WENTWORTH
George& Dragon
Wentworth’s traditional family pub
Rawmarsh, Nether Haugh and Elsecar.
During the Great Strike of 1926, Lordie taught around 30 young pony drivers from Elsecar and New Stubbin collieries to play polo on their Shetlands, some of which were no bigger than a large dog. Not only was it light reprieve from the financial crisis around them, it was also a symbol of unity with Billy’s men and the genuine care and dependency he had for them. His company’s international standing would be nothing without them and for their loyalty they were rewarded with safe working conditions, good pay and comfortable lodgings.
Nationwide, mechanical haulage replaced pit ponies in later years but even in 1984 there were still 55 horses used by the National Coal Board. By the mid-50s, legislation had improved tenfold, with pit ponies only able to work three or four-hour shifts, no more than two shifts in 24 hours and no more than a 48-hour week.
While stories have long been told about the human workforce that powered our region, the herd of horses who accompanied them now have their legacies remembered with The Museum, The Mansion and The Mine exhibition which is on at Clifton Park Museum until the end of February 2021 but may be extended. Built in 1783 by Joshua Walker, the grand home, designed by John Carr, became a museum in 1893 following its sale to Rotherham Corporation. The museum now tells the Rotherham story and this latest
exhibition sheds a whole new light on its industrial past. At Elsecar, the team run special historical tours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm where visitors can discover more about the Earl’s colliery, ironworks and new yard workshops along with tales from the model village. A highlight is the chance to see the mighty Newcomen Engine, the oldest steam engine in the world still in its original place, and to look down the shaft and see it in action (weather permitting). Tours at Elsecar are just £5 per person and are bookable in advance by calling 01226 740 203. At Wentworth Woodhouse, they have recently launched a Stable Block tour to coincide with the range of house and garden tours already on offer. While a lot of the Stables are currently derelict, the tour focuses on what life would have been like in its glory and over the subsequent years when it was used as the estate’s offices, an army base in the 1940s and latterly a gymnasium and classrooms for the Lady Mabel College. Tour guides will also reveal the ambitious plans to turn the site into mixed-use events space. This is priced at £12 for adults, £6 for children over five, with 50 percent discount for National Trust members. There are only ten places available per tour so if interested, book your place online in advance.
www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
Enjoy our winte treats at home
POP UP FISH SHOP Fridays from 4pm
Haddock, chips mushy peas or curry sauce (can be GF) Hand battered sausage, chips, mushy peas or curry sauce (can be vegetarian sausage)
Homemade slice of steak & ale pie, chips, mushy peas and gravy
All £7.50 each Also available for collection
homemade pork pies, venison and black pudding slice, chilli sausage rolls and plain sausage rolls
SUNDAY DINNER You can still enjoy our delicious Sunday roast at home
Beef, chicken or gammon with Yorkshire puddings and seasonal veg
£12 or two for £20 Vegetarian option and children catered for
Available for collection from 12 - 3pm
Don’t worry if you can’t come to us this Christmas we’re still here for you
CHRISTMAS EVE
SHARING PLATTER Cheese crackers, pickles,
crusty bread, fruit, nuts, smoked meats, chutney, olives, pork pie and sausage rolls A bottle of fizz and Christmas crackers
All for £30
Collection until 5pm on Christmas Eve
HEAT AT HOME CHRISTMAS DAY
DINNER STARTER
Homemade potted game with crusty bread roll and apple and red onion chutney
or Prawn and cream cheese cocktail with mixed salad and crusty bread roll
MAIN
Roast turkey served with pigs in blankets, sprouts, carrots, cauliflower cheese, stuffing, mash and roast potatoes, homemade Yorkshire
pudding and our famous meaty gravy with a pot of cranberry sauce
SAVOURY TREATS Steak pie, pork pie, hot chilli chorizo sausage roll and more Ask about our
£20 selection box
Festive food hampers Gift vouchers available
Wychwood Picture Framing Visit our gallery - Established 40 Years
Quality framing service available with excellent choice of frames, mouldings and picture mounts
1, Wentworth Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham S61 2RL
Tel: 0114 257 7758 or 07814 109892
www.wychwoodframing.co.uk Open Tuesday - Saturday 1 Mile from Wentworth Garden Centre
ORDER YOUR HOMEMADE
VEGETARIAN
Butternut squash and apricot tart with mash and roast potatoes, sprouts carrots, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and a rich vegetable gravy with cranberry sauce
DESSERTS
Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
or Homemade Ferrero Rocher and baileys cheesecake
Christmas crackers
£35 per person Collection until 5pm on Christmas Eve
Get in touch for orders and enquiries: Message us on Facebook Text 07530 638537or Email
sarah@georgeanddragonwentworth.com
85 Main Street, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TN
www.georgeanddragonwentworth.com
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