AROUND TOWN
Decade in Review:
a look back at some of our most memorable stories of the 2010s
Before we jump head-first into the roaring twenties, let’s take a step back to appreciate some of the highlights of the last decade and the fantastic stories we have been able to share with our readers.
In every edition, we start the magazine with Aroundtown Meets – giving recognition to people from South Yorkshire who have done good deeds, had great jobs or gained outstanding achievements. These unsung heroes are proof that our area is brimming with gifted and gallant folk and we are humbled they’ve allowed us to retell their life journeys in our own special way. From authors and artists to bakers and
gardeners, a priest and even an organist, we have met a whole host of people who have had an impact on South Yorkshire in one way or another. We’ve interviewed teenagers starting their sporting dreams to our oldest Aroundtown Meets star, Stan Shaw, who still makes penknives down at his Kelham Island workshop well into his 90s. Here are just some of the people we hope you have enjoyed reading about over the years.
Local characters
Showcasing the diverse range of people in our region, these people go that extra mile to highlight the best of South Yorkshire
Lady Rowena Stuart Wortley Daughter of the 4th Earl of Wharncliffe of Wortley Hall
who still lives in and is heavily involved in Wortley village.
Bob Mortimer Well-loved tour guide at
Wentworth Woodhouse who worked as the Earl Fitzwilliams’ house joiner for over 40 years.
The late, great Norman
Rimmington
Barnsley FC legend who worked at Oakwell for 70 years from goalkeeper to physio and kitman – the epitome of a one club man.
Gemma Nemer Artist in residence at Elsecar
Heritage Centre who is currently working to connect both Wentworth and Elsecar communities together through the common threads they share.
Jack Land Noble
Star of the Lamproom Theatre stage – and the quick-witted brain behind some of its most popular productions - who is bringing locally flavoured stories to the theatre.
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Youth Choir A group of local children
and young people who have competed internationally against
some of the world’s finest amateur choirs to become champions in their categories.
Debbie Wingham Luxury clothing designer and
cake maker who hails from Mexborough and went on to create the world’s most
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Victoria Nixon A high-flying model from the ‘60s
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and ‘70s who left Barnsley Girls’ High School in search of freedom – finding herself on the pages of glossy magazines and rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most notable figures.
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personalities Putting South Yorkshire on the map, these people have become internationally recognised for their work and achievements
International
Dorothy Hyman Barnsley’s Olympic medal
winning sprinter who became the second woman to win BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award in the ‘60s.
Graham Ibbeson Unassuming sculptor from
Barnsley who has immortalised some of Britain’s finest icons including Eric Morecambe, Dickie Bird, Les Dawson and Laurel and Hardy.
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