Giles will give an entertaining journey through history

REMARKABLE moments in the history of South Yorkshire will be revealed at an event in Mexborough next week.

Local historian and speaker Giles Brearley will explore the good, the great and the decidedly not so great people and events that have helped to shape the Dearne Valley and wider region.

Among the subjects featured are pioneering local inventors, notorious crimes, sporting greats, everyday life during Edwardian times and the sometimes surprising world of Victorian policing.

With more than 180 photographs, the presentation has been organised by Mexborough and District Heritage Society.

Mr Brearley said: “Whether you are a committed local historian or simply curious about South Yorkshire’s colourful past, this promises to be a memorable and revealing presentation.”

The event is at Mexborough Athletic Sports and Social Club on Tuesday September 29, starting at 7.30pm.