Market Place c1965, Epworth
Market Place c1965, Epworth Ref: E117008
Memories of Market Place c1965, Epworth
Manor Court House
The building behind the Market Cross with the arched windows is the Manor Court House, a grade II listed building. It is owned by the Epworth Mechanics' Institute Library, which still operates from the upper floor. The Library was formed in 1837 by William Read, who owned a business based at Albion House on Albion Hill. The Manor Court House is not the original, being built in 1803, but retains the character of the first building. The archways originally held the Shambles, a small market and the Market Cross has moved and used to be surmounted by a stone column.
Epworth & local memories
Read and share memories of Epworth and South Yorkshire inspired by Frith photos.
Epworth Gas Works
Epworth gas works was located down Tottermire Lane next to the fire station. I was brought up there as a child in the 1950s and had some happy times there. My father Horace was the manager there, and his brothers also worked there, Tom and Eric, I believe my father took over from his father Tom. If my memory serves me correctly I think the works closed in 1963. I have loads of pics, if anyone is interested feel free to contact me.
