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Royston History Project
Location: Barnsley
The history group has created a digital archive of photographs, reminiscences and memorabilia from the community. A copy of the archive is now available on CD.
The group has also published two books, the first focuses mainly on the huge social and physical impact of coal mining, canals and railways on the village and their demise. The second book details the history of the village before mining, railways and canals and offers a valuable record of the village's almost unique form of local governance.
The group's third book, again focusing on the impact of the village's three industries, coal, railways and canals will be available in October 2003
 Valusta shirt factory was the biggest employer of women in Royston. Most of the women members of the Royston History Group worked there at one time or another.
This picture shows several of the girls at a fancy dress party in 1961. They are wearing the pyjamas they made at the factory. The girls are Deanna Walker, Barbara Armond, Ann Rogers, Olive Lappage, Pam Neil and Christine Bray. One is unknown.
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Royston & Carlton Community Partnership |
| Project Contact |
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Terry Middleton rry@tmiddleton.force9.co.uk |
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Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Finishing Date |
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31 August 2002 |
| Local Community Involvement / Partnerships: |
| The group has developed a core of 24 individuals meeting at the local library, but is involving the town's secondary school and the Workers' Educational Association (WEA). The group is continually trying to bring new groups and individuals to their initiative. |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £4,255
Nationwide Building Society: £224
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