The Dark History of Our Town: Barnsley

By Renton Clive

'The Dark History of our Town' is a collection of short stories on the most significant, and some of the most heinous, crimes and tragedies to have taken place in Barnsley over the last two centuries.

Featuring Murder, Mystery, Deception, Tragedy, Suicide, Terrorism, Blackmail, Sex, Theft, Violence, and a few other obscure, but interesting, tales to boot.

Referencing: Lambert Field, Dodworth, Broadcarr Road, Alderthwaite Farm, Hoyland, Monk Bretton, Silver Street, Princess Street, George Street, St Mary's Church, Wombwell, The Public Hall, Eldon Street, New Wombwell, Albert Street, Cromwell Street, Pogmoor, Shambles Street, Back Walton Street, Sackville Street, New Street, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley Fairground, George Square, Wortley Street, Gerald Walk, Kendray Estate, Worsbrough Dale, West Germany, Crow Nest, Stainborough, Springfield Place, Barnsley Main Colliery, Springfield Street, Woodall Road, Darfield, Foley Avenue, Park Road, Worsbrough, Brooklands Restaurant, Bartholomew Street, Field House, Green Road, Arundel Castle, Sussex, Belmont Avenue, Smithies, Shafton Green, Baker Street, Schofield Road, Norman Inn, Town Centre, Barnsley Area, Blacksmiths' Arms, Millhouses, Thurlstone, Barnsley, Rotherham, Dearne Valley & H. & F. Chamberlain, Dodworth Road

'The Dark History of our Town' is a revelation for those wanting to know more about their home town. Though some seem to be beyond the imaginable, all events are true.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HK6BSS9T
• ISBN13: 9798175147538
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"