News - Thieves steal lead from South Yorks museum (Rotherham)

LEAD worth £70,000 has been stolen from the roof of a South Yorkshire museum.

Staff at Clifton Park Museum in Rotherham discovered the theft on Friday when they spotted water leaking in through the roof.

When checks were carried out it was discovered that thousands of pounds worth of lead had been stripped from the roof of the building.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 204 of March 8.

From http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/thieves-steal-lead-from-south-yorks-museum-1-5490506

Event - Rotherham folk can trace family history

Staff at Rotherham’s Archives and Local Studies Service are inviting local folk to trace their family history.


A special 'Archives Workshop' for beginners will be held on Friday, November 9, from 10am to 12 noon. Visitors will be able to discover and learn to use resources to help trace their family history, which includes census information, electoral registers, school records, parish registers and workhouse records.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Tourism, Councillor Amy Rushforth, said: "Rotherham's Archives and Local Studies Services is a fantastic resource and the staff are first class when it comes to helping members of the public dig into the past."

The cost for the session is £3 per person. Advance Booking is essential - call 01709 336633 to reserve your place or visit Rotherham Archives and Local Studies, now located in Clifton Park Museum.

From: http://postcodegazette.com/news/9002624671/rotherham-folk-can-trace-family-history-AT-rotherham-clifton-park-museum/

Event - History set to come alive in Rotherham

Rotherham’s newly restored Boston Castle is set to come to life.


Local historian, Pat McLaughlin, will be at the castle on Friday, talking on the topic of 'South Yorkshire 's Castles'.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Tourism, Cllr Amy Rushforth, said: "Now that Boston Castle has been restored to its formed glory what better place to hold an intriguing and informative talk on the subject of our local castles.

"Boston Castle is steeped in history, its architecture and story are second to none. Pat is sure to bring the past to life and weave a fascinating journey around an absolutely fascinating topic."

Pat will be talking between 1pm and 2.30pm, and tickets can be purchased for £2 by calling Clifton Park Museum by calling 01709 336633.

From: http://postcodegazette.com/news/9002570354/history-set-to-come-alive-in-rotherham-AT-rotherham-boston-castle/