Penistone, Spread Eagle Hotel c.1960
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In 1698 the locals decided to revive Penistone's market day and applied for a new charter. However, there was strong opposition to the proposal from both Barnsley and Huddersfield. A deal was struck with Barnsley whereby they would withdraw their opposition if Penistone opted for a Thursday market.

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A Selection of Memories from Penistone

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Penistone

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I lived in Thurlstone from 1962 on Manchester Road and then to Penistone in 1963. I lived at 162 Green Road. My father worked at David Browns as was, and everyday I used to meet him at the gates at 4 oclock when he finished work. I remember possibly hundreds of men going out through those gates all dressed in their navy blue overalls. At the back of our house were some large steps leading down to the lane where all ...see more