Orgreave

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Rotherham

England

Orgreave

Woodhouse Station When I &#039;were a lad&#039; there were two passenger and two goods lines passing through here, and it wasn&#039;t bright red! One of the goods lines terminates behind the station building on the left. Just down the line in the distance (looking north-west) was the end of the Sheffield - Manchester - Wath 1500V DC electrified system that ran through the now disused Woodhead Tunnel. — Woodhouse Station Credit: David Morris

Orgreave is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the town of Rotherham, Orgreave is a small and predominantly rural area covering an area of 1.75 square miles.

The parish is bordered by the communities of Treeton to the north, Ulley to the east, and Aston to the south. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland dominating the landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty, attracting visitors who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Historically, Orgreave was an important mining area, with several collieries operating in the vicinity. The most notable of these was the Orgreave Colliery, which was in operation from 1967 until its closure in 1981. The colliery played a significant role in the 1984-1985 miners' strike, as it was the site of a major confrontation between striking miners and the police, commonly referred to as the "Battle of Orgreave."

Today, the former colliery site has been redeveloped into an industrial estate, providing employment opportunities for the local community. The parish is also home to a number of residential properties, a primary school, and a village hall, which serves as a hub for various community events and activities.

Overall, Orgreave offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, with easy access to both the amenities of nearby Rotherham and the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.376213/-1.362049 or Grid Reference SK4286. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodhouse Station

When I 'were a lad' there were two passenger and two goods lines passing through here, and it wasn't bright red! One of the goods lines terminates behind the station building on the left. Just down the line in the distance (looking north-west) was the end of the Sheffield - Manchester - Wath 1500V DC electrified system that ran through the now disused Woodhead Tunnel.

David Morris

Retford Road, Handsworth

The view down Retford Road, Handsworth. Formerly known as the A57 (now B6200) prior to completion of the bypass which now skirts Mosborough and Beighton before meeting up with the M1 at Junction 31, this road is still heavily used as one of the main arterial roads into Sheffield from Woodhouse, Aston and Worksop. Just down the road on this south-east view, the road splits right to head off to Woodhouse. The photo is taken close to the (apparent) location of a milepost showing 5 miles to Sheffield and 13 to Worksop (according to the 1905 maps).

David Morris

Not the River Rother, Woodhouse Mill

Although this looks like part of the River Rother, the course of the river is now a couple of hundred metres to the west. The course of the river was moved in the 1950's to alleviate frequent flooding problems. This bit was left behind to provide local factories with a source of water in the event of fire. The photo looks south-west towards Woodhouse. An easy walk from this square can be taken to Rother Valley Country Park.

David Morris

Catcliffe Flash, Rotherham

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An open stretch of water formed as a result of subsidence and surrounded by a well-developed area of marshland and willow-carr, covering an area of 12ha. Beyond the carr grassland stretches to the river. The LNR is immediately west of Treeton Lane , Catcliffe, which has a layby.

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Catcliffe Glass Cone

A well-known landmark at Catcliffe, the Glass Cone, a 70ft brick cone, was built in 1740 by William Fenney. One of the earliest surviving examples of its type and survives partly because it stayed in use until the early 20th century. Link

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War Memorial, Treeton

The inscription: This Monument was erected by public subscription as an offering for victory and in loving memory of the men of Treeton who fell in the Great War, 1914 - 1918 They died that we might live And another inscription: Also in ever grateful memory of those who fell in the war 1939 - 1945 They would say Cherish Freedom Weblink Link

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St Helen's Church

The Church in Treeton is dedicated to St Helen.

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Treeton Terrace

This row of terraced houses in Treeton were probably built for the once nearby coal mine.

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Handsworth School

Taken at the Junction of St. Josephs Road and Fitzalan Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school was opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Handsworth School

Taken at the Junction of Hall Road and Fitzalan Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Handsworth School

Taken from over the wall in Hall Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Footbridge over railway at Handsworth

Located about halfway between Woodhouse and Darnall Stations, serving the footpath from the old Handsworth Colliery to Orgreave (Now B6066 High Field Spring). The Railway marking the boundary between Sheffield and Rotherham. In the distance can be seen the Sheffield Parkway, housing estates of Brinsworth and Canklow Wood.

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Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park

Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park under construction, B6066 High Field Spring to the right.

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Highfield Spring B6066

B6066 High Field Spring heading toward the Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park, with factory under construction for TWI, former open cast workings to the right and Morrison's (Catcliffe) in the distance.

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Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park

Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park under construction, B6066 High Field Spring to the right, Rotherham in the distance.

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South Yorkshire Fire Training School

Formerly St John Fisher RC Secondary School back when I were a lad (1970's / 80s), this is now the training centre for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. The centre is on Beaver Hill Road between Handsworth and Woodhouse.

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Beaver Hill Road, Woodhouse

From outside the fire service training centre SK4185 : South Yorkshire Fire Training School, this image looks down Beaver Hill Road towards Woodhouse. In the bottom, just visible is the bridge crossing Shirtcliff Brook.

David Morris