clothing and footwear
Flowers and gifts for every occasion We specialise in all aspects
of wedding flowers and sympathy flowers
Offering a professional, qualified and friendly Floristry service
Our brands include:
Handmade seasonal bouquets from
£20
Open Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm and Sat 8.30am to 3pm 14 Fountains Parade, Mapplewell, Barnsley Tel: 01226 387164
Visit us for a friendly service and helpful advice
23 Towngate, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AT OPEN: MON-SAT 10AM – 5PM
aroundtownmagazine.co.uk 27
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84
