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The Retford Times (8 September 1916) noted that bombs were dropped from Zeppelin L-13 into the orchard that surrounded the Gas Works, and although there wasn't a direct hit, shrapnel hit the sides of the gasometers setting them on fire. This fire was said to be so intense that according to the Retford Times "apples baked on the trees, and roosting wild birds roasted alive". The Nottingham Daily Express (8 September 1916) reported that the Zeppelin then departed "at great altitude and terrific speed". The manager and his family were said to have had a very lucky escape as the shrapnel also hit their house. John Hook records that the Zeppelin left Retford at 1.05am, dropping a further bomb just south of Lea. One of the replacement gasometers later exploded on 16 March 1955, injuring 7 men and killing the manager. According to reports in The Retford Times, flames shot 200 feet into the air. The gasometers were finally dismantled when the town was connected to North Sea gas in the 1970s.

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from Nottingham to Retford. He and other like-minded people wanted to provide their daughters with some form of higher education. The school eventually found a site on the corner of Pelham Road and Queen Street, adjacent to the canal. The school educated around 400 girls in the 1950s to 1970s. In 1979 the secondary schools in Retford were reorganised and the 11+ abolished. Boys were to be admitted for the first time. The result was a comprehensive school called 'The Elizabethan High School' under head teacher Mrs Coxon-Butler. At this time the former Hallcroft Girls' secondary modern school on Hallcroft Road became the new school's Lower Site and the Retford Girls' High School became the school's Upper Site. The former Pelham Road/Queen Street site was demolished when the school moved to new buildings in Hallcroft and was renamed

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the West Retford churchyard, a third was in the churchyard at Ordsall, the fourth is lost...likely these crosses marked the boundary beyond which inhabitants smitten with the plague were prohibited to pass. Certain it is that at times the plague devastated Retford (especially West Retford in 1558)...From Dominie Cross the Broad Stone was removed into the Market-place. It became the hustings where candidates for the two parliamentary seats allotted to this borough addressed their constituents, the freemen. Here, at various times, they were heckled, threatened, even assaulted. Woe betide the candidate who was not "all right". When 40 guineas were at stake it was serious to a freeman to "lose his election". Apprentices assembled here at the close of their "servitude" after a night's carousal and sang a ditty which is still preserved.

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bridge was "widened for carts" and was replanked, suggesting that at least part of the construction was still wooden. In 1794 it was rebuilt on stone arches, according to Wilmshurst, with Moss adding that it was thirty-one feet wide at this time. Moss notes that before 1776 a toll was charged to cross the river and that to the north side were the corn mills mentioned in the Domesday Book that were once owned by Hubert de Burgh. The 1794 bridge was later to be replaced in 1886 with the current bridge, which Wilmshurst says was because of floods: "In consequence of these continuous Floods the Corporation demolished the great Mill, and the narrow 5-arched Bridge, and erected present wide girder Bridge in West Retford". Moss (1908) says this bridge (which he dates as 1868) cost £1,500 to construct.

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Hotel, with a fare inclusive of the railway journey, the drive (by four in-hand, landau, citoria or dogcart), and a couple of meals. C. Moss, author of the 1908 handbook, notes: "Attention, almost at the very outset of the journey, is directed to the beauties of the drive. By a gentle incline we pass into the fair demesne of Babworth. At the foot of the declivity, Babworth Hall, the church, the rectory and the lake, wherein shrub and tree are shadowed, naturally catch the eye... Not only does the proximity of Retford to the Dukeries make the town attractive to visitors, but it is also sought after as a place of residence... One of the charms of Retford is undoubtedly its antiquity."

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Bernesedelaue and then Bassetlaw. This territory is now thought to have been "substantially British". It practised, for example, partible inheritance, had British placenames and there is relatively little Anglo-Saxon material. West and East Markham seem to have been on the boundaries of this territory (maerc means boundary). It is not known if Bernet-seatte extended across the whole of North Nottinghamshire, or whether the Kingdom of Lindsey controlled the East of this area (Retford and Retford rural district). What is known is that this corridor of land was seen as strategic, which is why several notable battles were fought in the area between the kings of Northumbria and Mercia.

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Remembrance Of Those Who Did Not Return." No names are given. This is a replacement (1951) for an earlier wooden cross, and is Grade II listed. There is also a memorial window in All Hallows’ church. Fives Court is a Grade II listed monument of the Rugby Fives type, but without the usual back wall, and was built at the former King Edward VI school site by the mother of William Eyre, a former pupil who died in the First World War. The plaque reads: "In Memory Of Capt. William Eyre; Who Died Of Wounds; August 19th 1916; Their Name Liveth Forever More." Bassetlaw Council notes that the year of death is incorrect (it should read 1915).

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had a cemetery lodge designed by James Fowler which still exists as a private home. In the 1854 cemetery is a separate Catholic cemetery. In the 1890s the town cemetery was extended to land on the other side of the canal, with the two halves linked by a bridge. In the 1950s a donation of land was made by the Catholic church to extend the 1890 cemetery. This land had been donated in 1922 by Major Milner for the burial of Catholics. Part of the land was used for a Catholic church, school and hall. The remainder was donated to extend the general cemetery, with provision for a (new) separate Catholic cemetery.

3763:. The school traced its foundations to Thomas Gunthorpe of Babworth in 1519, although there are references to a still earlier school in the town. It was refounded around 1551 during the reign of King Edward VI. The school accepted boarders from at least the 17th century onwards, with the last boarders leaving in 1938. During the Second World War Retford took in over 6,000 evacuee children, including a number of boys from Great Yarmouth Grammar School who were evacuated to Retford (from 1940 to 1944) and taught in classrooms at King Edward VI Grammar School. The school eventually became part of the 3045: 611: 3101: 145: 1903:, and two town halls (including the current building). The earliest known moot hall dated from 1388. The building was in the old market square, North of the current market square. Like many early buildings the moot hall was almost certainly badly damaged in the 1528 fire. It was replaced in 1528 but according to Piercy by 1754 was in such a poor state of repair that the corporation decided to demolish it. It was replaced in 1755 by a town hall designed in the neoclassical style by Messrs White and Watson. This hall was demolished in 1868 because it had become an obstruction to traffic. 1743: 2013: 3053: 102: 1427: 2033: 1332:"The flood came on so sudden at Retford on Tuesday night, that great numbers of the inhabitants had no time to remove their effects, and several of them have received very considerable losses by it. It was three feet high in the Market-place, and the torrent ran so strong as to tear up the pavement in different parts of the town, which was nearly all under water. At West Retford a grocer's shop, and part of Miss Hurst's house were washed down, and four other houses were nearly destroyed, and their inhabitants preserved with the greatest difficulty." 638:"In the days of the Roman occupation of Britain, a great Roman Road, or "Strada"— Street— ran from Southampton to Derby, Little Chester, Chesterfield, Castleford, Pontefract, to Eboracum, or York: and from it, at Chesterfield, branched out a "Street" to the Roman Station of Lindum, or Lincoln, which crossed the River Trent at Agelocum, now Littleborough, and the River Idle by a Ford, still used as a watering place for horses, near West Retford Bridge; hence the place would be known as the Street-Ford, or Streteford." 91: 3774:'s expedition to the South Pole. Scott had appealed to the school boys of Great Britain to provide funds for the expedition, and the boys of Retford Grammar School contributed three guineas, with the Head Master adding 12s 6d to round it up to the cost of providing one sledge. Scott acknowledged the donation and wrote a postscript to the acknowledgement by hand to say: "Will you please give my hearty thanks to the boys for their generous subscription and good wishes. A sledge will be called ‘Retford.’—R.S." 122: 3830: 111: 2439:, who were also the architects of Retford Town Hall. Its listing states that the chapel retains a high quality of architectural and artistic embellishment in both the external and internal detail. The oval galleries are an architectural expression of distinctive worshipping practice and there has been minimal alteration to the original fabric or fittings. The chapel contains flooring laid in the early 20th century, an example of the terrazzo and mosaic craft of Italian immigrant craftsmen. 1942: 1284: 1116: 5953: 3251:

include musical performances, vintage car rallies, street entertainers, dance performances, dog displays, food stalls, workshops, demonstrations and a charity market. Retford Fire Station perform 'rescues' to demonstrate their job to the public. One of the most popular events is the annual Lions' Duck Race, where locals and visitors sponsor a yellow plastic duck which is then 'raced' between two bridges on the river Idle. The money raised is donated to charity.

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Retford. Biggs (1967) records that there is a tablet in the wall of a house in Bridgegate, marking the spot where Wesley preached under a pear tree in an orchard just over the Idle in the parish of West Retford. Moss (1908) notes that the inscription states that in an orchard on this site on the evening of 24 June 1786, a sermon was preached by the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., from the words 'I saw the small and great stand before God'.

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the canal between Whitsunday Pie Lock and Retford Town Lock was losing water. Unbeknown to the workmen, but commonly known locally, the plug was an original engineering feature of the canal to allow sections to be drained for future maintenance. The water drained (as designed) harmlessly into the nearby river Idle. The accidental removal of the plug became a national and international story; it was even recorded in Lloyd's List.

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Saviour, and containing silver and copper coins of the reign of George the Fourth, was laid on the second day of June, AD 1828, by Henry Clark Hutchinson Esq., of Welham." The church was restored and repewed in 1877–8. In 1936 there was a reduction in seats and the removal of the side galleries. A major reordering of the inside of the church was carried out in 2001, removing the oak pews and replacing them with individual seats.

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Governors of Retford High School for Girls, and who became the first woman Alderman on Retford Town Council (1961). First Female Magistrate in Retford was Miss Grace M Bradshaw who sat on the Retford Borough Bench (1933) and was also appointed to the Retford County Bench in 1934. Grace Bradshaw was also the Chairman of Governors of the County High School for Girls, Retford and secretary of the Retford Ladies Health Association.

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place until 1894 due to lack of interest. Various promotions were attempted to boost attendance including train excursions and in 1898 a Tenant Farmers lunch in the Town Hall followed by a free pass to the races. The Retford Hunt Committee oversaw the meetings until 1913, with racing being suspended during WW1 until being resumed in 1921. The final meeting took place in 1928. The land was then sold off to pay the debts of the

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Bassetlaw as a whole and 4.4% nationally. The highest rate of unemployment in Bassetlaw at this time was in Worksop South East (3.5%) According to the ONS, 61% of people work locally (2011 Census ONS), which is far lower than neighbouring areas. Strong transport links mean that many Retford workers commute to neighbouring towns and cities such as Sheffield, Doncaster, Mansfield and Lincoln; some commute to London.

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In 1966 the club entered into a long-term rental agreement with Anglian Water Authority for use of land at Ordsall Road, which has room for three pitches on flat, well-drained land. The Club purchased the majority of its Ordsall Road ground from Anglian Water in 2000. The club currently runs two senior teams and a thriving and successful junior section, from minis to under 16s, for both boys and girls.

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pottery fragments have been found at Tiln (Stroud, 2001). Evidence of Roman field patterns were identified by Derrick Riley of Sheffield University in the 1970s and 80s. Nottingham University archaeological researchers have said that during the 5th century and even into the 6th century, North Nottinghamshire was likely populated by "British communities with a sub-Romano-British culture".

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dance programme based on research into dancing traditions in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. They perform morris dances with rattles and sticks, broom, bacca pipe and sword dances. They "dance out" at Folk Festivals, Village Fayres, Community Events, Village Public Houses, Morris Day of Dance Events, May Day Celebrations, Charity fundraising events and more.

1448:(NWT) is the largest of the trust's reserves in Nottinghamshire. The eastern boundary is created by the natural path of the River Idle; redundant gravel quarries to the west of the river have created wetland areas which comprise the majority of the site. The reserve contains many different habitats over 450 hectares, with 300 hectares being designated with 1709:(1853) wrote: "The approach to the town, from every side, is by a beautiful and gradual descent, and its open and spacious Market-place, surrounded by good regular buildings, and having several commodious streets of neat houses branching from it gives the whole an air of importance, comfort, and wealth, possessed but by few country towns of the same size." 2110:– with rain water filtering through the Bunter sandstone. Before mains water was established, most houses had their own wells or used communal wells. One of these wells was located on what is now called Spa Common. The water from this well developed a reputation for being able to cure various ailments whether drunk or used to wash in. An article in 1223:

ignorant of the undue means by which a large majority of the Members of that House obtained their seats in it, they might declaim against the venality of the voters of East Retford; but, notorious as these circumstances were, he thought it better to pass over the present case in silence till they were prepared to deal with others equally flagitious.

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was later seen wearing a gold watch, apparently presented in gratitude by well-wishers in Birmingham. Viscount Howick objected to the disenfranchisement of Retford not on the basis that the accusations of corruption were not true, but that it punished the innocent as well as the guilty and ignored the fact that many boroughs were equally corrupt.

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to its royalist history. Charles II was called 'the black boy' by his mother Henrietta Maria due to his swarthy complexion and dark hair. During the interregnum, some public houses across England changed their name to The Black Boy in a show of concealed (and deniable) allegiance and because they were meeting places for royalist supporters.

3260:'Entertainment', 2016 being 'Rebels and Pilgrims', and 2017 was 'Dukes and Outlaws'. In 2019, the Heritage Day is planned to take place at the same time as the first North Notts Literary Festival and the start of the Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival, with the theme being the Chesterfield Canal and Retford's working history. 871:. Retford was granted a total of 17 Royal Charters (including the Letters Patent of 1225 that granted it the right to levy tolls on travellers in North Nottinghamshire) up to 1607. East Retford was only the second place to become a borough in the county after Nottingham itself; the next borough to be created in the county was 1280:. This makes the low-lying land next to the river prone to flooding. The underlying geology is Primo-Triassic rocks which lie over coal measures. This district therefore forms part of the Nottinghamshire-Yorkshire Coalfield. To the West are Pebble Beds and Sandstone outcrops. To the east are heavy claylands of Keuper Marl. 677:. The centre of Retford is characterised by a large Market Square surrounded by Georgian period architecture. The Retford Conservation Area contains the historic cores of both West and East Retford, which sit either side of the River Idle. The Conservation Area also extends southwards up to and including the 18th century 3668:

North Road. It is bounded by the Chesterfield canal (which separates the two halves of the cemetery) and has two entrances - one on North Road (the original entrance) and one on Babworth Road next to St Joseph's church. It is maintained by Bassetlaw District Council (BDC), which has freehold ownership of the site.

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Hills. Two further new holes were opened in 1958 by Sir Stuart Goodwin. In 1990 nine more holes were added. The current course provides a varied mixture of open parkland, oak-lined fairways and changes of level. It is a popular destination for golf societies from across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire areas.

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bookseller; Ellen Lawrence was a shoemaker; Mary Burley was a China and Glass dealer; Ann Appleby, Ann Colbeck, Sarah Graves, Mary Penington and Susan Penington were straw hat makers; Ann Burton, Mary Chester and Jane Walker were shopkeepers. Several Retford public houses were also run by a landlady at that time.

1985:. The site for the original park occupies the land from Chancery Lane to the River Idle and was donated by Mrs M Huntsman of West Retford Hall in 1937. A public appeal by the Borough of East Retford at the time raised £2,000 towards the estimated cost of £8,000 (equivalent to £485,000 today) to develop the park. 867:, which allowed an eight-day annual fair to be held. However, Ballard & Tait (1923) and Dolby (1997) say that there is no existing historical evidence to support this, making the 1259 charter the earliest known to have been granted. The earliest surviving charter dates from 1313 and is now held in the 1190:, although by 1330 it was begging to be excused the privilege on the grounds of poverty, inability to afford the cost of paying the heavy expenses of the MPs' long journeys to and from the capital. The petition was granted and it was to be several generations (1571) before Retford was represented again. 3780:

has its origins in a meeting convened at the White Hart Hotel, Retford 'to consider the advisability of taking steps to establish a public High School for Girls in the district'. The prime instigator in the new project was the manager of the Westminster Bank, Mr. William Oakden, who in 1891 had moved

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To celebrate the granting of Retford's Royal Charter in 1246, the town holds a celebration known as Charter Day on the first Bank Holiday in May. The event celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2018 and now enjoys tens of thousands of visitors who take part in the many events held around the town. These

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The Chesterfield Canal hit international headlines in 1978. While dredging the bottom of the canal to remove rubbish, a maintenance team pulled up a large chain which had a wooden plug attached to it. Later that day, it was noticed that a whirlpool had formed and it became evident that the section of

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The current bus station was built and opened on 30 July 2007, at a cost of £1.4 million, and was given a highly commended accolade in the infrastructure category of the UK Bus Awards 2008. The previous bus station, on the same site, was a collection of bus shelters, but also allowed vehicles to drive

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Until the Black Death, most beer in the UK was produced by women. The term for a female brewer is 'brewster'. Brewing was an important industry in Nottinghamshire from hop growing, to brewing to selling beer. Nottinghamshire women have had considerable involvement in all aspects of the brewing trade,

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is based in Retford and owns more than 80 subsidiaries including Piller, Druck Chemie, Oakdale Homes, Protran and Claudius Peters. Langley's subsidiaries produce components for the automotive industry, parts for Airbus wings, and supply back-up power for data centres amongst other activities. In 2012

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Retford and its rural district contain a large number of historic churches. The area has a strong nonconformist tradition. In addition to the Methodist chapel on Grove Street there are other non-conformist chapels around the town. Some are in use as places of worship and others are now used for other

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Immediately in front of the Town Hall, in the Market Square, is the historic Broad Stone. It formerly occupied a slight eminence known by the name of Est-croc-sic, now called Dominie Cross. It is believed to have been the base of a cross, and to have formed one of four: a second is still preserved in

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records that during the House of Lords debates on the Disfranchisement Bill, the town had an active committee, led by a couple of attorneys and meeting at the Turk's Head Inn, who were trying to make the borough seem even more corrupt than it was to ensure its extinction. One of the committee members

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In 1837 proposals were considered to enlarge the municipal borough to take in parts of the neighbouring parishes of Clarborough, Ordsall and West Retford, where the urban area was growing beyond the historic borough and parish boundary of East Retford, but they were not implemented. Instead, both the

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In 1831, the Gas Works was built by James Malam and gaslights were lit in the town for the first time on 22 December 1831. The Square was lit by a cast iron light bearing five gas lamps at that time. The Gas Works became a target on 2 September 1916 when a German Zeppelin dropped 14 bombs on Retford.

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The first land settled was on the western side of the ford, this area being less liable to flooding. However, as the community grew it spread to occupy land on the other bank of the river, and it was this eastern part of the town that eventually became more important; hence Retford's alternative name

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The cemetery was opened in several parts. The oldest part of the cemetery dates to 1854 and was opened at a cost of £1,800. It had two mortuary chapels designed by Arthur Wilson (one Church of England and one Non-conformist) which were linked by a porch. These were demolished in the 1970s. It also

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in the late 1980s. The Trust now provides a range of outpatient and community services on the site, which is also the headquarters of Bassetlaw PCT. Services include: an outpatient department, physiotherapy, speech therapy, chiropody, audiology, child health, community occupational health, community

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Football Club competes in the Midlands League Division. The club celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2002. It initially played on a pitch at Hard Moors, off Goosemoor Lane, then owned by Jenkins of Retford. A pitch at Ranby Camp followed before the club moved to Frank Wood's field on Green Mile, Ranby.

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In White's 1831 directory, several of the public houses are recorded as having female proprietors, including Ann Green of the Black Head (Chapelgate), Ann Sheppard of the George Inn (Moorgate), Mary Barlow of the Granby (Carolgate), Sarah Walker of the Sun (Spittal Hill) and Ann Clarke of the Turk's

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Hezekiah Clark of Derby came to work in Cartwright's mill in the 1780s as a dyer. After the Mill failed he set up as a dyer in Retford in 1798, resulting in the business Clarks of Retford. This business gave its name to Dyers Court in Retford. The company eventually became known for its dry cleaning

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was traditionally an important industry in Bassetlaw with brewers such as Worksop & Retford Brewing Company. Retford was also an important hop market. This tradition was revived by a number of microbreweries based in or near the town including Broadstone Brewery (1999-2006), Idle Valley Brewing

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is a Grade II* listed building. The first recorded rector is in 1277. The current building dates from that period but was rebuilt in the 19th century by TC Hine of Nottingham. The church has a short, square tower with diagonal buttresses that is thought to date from the 15th century. The upper parts

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The Park now covers some 10 hectares on either side of the Idle River, just off the town centre. In addition to formal gardens, it contains large areas of grassland suitable for ball games and picnics, a children's water play area, bowling greens, tennis courts, skate park, children's play ground, a

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Hardmoors, which is adjacent to the Idle at Ordsall, was so called because it floods and freezes in winter. According to the Environment Agency, which has a gauge on the Idle at Ordsall (location ID 4164) for 90% of the time since monitoring began the Idle has had a depth of between 0.19m and 0.85m.

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Retford lies in the Idle River Valley and low-lying areas are prone to flooding. Flooding is confined to the well-defined and wide flood plain of the Idle, and areas above the flood plain or on sandstone (to the west) do not flood. To the north and east the land is clay and the area was historically

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They thought that East Retford ought to be partially sacrificed, in order to prevent the whole system of corruption from being overturned. Just as in a bullfight a cloak is dropped to turn aside the rage of the mad animal, while his assailant prepares more securely to destroy him. If the public were

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was used for the last time. He says it was situated at the end of a narrow street opposite the Post Office that led down the River Idle. The use of the ducking stool was granted in 1279 by Edward I and was used for the last time to punish a "Scotswoman of violent temperament" called "Dame Barr", who

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According to Marcombe (1993), the intention was for East Retford "to compete with the trading privileges of Blyth Priory and to exploit the market opportunities of north Nottinghamshire". In 1225, the burgesses of Retford are said to have taken over the collection of 'river tolls' from Blyth Priory.

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which is published on Thursdays. It was founded in 1869 by Alexander Watson Lyall as the 'Retford and Gainsborough Times and Worksop Weekly News'. In 1880 it changed its name to the 'Retford and Gainsborough Times and Worksop & Newark Weekly News' and from 1901 it was the 'Retford, Gainsborough

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Retford has a tradition of ghost sightings. In 1915 an unknown correspondent wrote to The Retford Times about ghostly sightings in the 19th century. The writer reports seeing a woman wearing Georgian dress on Sutton Lane, as well as a less human-like figure on the North Road. Other ghost traditions

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In 2020 the landlord of the historic Black Boy Inn in Retford removed the pub's signage after it was highlighted on a crowdsourced map entitled 'topple the racists - statues and monuments that celebrate slavery and racism' during the Black Lives Matter protests. The name of the pub is said to refer

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in July 2020. The buildings date from 1891 to 1892 and the reason for listing was given as: "the very rare survival of the original finishes in the dining room and refreshment room" which are said to be ornate and featuring "fine craftsmanship"; the "remarkably long and well-balanced composition in

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The Bolham Paper Making Company made glazed papers, shop papers, boards, boxboards; other new paper mills were built in the mid-19th century, including a mill on Albert Road (1867). Foundries and iron works were also established. The Beehive Works was built in Thrumpton in 1873 and William Bradshaw

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Biggs (1968) records that John MacFarlane fell on hard times in later life but refused a place in Trinity Hospital because it would mean he would have to attend West Retford Church saying he would not "sell his soul to the devil for a place". Instead, he entered the workhouse, where he was known as

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The building seems to be far bigger than was required. BJ Biggs in 'Looking at Old Retford' (p14) notes: "There were 1,040 sittings and it is interesting to speculate whether they were ever fully occupied. At the time of the census of 1851 there was an average morning congregation of 300 adults and

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Catholics mainly worshipped in homes following the reformation and up until the 20th century, although demand for a Catholic church rose with an increase in Irish workers and Italian immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1895 a piece of land was purchased on the corner of Queen Street

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A Grade II* listed 18th century townhouse on Grove Street, which was rebuilt in its current brick and slate style by Retford M.P. Wharton Amcott around 1780. Previously, a 17th-century house belonging to the Wharton family stood on the site. Inside the current building are original features such as

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to the Idle valley and planned to release 4 beavers (2 pairs) into the 55 hectare Idle Valley Nature Reserve in the summer of 2021. The trust stated that it planned to create one of the largest beaver enclosures in England, with space for up to three beaver families. Eight beavers - four adults and

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In November 2019 Retford along with the surrounding areas suffered extensive flooding along the Idle flood plain, including in the centre of town where the Idle crosses King's Park and around the Idle bridge in Ordsall. The local hedgehog rescue centre was flooded, with locals having to rally round

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The 1830 Act extended the parliamentary borough's boundaries (which had previously matched the borough's municipal boundaries) to encompass the Wapentake of Bassetlaw, which included the whole of the northern end of Nottinghamshire, including the town of Worksop. All those within this area who were

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The Great North Road was diverted around the town in 1961 and part of the old route through the town is now pedestrianised. The 1971 census showed the population to be 18,407. By 2001 the population had grown to 22,000 (Nicholson, 2008), with a large proportion living on housing estates in Ordsall,

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Located at the south eastern edge of the town, Retford Golf Club is a private members club founded in 1921. The original six hole course was designed by Tom Williamson and laid out on 38 acres of land leased from Colonel Sir Albert Whitaker of Babworth Hall around the area known locally as Whisker

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Retford is home to the Rattlejag Morris Dancers who are based at the Church Hall next to Grove Street Methodist Church. Rattlejag Morris is a mixed dance side formed in January 2002. Using material initially collected from East Yorkshire as the basis they have set out to revive and develop a local

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growing from the seventeenth century onwards. According to DCD Pocock, "Retford, as the most northerly hop fair in the country, was of special importance until the breaking down of traditional economic watersheds and marketing limits with the advent of rail transport". These North Clay hops (named

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inventor of the power loom, built The Revolution Mill on Spital Hill, near the Chesterfield Canal. The mill was a steam-powered wool spinning and weaving mill employing around 600 people. The ambitious enterprise, however, failed a few years later and the site and machinery were eventually sold at

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Retford is an important commercial centre for the local area, with large supermarkets, many independent shops and a market every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In 2013, Retford's town centre had an empty shop rate of only 9%, 5% less than the national average. Bassetlaw Council refurbished Retford

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Retford's Bassetlaw Museum was awarded £776,000 (including £450,000 of National Lottery Funding) in 2018 to create a gallery dedicated to telling the story of the Pilgrim Fathers. The gallery was opened by Dr Jeremy Bangs, director of The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum in the Netherlands, the Lord

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was introduced. St Joseph's is prominently located on Babworth Road and its campanile serves as a local landmark. In its Conservation Plan, Bassetlaw Council says: "The bell tower with copper roof is one of the most prominent architectural features within the entire Conservation Area." Next to the

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by Rev. W.P. McFarren notes that Moorgate (one of the principal streets) derives from the Anglo-Saxon 'mor' meaning a marsh. The author notes that across Moorgate there runs a brook commonly called 'The Beck', which floods annually. He comments that "The soil here is largely clay, and Moorgate was

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During the 18th century improvements were made to West Retford Bridge - the main bridge over the Idle which is where the original ford was situated. Moss says that the first stone bridge was erected in 1659 and that it was thirteen feet wide and had five arches. Wilmshurst records that in 1752 the

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to be diverted to run through the town, which led to an Act of Parliament (1760) authorising the re-routing of the Great North Road between Barnby Moor and Markham Moor to pass through Retford. The new turnpike was completed in 1765–66 and after this the town prospered. (Piercy 1828) Then in 1777

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to the north of the town (off Bigsby Road). The second meeting took place on 1 April 1878 with five races being held: the Nottinghamshire Steeplechase, The Grove Farmers Stakes, Maiden Steeplechase, Innkeepers Selling Steeplechase Plate and the Retford Steeplechase. The third meeting did not take

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is a 30-acre children's theme park for the under 10s situated in the Retford Rural District at Rampton. It was originally opened as a farmyard in 1968 (as'Pets Corner') and is privately owned by the Rhodes family. The park currently attracts over 270,000 visitors a year, employs 120 staff at peak

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In 2002, the Heritage Lottery Fund gave the museum a grant of £78,000 to enable the purchase and digitisation of 20,000 negatives taken by professional photographers Edgar Welchman and Son of Grove Street, Retford between 1910 and 1960. The photograph collection at the Museum contains over 27,000

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Women are recorded in the 1831 directory undertaking a number of other trades. Mary Clark and Catherine Dean were grocers; Mary Stocks was a boat owner; Mrs Jane Taylor, Frances Holliday, Susanna Slaney and Elizabeth Wilkinson were stay makers; Faith Walker was a farmer; Margaret Holderness was a

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is of cruciform shape, now mainly of perpendicular architecture, but still preserving in its south and west doorways, and in the tracery of some of its windows, marks of earlier styles. In 1528 there was a great fire in Retford which damaged the church. In 1535, we learn that: "Where sumtyme were

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is a Grade II* listed building founded in 1657 from money left in Richard Sloswicke's will to found almshouses "for the maintenance of six poore old men of good carriage and behaviour to the end of the world." The present building dates from 1806; an additional pair of houses being added in 1819.

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In St Saviour's Church there is a memorial to the 65 men of the parish killed in the First World War. In the churchyard of All Hallows’ Church in Ordsall is a carved granite cross based on St Columb's Cross in Cornwall. The inscription is in lead letters and reads: "1914-1918/ 1939-1945/ In Proud

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line as a mass of red-brick houses and smoking chimneys, with the tower of an old parish church rising in their midst". However, Retford and its environs were thought to be sufficiently attractive for the railway company to organise trips based in Retford (1908). Visitors stayed at the White Hart

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Roman-era artefacts are rare in Retford, although 1st–2nd century items were found at a site on Carolgate in 1922. The remains of a group of 1st–3rd century buildings were found at Babworth in 1981. A coin hoard was found at Little Morton that was dated to the 3rd century, and Roman artefacts and

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As part of a major overhaul of secondary schools in the Bassetlaw area, all schools have now been moved to new facilities built around the town as part of the Transform Schools scheme. Retford is home to a Post-16 centre the aim of which was to unite all Sixth Form students in one site (formerly

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Retford cemetery is a Victorian era cemetery, with the site's first burial dating back to 1854 (when it was built). Prior to the cemetery, maps dating back to 1835 confirm that the area was covered by farmland. It is approximately 25 acres (10 ha) in size, situated between Babworth Road and

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was built in 1922 with the foundation stone laid by the Mayor of Retford, Alderman SH Clay. At that time it comprised two wards, a private patients’ wing, an operating theatre, casualty service, and X-ray. It was extended in the late 1960s and early 1970s with two more wards, which were used for

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Piercy mentions a theatre situated on "the west side, and nearly in the centre, of Carrhillgate" which was built in 1789 by Mr William Pero who purchased the ground from Sir Thomas Woolaston White. Retford now has two theatres in the town: the Grade II listed Majestic Theatre, which hosts famous

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The first female councillor on Retford Town Council was Mrs Ellen Gentle Howell, born 1872 in Huckle in Luton, who was elected in 1926, becoming Mayoress of Retford. But it wasn't until 1951 that a woman became a mayor of Retford in her own right - Mrs M E Williamson JP who was also the Chair of

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The cannon, supporting plinth, lamp arch and iron posts with chains are all listed (Grade II). The cannon arrived in Retford in April 1858 by rail. It was given the name ‘The Earl of Aberdeen’ and was officially unveiled on 17 February 1859 by Gunner Cole (of the Royal Artillery). It was removed

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In January 2021 there was flooding on low-lying land along the course of the Idle near Victoria Road which is currently used for allotments. This resulted in another call for action against flooding which has been partly attributed to building on the natural flood plain. Restoration of the flood

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The first town hall or 'moot hall' was built in 1388 and demolished in 1754. It is believed that this may have been situated in what is now known as Cannon Square. The hall was built of timber and faced east. On the ground floor of this building was the Shambles. At that time, the present Market

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during the Iron Age period. It is likely that the existence of Retford is partly owed to its water resources, in the form of both the river Idle (and its crossing) and the wells that are dotted around the area that are either still in existence or can be identified from placename evidence. These

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Since 2007 Retford has held an annual Heritage Day organised by the Civic Society. It is part of the National Heritage Days weekend with Retford celebrating its heritage with a host of activities and entertainment. Each year has a different theme, with 2014 being 'The End of an Era', 2015 being

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The Retford area had a thriving hops industry and traditionally a large number of pubs, because it was situated on the Great North Road. White, in his 1831 trade directory, records 27 public houses and 11 beer houses, which had increased by 1896 to 56 Inns and 3 beer houses. Retford's pubs have

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The town has a very low unemployment rates compared to the national average. In 2018, Nottinghamshire County Council calculated unemployment in Retford as follows: East Retford South (1.8%), East Retford North (1.6%), East Retford East (1.5%), East Retford West (1.3%). This compares to 1.7% for

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The church has a square, battlemented tower, containing a clock and 10 bells. The oldest, virtually untouched, part is the north transept, although it has now been transformed into a chapel as a war memorial. The tower is supported by four massive arches and the nave and aisles are separated by

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The origins of the town's name are unknown and have been subject to much debate, but consensus seems to conclude that it gets its name from an ancient ford crossing the River Idle. There is considerable variation in how its name has been spelt historically, although in early usage it is usually

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The Retford Town Cricket and Sports Club was established in 1850 and moved to its present ground in 1858. The club was a founding member of the Bassetlaw Cricket league in 1904, their inaugural match was against Whitwell Colliery. However, they had to wait until 1984 before they won the League

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Retford's first Methodist chapel opened the same year as Wesley's visit. This chapel was deemed too small for the crowd expected for his second visit to Retford when he was 83 years old. According to Wesley's journal he preached first at the New Inn, afterwards at Newark, and in the evening at

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At the West End of the building are a pair of octagonal towers which have ogee shaped, lead covered, caps. The church is built in yellow brick, which has weathered to dark grey. There is a brass plaque at the church which says the following: "This first stone of the new chapel dedicated to the

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Within the grounds of St Michael's is a stone known as the ‘preaching cross’. It is thought this could be an old boundary cross (Stapleton) or a plague stone (Percy), being the West Retford equivalent to the Broadstone. During the Georgian and Victorian periods this stone sat on the top of the

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who was granted large amounts of land in what had been Anglo-Saxon Mercia. The Domesday Book does not distinguish between East Retford and West Retford, and it is thought that the Retford referred to in the book was West Retford. The Retford described was a relatively small settlement, with no

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preaching in the town square in 1779. However, Methodism was said to have been introduced to the town by a Scot named John MacFarlane in 1776. When Wesley visited in 1779 "a mob of local rowdies" planned a warm reception, led by a certain John Willey. In the end, because of MacFarlane and his

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on the outskirts of Retford between 1586 and 1605. At the time they were known as 'Separatists' and only a few left Nottinghamshire, most stayed behind to try and reform the church from within. The Denmans were a prominent Retford family who were Nonconformists but chose to remain in Retford.

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In 2006 the Sebastopol Cannon was taken away to be restored through funds raised by the Retford Civic Society and on 16 September it was re-installed and a day of celebration was held to re-enact the original arrival of the cannon in 1858. The Retford Civic Society had a replica cannon built

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because it is situated within Nottinghamshire. More recent historical research suggests that the South of Nottinghamshire and North Nottinghamshire may have had very different cultures. North Nottinghamshire, including Retford, belonged to an area called Bernet-seatte, which later became

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J.C. Short MD, writing in 1734, says that at that time the water on Spa Common bubbled to the surface inside a handsome freestone basin which itself was enclosed in a pleasant, decorated building shaped like a pyramid. He says that the red colour of the water was probably the result of

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The canal was built to export coal, limestone and lead from Derbyshire; iron from Chesterfield; and corn, deals, timber, groceries and general merchandise into Derbyshire; it is now used for leisure purposes. Based in Retford, on the lower side of the Town Lock, is a boat club called

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notes it is run by Mrs Elizabeth Taylor. The postal service seems to have historically involved women workers in Retford. Moss (1908) noted there were four deliveries of letters per day and says: "Within living memory the letters were distributed by one woman, 'Old Betty Chapman.'"

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Retford launched a men's walk and talk group in 2021, which supports male mental health in Retford and is co-ordinated by Bassetlaw Action Centre. One walk takes place at Idle Valley, every second Saturday in the month, and another at Kings Park every fourth Saturday of the month.

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arcades of five bays. There is a stone pulpit, an eagle lectern in oak, and a large organ erected in 1841. In the north transept is an incised slab to Henry Smyth (d 1496) and Sir Whatton Amcotts (d 1807) by William Kinnard, architect. The Victorian stained glass includes work by

908:, which caused 300 deaths in East Retford and killed half the people of West Retford. A fire in 1585 was so profound that the people of Worksop raised money for 'the poor men of the late burned town of Retford'. Yet another fire struck in 1631 and caused £1,300 worth of damage. 627:. A common explanation of the name is that the river water was tinged red due to the frequent crossing of people and livestock disturbing the clay river bed. Other traditions include that it refers to the reeds that are plentiful in the river, or that the name references the 2102:

There were originally two commons in Retford - Spa Common and Far Common. Today only Spa Common remains. It is located behind Carolgate, lying adjacent to the Chesterfield Canal. The common gets its name because there used to be a spa in the North East corner of the common.

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during the scrap drive of the Second World War, but was rescued by Alderman Alfred Wilson. The cannon was reinstated after the Second World War, set on a new wooden gun carriage, being officially unveiled on 29 March 1950 by the Mayor of Retford, Councillor T. Richmond.

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formerly editorially covered the town of Retford, although its Ofcom designated FM coverage area only covered the Doncaster area, Worksop and rural areas west of Retford, Retford was covered on DAB via the Sheffield multiplex. It has since been replaced with a relay of

920:(1947) that "During the Civil War a Roundhead force from Retford attempted to capture the mansion occupied by the Royalist Gervase Lee, but the attack was beaten off and the besiegers compelled to retreat as a party of Cavalier troops from Newark approached rapidly". 1988:

In 1960 a further donation of land by R H Williamson to the west of the River Idle allowed for an extension to the park within the former grounds of the historic West Retford Hall, which dates from 1699 and still stands outside the north-west boundary of the park.

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The East Retford Cavalry Races were held between 1849 and 1864. On 1 April 1868, the United Hunt Committee organised a race meeting at which the Sandbeck Farmers Stakes was won by a horse named Gobbo and the Retford United Hunt Steeplechase was won by Gladiateur.

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Retford has a strong economy mainly consisting of services with some light industry. Retail, health, manufacturing, education and accommodation are major employers. There is also a high representation of arts & recreational, finance & insurance jobs.

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There are a number of gymnasiums, spas, and health, beauty & fitness centres in Retford. Aquatic activities such as lane swimming, fun swims, and water aerobics are provided in the Retford Leisure Centre, as well as gym facilities. Retford also has a small

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The figure over the southern door is locally said to be of St Swithun, but according to Kidson is of a bishop. He says the figure was brought from a dissolved monastery in Portugal and was given to the Church, and placed in its present position, in about 1895.

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in 1927. It was closed three times, threatened with demolition and has been used as a bingo hall. In 1993 it was bought by The Retford Theatre Trust and since 1996 a small group of volunteers have restored its original features. It is now Grade II listed.

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said that parishes could no longer straddle borough boundaries, and so the part of Clarborough within the borough was made a new parish of North Retford. The four parishes in the borough were then East Retford, North Retford, Ordsall and West Retford; as

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Retford did not experience the large-scale industrial growth of nearby towns and remained primarily a rural market town. Historically, it traded agricultural produce, but has also been a producer of hats, sail-cloth, rope, sack bags, paper and leather.

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The building mentioned by Short was later demolished by John Kirke and John Hutchinson, according to Piercy, before Robert Hudson re-opened the well. This building was also subsequently demolished and today there is no trace of the spa on the Common.

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was served by Norman priests from Rouen, and as the Manor of West Retford was among the Manors granted to Roger-de-Buesli, it is almost certain that this and other churches in Nottinghamshire were designed and built by Norman architects from Rouen.

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The area in and around Retford has a varied geology and habitat. There are 30 known Ancient woodlands of more than 2 hectares in Bassetlaw, and the town is surrounded by a rich and diverse ecosystem including rare and endangered animals and birds.

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Retford has facilities for flat green bowling at Goosemoor Lane and in King's Park, provided by Bassetlaw Council, and at Hallcroft. Teams from Retford and the surrounding area (including Worksop) compete in The Retford and District Bowls League.

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set up his Carr Foundry in Albert Road which specialised in heating and rainwater pipes, gutters, stoves, fireplaces and general engineering castings. The late nineteenth century also saw the introduction of new technologies when the

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iiii chauntries which now er in decaye by reason they er consumed wt. fyer." The tower and chancel collapsed in 1651 and were rebuilt in 1658. The current building is therefore largely the work of restorers of 1658, 1854-5 and 1905.

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in 1105, although the earliest charter referring to it as a borough dates from the thirteenth century. There is some debate over when exactly it was granted its first charter, with Piercy (1828) suggesting it was granted in 1246 by

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murmations. NWT has a program of activities and events for the benefit of schools, community groups and individuals and is becoming increasingly popular with established walking groups in the area and also neighbouring counties.

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Originally, the spire was surmounted by an iron cross, but in 1855 a severe gale damaged the tip of the spire and the cross was replaced by the current weather vane. It is the crocketted spire and tower that was referred to by

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A circle 30 miles in diameter drawn around Retford encompasses an area that has had an enormous global impact on Christianity. Every English-speaking nonconformist church in the world can trace its origins back to this area.

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there are a range of earthworks of unknown date. They may be pre-historic and/or Roman. There is evidence of a medieval moated site or possible motte & bailey construction. This site was later reinforced during the

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photographs of the towns and villages of North Nottinghamshire and people who lived there from about 1870 onwards. 8,000 general photographs from the museum's collections have been added to the Welchman Project images.

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Retford was described as "a thriving and genteel market town in the hundred of Bassetlaw, on the border with Yorkshire, boasted hat and sailcloth manufacturing, but had been superseded by Worksop in the barley trade".

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The work of the WVS of Retford is celebrated with a plaque at Retford train station which states that between March 1940 and March 1946 they served 2,284,000 meals to HM and Allied Forces in the canteen and rest room.

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The Regent Theatre is an Art Deco cinema opened in Carolgate in 1911 and renamed The Ritz in 1934. It closed in 1957 and the building became a Masonic hall in 1962. It can now be hired for weddings and other events.

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they did not have parish councils but were directly administered by the borough council. The four parishes within the borough were merged into a single parish called East Retford covering the whole borough in 1921.

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The town is generally known as Retford, although the borough was officially called "East Retford" right up until its abolition in 1974, despite West Retford having been absorbed into the borough in 1878. The town's

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In 2019 The Pilgrims Gallery was added as part of a £750,000 Heritage Lottery funded project to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage to America in 1620. The Gallery features a recreation of

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As the Catholic community continued to expand it was decided to build a bigger church and land was purchased on the Babworth Road. The present Catholic church - St Joseph's - opened in 1959 and was designed by

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Legend says that the Broad Stone had a hollow in it that used to be filled with vinegar during plague times to disinfect coins. However, it is thought to be the upturned base of a boundary marker – perhaps the

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Women-owned businesses were also relatively common in Retford. For example, Piercy mentions in 1828 that the Post Office in Grove Street is run by the post mistress Miss Elizabeth Barker. Three years later,

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particularly in certain industries (such as lace making and farming). In Retford women were always economically active and some businesses relied heavily on female labour (such as Clark's of Retford).

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in memory of the Rev Charles Butterfield, rector of West Retford parish from 1857 to 1866. In the small chapel at the end of the north aisle, also known as the 'Mary chapel', there is a reredos by Sir

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status. It is the largest wetland area in Nottinghamshire and over 250 species of birds have been recorded there making it one of the top birding sites in the UK. The reserve is known for spectacular

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which was built in 2007 and incorporates three GP practices, rehabilitation and physiotherapy departments, community nursing services and an on-site Boots pharmacy. To the rear of the hospital is

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Since the 1980s many of Retford's long-established companies such as Jenkins Newell Dunford (engineering) and Bridon Ropes (wire rope) have closed, with the economy becoming more services-based.

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the Italianate style" of the station buildings and the "impressive" canopy over the platform; and the well-preserved plan form which make it "one of the most intact medium-sized GNR stations."

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is a Grade II listed alms house, set in gardens off Hospital Road. It was established over 340 years ago through the will of John Darrell. The current building on Hospital Road was designed by

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include The Grey Lady of Ye Olde Bell Hotel (Barnby Moor), The Unfaithful Wife of West Retford Hotel, the White Girl of the White Hart Hotel. Other haunted buildings include the Masonic Hall.

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that cover broadleaved woodland, wetlands and grasslands comprising 1361 hectares. The area also has 290 Local Wildlife Sites. SSI's around Retford, including the reason for their importance:

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Evidence of early human activity around Retford stretches back to the Mesolithic period, with archaeological evidence of human activity in the area including a Mesolithic flint tool found in

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on Churchgate which was built in the late 1800s and was originally known as the "Ram Inn" but was renamed in 1894 in honour of the Sherwood Ranger Yeomanry Regiment who were based in Retford

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season, and in 2019 TripAdvisor voted it the 23rd best theme park in Europe. In February 2020 it was announced that the park had been granted planning permission to add 90 holiday lodges.

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There was a Great Flood in 1886 which caused considerable damage. The council demolished the bridge and built a new bridge in West Retford to facilitate the flow of water under the bridge.

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within the grounds of Kings Park. Walking and cycling are well catered for, with a selection of well-maintained and sign-posted routes. The 46-mile Cuckoo Way, which runs alongside the

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Despite including both East Retford and West Retford from 1878, the official name of the borough remained East Retford until its abolition in 1974. The borough was abolished under the

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Today Retford is served by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A number of GP centres, dental services, a hospital and hospice are situated in the town.

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supporters, this was limited to the throwing of a bad egg, which missed Wesley but hit his sister. She was said to have retaliated with a torrent of abuse that made the crowd laugh.

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newspaper (5 July 1957) that was compiled from the notes of the historian, John Piercy, noted that he had personally tried the water and said it was red in colour and tasted of ink.

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in a niche on one of the pillars in the south aisle, which was placed there in the 19th century. The church was significantly restored in 1863 by notable Gothic Revival architect

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In 2019 The Crimea Memorial was sited in the exhibition cupboards in Retford Town Hall. It records the names and regiments of 24 local men who served in the Crimean War (1854–56).

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Between 1939 and 1941, Mrs KL Kayser agreed to allow the upper floors of Eaton Hall to be used as a maternity hospital for soldiers' wives who had been bombed-out of their homes.

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Retford also had a cinema built around 1917 called The Picture House, later The Roxy, which stood on Carolgate and was also owned by Cyril Getliffe. It was demolished in the 60s.

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was a physician and country gentleman who published a history of Nottinghamshire in 1667 entitled 'The Antiquities of Nottinghamshire'. In 1796 a new edition was published by

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against other teams in Nottinghamshire, in the Sports Centre League. Retford Swimming Club competes in Division 1 of the Sports Centre League. An annual Open Meet is held at

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In 2020 the range was 0.22m to 0.86m. The highest level ever recorded since the gauge was put in place was 1.79m, reached on 22 October 2023, which was during Storm Babet.

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According to Cornelius Brown, a licence was granted to John Watson and his wife in 1625 to keep a tavern and sell whisky, with a payment of £3 per annum due to the king.

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The Square is in the centre of Retford and features an ornate French-inspired Victorian Town Hall (Grade II listed), in front of which is the Grade II listed Broad Stone.

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entertainers, music concerts from local performers and plays, and Retford Little Theatre, a smaller theatre which hosts the Retford Little Theatre amateur drama group.

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in both 2008 and 2009, and was voted the UK's fifth favourite park in 2014 in the People's Choice Vote. It is described as a 'jewel in the crown' by Bassetlaw council.

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formed in 2015 and known as 'The Choughs' whose ground is the SL2 Rail Stadium on Babworth Road and who also play in the United Counties Football League Division One.

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In 1528 a fire destroyed more than three-quarters of the buildings in East Retford. By 1552 Retford's population had dropped to 700. In 1558 there was an outbreak of

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The Goosemoor Bowling Greens are used by the Goosemoor Bowls Club which play in the Retford & District, Goosemoor Afternoon League and the Worksop Friday League.

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Retford Swimming Club represent the town and the surrounding area in the pool. The club, established in 1896, trains swimmers and takes part in competitive

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this led to a saying: "The River Idle was foul with the blood of Englishmen". A variant local tradition says this was the origin of the name "Redforde".

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One of the main changes in Retford during the 20th century was the opening of King's Park in 1938. The park commemorated the reign of George V and the

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ornamental plasterwork ceilings and a wrought-iron staircase. From the 1870s until the 1930s the house belonged to the Pegler family, founders of the

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formed in 1987 and known as 'The Badgers' who play in the United Counties Football League Division One whose ground is Cannon Park on Leverton Road.

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in 1850. The borough was finally enlarged in 1878 to take in all of the parishes of Ordsall and West Retford and parts of the parish of Clarborough.

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played an important part in its social, cultural and political history. For example, The Duke of Newcastle's True Blue Club met in The Turk's Head.

816:. A karl was a freeman. WP McFarren (1947) also mentions a 'Kynegesgate' (Kingsgate), which is now lost. Piercy mentions Carhillgate (p. 146). 4443: 4422: 3302:

Retford Bowling Green Limited was established in 1897 and is a lawn and short mat bowls club with a nine rink bowling green and a large club house.

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on Chapelgate is a Grade II listed timber-framed building that dates from the 16th century and is one of the oldest buildings remaining in the town

1464:– with an eel pass being installed in 2018 to help silver eels get upstream. 9 species of bats have been recorded in and around the town including 394: 4168:‘1246 and all that! A look at Retford’s historic charters’, Dolby, M (1997), Retford & District Historical & Archaeological Society Review 4090:, Parliamentarian soldier during the English Civil War was born in Sturton and was MP for East Retford when he was killed at the Battle of Preston 3455:

East Retford Cottage Hospital (East Retford Dispensary) was a former hospital in the town of Retford situated on Thrumpton Lane. SK 700 800 38240

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In 1657 there was a Great Storm, which destroyed the steeple and Chantries of St Swithun's Church. This was restored in 1658 at a cost of £3,648.

681:. The town also includes the small villages and hamlets that are adjacent to it, which have effectively become suburbs of the town. These include 7502: 6230: 6201: 4689: 4620: 4591: 7931: 5611: 4365: 764:

Placename evidence in Retford does suggest Viking settlement. Many of the streets in the centre of town are -gates, deriving from the Old Norse

8290: 2304:(1770–1851) made several drawings of the church, including one of the figure in the vesica piscis, at the beginning of the nineteenth century. 1906:

It was decided to move the town hall to a new site to the south of the current market place to alleviate the problem with traffic. The current

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Rovers, a well-established junior football team, is on the outskirts of town and includes players from Retford and the surrounding villages.

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and Pelham Road and what came to be known locally as the "tin chapel" was constructed. A nearby house on Pelham Road was used by the priest.

2156: 144: 6757: 4946: 2476: 3571:'s radio and Internet outlets, despite Retford being outside the official coverage area of both BBC Radio Nottingham's FM and DAB signals. 2460:, a name commonly applied to early Separatist settlers of the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts originated from the villages of 1410:

March 2020 there was flooding at Grove Lane and Blackstope Lane with 31 properties affected after a month's worth of rain fell in 24 hours.

8197: 1205:. There were vigorous debates in Parliament over whether to transfer Retford's franchise to one of the larger unrepresented towns such as 2626:

Langley Holdings bought the sheet-fed operations of German printing press company Manroland Sheetfed out of insolvency for £140 million.

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The strategic Battle of the River Idle (617) was fought in or near Retford. The Battle of the River Idle was significant in establishing

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nursing/ equipment loans, continence service, dental, Genito-Urinary medicine, intermediate care and medical imaging. SK 700 800 102583

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and laundry services, and had 138 shops before it ceased trading in the 1980s. The business is commemorated by a mural in Dyer's Court.

1649:- One of the best examples of mixed marsh in Nottinghamshire and representative of marsh communities in Central and Eastern England. 6Ha 648:

The historical importance of the town as a river crossing is underlined by the fact that one of the main streets is named 'Bridgegate'.

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after the North Clay Division of which Retford is part) were considered much stronger than Kentish hops and were used in the original

39: 8695: 8474: 6857: 6435: 6392: 4253: 3579:'s AM signals also cover the town of Retford. National analogue FM radio services from the BBC and Classic FM are broadcast from the 2567:

St Alban's Church, London Road - a Grade II listed, stone-built Edwardian church that fell into disuse and was gutted by fire in 2008

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in modern Romanesque design, incorporating Art Deco elements. The church was later reordered in 1968 by renowned Modernist architect

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Square was possibly used for cattle/horses, with Marcombe suggesting this was the site of the ‘beast market’ in the Tudor period.

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and for a short time on DAB via the Lincolnshire multiplex which has overspill coverage into the Doncaster and Bassetlaw area.

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four kits - were released into a specially built enclosure in November 2021, the largest release of beavers in the UK to date.

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for Cyril Getliffe as a joint cinema and theatre building on Coronation Street, Retford. It opened with a stage production of

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Stapleton suggested in his study of Nottinghamshire crosses that the crosses mentioned in the 1908 guide were market crosses.

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Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace, and chairman of Bassetlaw District Council, Cllr Debbie Merryweather in 2019.

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was ducked for offending John White by "throwing the contents of her snuff-box in his face, and uttering opprobrious terms".

5938: 5297: 4165:'English small town life. Retford 1520-1642', David Marcombe (1993), Department of Adult Education, University of Nottingham 2296:. These include a general view of the exterior, and a drawing of the tracery of the east window. There are also drawings by 7702: 5814: 3890: 3767:

and moved to new premises on the edge of town, although the original Grade II listed buildings still exist on London Road.

3139:(building still exists but no longer a pub) dates from 1754 was once the principal place of conducting business in the town 2646: 2253: 2243: 1927: 1262: 819:

Timber piles were found in Retford in 1995 on the western bank of the Idle at Bridgegate, which were dated to 947-1030 AD.

35: 6134: 1656:- An excellent mosaic of open water, marsh, grassland and scrub communities developed around several old borrow pits. 20Ha 5914: 4479: 4072: 3951: 3651:, although predominately a newspaper serving Worksop and its area, also covers stories in Retford. The publishers of the 1931: 1568: 1449: 1296:

Retford lies 18m above sea level and the climate is mild, and generally warm and temperate. The climate is classified as

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qualified to vote in the county elections were given votes for East Retford. Within a year, Parliament was debating the

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junction) at Apleyhead Wood opened in 1958, and the third section was from Five Lane Ends to north of Checker House at

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of Smethwick and dates from 1877, as is the window in the north aisle east (1881). In the chancel there is a window by

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just over two hours away. The East Retford bypass was built in three stages mostly along what was previously the A57.

2633:(2014-2018), Harrisons Brewery (2018-), Pheasantry Brewery in East Markham (2012-) and Springhead in Laneham (1990-). 2416: 8810: 8722: 6645: 6505: 4842: 4131: 3630:

took over as a replacement local commercial service from 2020 for the same editorial area as Trax FM covered via the

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Division 1A Championship. Retford has developed players who have played at County and International level, including

2312: 1730: 1239: 446: 7142:"Back from the brink three times - the remarkable survival story of Retford's Majestic Theatre on its 90th birthday" 6699: 6487: 5155: 3608: 2741: 436: 7996: 5658: 4174:'A history of Retford. The growth of a Nottinghamshire borough', A Jackson (1971), Eaton Hall College of Education 2346: 2147: 1301: 8784: 8179: 4934: 4913:

Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Inquire into the Municipal Corporations in England and Wales: Appendix 3

4551: 4171:'The Lay Subsidy of 1334', Glasscock, R. E., British Academy Records of Social and Economic History n.s. II, 1975 4081: 3580: 3515: 2393: 2358: 1250:. The boundaries were redrawn again in 2010, with Retford returning to the Bassetlaw parliamentary constituency. 854:

East Retford was established as a new town on the east side of the Idle in the early twelfth century; the town's

399: 344: 254: 7591:"'We prayed and the lady disappeared' - the spooky ghost sightings in Retford 100 years ago', Lincolnshire Live" 990:

In 1801 there were 5,999 people, which rose to 12,340 by 1901. Many improvements were made including the direct

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Museum of the Year in 2009, following extensive renovation, and is based in the Grade II* listed Amcott House.

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Retford's captured Sebastopol Cannon in front of St. Swithun's Church. Plaque on side states 'Captured 1855 at

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Coat of arms of the Municipal Borough of East Retford (1835-1974) and the East Retford Charter Trustees (1974-)

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Both Retford teams have junior sides, with Retford F.C taking over Ordsall Rangers during the summer of 2019.

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is a Grade II listed church in Retford at the top of Moorgate Hill. It was designed by the Lincoln architect

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Kings Park has received many awards including winning the prestigious Britain's Best Park competition in the

1824:, the town's former MP, in 1921. The memorial features an eternal flame, with the names of the men killed in 594: 184: 5957: 2984:

An early twentieth century crane situated at Retford Wharf was Grade II listed by Historic England in 1996.

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In addition to the main memorial in The Square, there are other war memorials in the town. For example, the

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was reformed and the constituency replaced by an identically delineated single-member county constituency -

1163:. Charter trustees were established on the abolition of the borough to maintain Retford's civic traditions. 8630: 6244: 6092: 4111: 3930: 3853: 3794: 3679:

from the First World War, and 16 from the Second World War. There is also one Polish soldier buried there.

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was also said to have stayed in the house of Mr Lane, a lawyer, on 20 August 1645. He was on his way from

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During the First World War Retford had two Red Cross Hospitals for wounded servicemen. One was based at

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market square at a cost of £1.5 million as well as investing £2.5 million in Retford Enterprise Centre.

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Retford (Gamston) Airport is a private airport, located a few miles south of Retford in the village of

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Consisting of a terrace of nine almshouses, which were built for £1,100 in 1823 for women of the town.

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Hansard record of Viscount Howick's speech in the House, 1830, HC Deb 11 February 1830 vol 22 cc334-63

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of 1086, Retford was recorded as Redforde, and joined to Odesthorpe (now unknown). It was held by the

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until reformed in the early nineteenth century. Retford and the surrounding area was also a centre of

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and founded in 1258. The church is located in the centre of town between Churchgate and Chapelgate.

1886: 1851: 1551: 754: 8585: 8575: 8570: 8460: 4310: 4136: 4032: 3947: 3759:(Motto - Ex Pulvere Palma) opened in August 1857 and was designed by the noted Victorian architect 2962: 2820: 2354: 2293: 2196: 2040: 1799: 1750: 1276:

Retford lies in a shallow, fertile river valley which has a wide flood plain on either side of the

1246:. Retford and its rural district was removed from Bassetlaw in 1983 and transferred to the redrawn 698: 682: 628: 570: 303: 268: 6964:"CHESTERFIELD CANAL (SOUTH SIDE), CRANE AT CANAL WHARF AT RETFORD BASIN AT SK 7058 8074 (1268509)" 5320:"Some businesses will never open again - Flooding wreaks havoc on Retford with more rain forecast" 3187:, a Grade II listed early 19th century public house on Carolgate now called 'The Idle Valley Tap'. 2690: 8712: 8565: 8503: 8310: 7549:"All Roads Lead to Retford for Huge Weekend of Heritage, Literature and Canals, Worksop Guardian" 7484: 6334: 5263: 4409:

Early Landscape from the Air: Studies of Crop Mark in South Yorkshire & North Nottinghamshire

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boundary wall before being moved to its current location in the late-19th or early-20th century.

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In 2021, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust revealed that it had consulted on the re-introduction of

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Extensive flooding was recorded and 200 houses were evacuated in October 2023 due to Storm Babet.

1080: 1067:(1740–1803), who added an additional volume. Retford is mentioned in Volume 3. pp. 274–280. 1052: 1007: 958: 718: 563: 292: 51: 6685:"Clarks of Retford – Dyeing, Dry Cleaning and Laundering Business deposit film with Full Circle" 130:

From the top: Retford Town Hall, Trinity Hospital, The Sebastopol Cannon and St Swithun's Church

7811: 7004: 6880:"Retford Railway Station and gate piers with attached walls to north (Grade II) (1470324)" 4198: 3969: 3865: 3848: 2824: 2780: 2776: 2711: 2122:, and that it developed a white scum on the surface when left standing, due to the presence of 1253:

The Bassetlaw constituency was held by Labour from 1929 until 2019 when the sitting Labour MP (

725: 610: 375: 7239: 5431:"'Eel pass' to help critically endangered species survive installed at Retford nature reserve" 3100: 2670:

in 1871. The factory's proximity to the junction of two important railways helped it prosper.

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The current Grade II listed Methodist chapel in Grove Street dates from 1880 and was built by

3834: 3223: 3210: 3175:, an early 19th century public house on Bridgegate that was previously called the Mermaid Inn 2370: 2334: 2301: 2192: 2160: 1621:- A diverse area of mixed habitats of considerable botanical and zoological importance. 562Ha 1258: 1254: 1183: 1136: 758: 551: 8149: 7604: 4159:'The Early Days of Retford Workhouse', Dorinda Clark (1969), Eaton Hall College of Education 3163:

which replaced an earlier building and was built in the 1930s. Many original features remain

3151:(building still exists but no longer a pub), a Grade II listed building on Whinney Moor Lane 3018: 2400:, FSA and was completed in 1829. It was the first major project by Willson and cost £4,000. 2094:(the highest level of protection), but has six Grade II* and 123 Grade II listed buildings. 2012: 1958:

especially for the occasion and it was paraded through the town as part of the celebration.

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The Civil War seems to have largely bypassed Retford, although W.E. Doubleday wrote in the

864: 200: 7978: 6779: 5970: 5915:"Remembering the men from the Retford area who volunteered to serve in the Crimea 1854-56" 4753: 4250: 4162:‘The Origins of East Retford’, M W Bishop, Transactions of the Thoroton Society, 82 (1978) 3052: 2831:

illegally through it; the new facility has new traffic controls in order to prevent this.

1670:- Ditch and banks of considerable zoological interest and of some botanical importance 4Ha 8: 8625: 8542: 8527: 6613: 5169: 4970: 4141: 3963: 3771: 3734: 3564: 3552: 3506:

Hall and the Sherwood Rangers Headquarters hospital was at 12 Lime Tree Avenue, Retford.

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On 9 April 1877, after a gap of 10 years, meetings began being held on land owned by the

3346: 3070: 2812: 2374: 2326: 2266: 2200: 2167:) which is said to be an exact, early 14th century replica of the spire of St Michael at 2032: 1868: 1817: 1742: 1628:- An excellent deciduous woodland of botanical and invertebrate zoological interest. 24Ha 1493: 1426: 1351: 1160: 101: 2961:. However, narrow sections now prevent such craft reaching Retford. The canal starts at 2511:

Retford played a role in the early history of the Society of Friends (commonly known as

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to become part of the wider district of Bassetlaw, named after the historic Anglo-Saxon

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or Hildgate. The Reverend WP McFarren (1947) wrote that Bridgegate was previously spelt

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on the lower eight panels, with bronze plaques containing the names of those killed in

1489: 1465: 963: 944: 832: 678: 543: 531: 236: 208: 6830: 4526: 2953:; Retford Town Lock was the first narrow lock on the canal from its junction with the 2068:. The building was bought by the former East Retford Rural District Council following 8600: 8517: 8153: 6910: 5045: 4639: 4605:

M Dolby, Retford and District Historical and Archaeological Society Review 4 (1997).

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The operating theatre was closed in 1980 and inpatient services were transferred to

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since 1974, but all the Bassetlaw councillors who represent the town's wards act as

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include Spa Common, Cobwell Road (named after the Cob Well) and the ancient well at

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Warriors For the Working Day: The Air Raids on Nottinghamshire during the Great War

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A history of King Edward VI Grammar School, Arthur Douglas Grounds, 1 January 1970

6367: 5481:"Calls for support as trust plans to reintroduce beavers in Notts after 400 years" 2199:. The window above the altar depicts St Michael and was designed by the architect 1977:

Kings' Park was opened on 29 June 1938, to commemorate not only the reign of King

8635: 8490: 8438: 8340: 8239: 7882:"Analogue Broadcast Radio Measured Coverage Area (MCA) Maps (South Yorkshire AM)" 7857:"Analogue Broadcast Radio Measured Coverage Area (MCA) Maps (South Yorkshire FM)" 6135:"BASSETLAW CHRISTIAN HERITAGE NETWORK: OUR UNIQUE CHRISTIAN HERITAGE – A SUMMARY" 5065: 5016: 4911: 4257: 3908: 3560: 3526: 3359:

In July 2020 Retford F.C. was awarded FA Charter Standard Community Club status.

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St Oswald's chapel is the oldest part of the church. There is a carved statue of

1876: 1635:- An excellent ancient woodland site of botanical and zoological importance. 41Ha 1533: 1509: 1473: 1453: 1347: 1308: 1297: 1235: 1124: 1096: 1059: 929: 872: 859: 848: 657: 535: 226: 165: 47: 8198:"Former Scunthorpe journalist presented with major honour by Chinese government" 7674: 5956:

This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the

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in 1915 and later became the principal of Bishop Otter College which became the

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Many of the historic public houses are listed buildings. Historic pubs include:

2977:, (R.M.B.C), which was formed in November 1978 by a group of canal enthusiasts. 2580:– a Grade I listed church on the outskirts of Retford in the village of Babworth 2425:"From whichever direction it is approached this building dominates the skyline". 8682: 6575: 6353:"New Gallery Opens in Retford Celebrating One of the District's Favourite Sons" 5334:"Dramatic scenes as community rallies together to save hedgehogs from drowning" 3994: 3941: 3912: 3871: 3760: 3750: 3631: 3584: 3539: 3227: 3022: 2958: 2297: 2289: 2278: 2181: 2069: 1481: 1198: 967: 905: 836: 586: 7703:"Men's walk and talk group launched in Retford to combat mental health issues" 4018:

DFC, MM, pilot, grew up on Chapelgate, Retford and completed his education at

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Rugby Fives Court, Grade II listed War Memorial dedicated to Capt William Eyre

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who lived in Retford for most of his life and played for Retford Cricket Club

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Wilmshurst, Edwin, "The History of the Old Hall of the Manor of West Retford"

469: 456: 244: 121: 8258: 7932:"New local radio station to launch in Doncaster following demise of Trax FM" 7179: 7160: 7122: 5142:"The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1820-1832, ed. D.R. Fisher" 5127: 4059:, a prominent Quaker, writer, preacher and martyr. Known as "The Boy Martyr" 1941: 708:

The area Retford is situated in was on the border of the territories of the

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on Bridgegate. An historic Grade II listed former pub, now used as housing.

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performance stage, rose gardens, wildlife gardens and public conveniences.

1829: 1616: 1461: 1148: 1092: 1064: 1014: 321: 6541:(1963), 48–9. S. D. Chapman, 'The Pioneers of worsted spinning by power' 5952: 2706:

with many historic Retford pubs being recorded as having female managers.

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of the tower had to be repaired in 1823 after it was struck by lightning.

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Cannon in neighbouring Cannon Square is a memorial to those killed in the

8390: 7907:"Analogue Broadcast Radio Measured Coverage Area (MCA) Maps (Worksop FM)" 6858:"Retford Railway station makes national heritage protected list for 2020" 4105: 4047:, journalist and recipient of the Chinese Government's 'Friendship Award' 3957: 3935: 3918: 3592: 3591:

transmitter 5 miles (8 km) outside of Retford for the Sheffield and

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and Young Farmers, meeting within the town. Retford is also home to 1403

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The historic Edward VI Grammar School buildings in Retford, designed by

2811:; route destinations include Worksop, Newark, Nottingham and Doncaster. 2072:'s death and used as council offices. In 1983 it became the site of the 1395:. The majority of Kings Park was flooded under three feet of water. The 1391:

On 27 June 2007, a few low-lying parts of the town were affected by the

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Retford has traditionally been placed within the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of

8641: 8547: 8432: 5662: 4177:'Retford Through Time', Nicola Davison Reed (2012), Amberley Publishing 3884: 3808: 3655:

formerly published a free weekly newspaper for Retford and Bawtry, the

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Retford has a long running snooker league consisting of two divisions.

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The King's Park Bowling Greens are home to the Retford Park Bowls Club.

2966: 2950: 2779:(A620 junction). Recent investment led to a renovation of junctions at 2524: 2119: 1946: 1860: 1845: 1841: 1305: 1277: 1210: 1206: 1115: 555: 539: 7562: 5402:"Huge starling murmuration dazzles spectators at Notts nature reserve" 5250:

Flooding West Street, Retford, Inspire Picture Archive Image ID: 15904

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The majority of the town receives its terrestrial television from the

2791: 2163:. Its outstanding feature is the octagonal spire on a square tower (a 1712:

In 1896, Cornelius Brown wrote that Retford was "discernible from the

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is a Grade II* listed church in East Retford that is dedicated to St

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East Retford and the Dukeries, A Handbook for Visitors and Residents

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The agricultural land surrounding Retford was an important area for

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East Retford and the Dukeries, A Handbook for Visitors and Residents

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and is part of the Labour Party. Taking the seat from Conservative

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The Battle of the River Idle (c 617), Historia Ecclesiastica, Bede

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OBE, MC, commanded the First Airborne Division in the World War II

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has evolved into the specialist aerospace components manufacturer

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contains several architectural drawings of East Retford Church by

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for which online records are available is an automatic station at

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Retford Conservation Area Appraisal, May 2012, Section 3.55, p.53

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Wilmshurst proposes another theory as to the origin of the name:

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Some Former Hop Growing Centres, The Agricultural History Review

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The History of Retford in the County of Nottingham, Chapter VIII

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In 1957, the West Drayton diversion opened up to the B6387 near

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1872 there were "serious floods on 4 April and two other dates".

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The History of the Old Hall of The Manor of West Retford (1908)

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Retford is connected to the UK Inland Waterways network by the

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converted to the faith after walking 150 miles from Retford to

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Piercy, John Shadrach. The History of Retford. 1828. cited at

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Just across from the Market Square is Cannon Square which has

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According to war records, Retford was bombed six times during

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was born in Retford in 1891 to the Gladish family. She wrote

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Retford was involved in the early history of Methodism, with

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Many floods are recorded in the historical record including:

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There are two tiers of local government covering Retford, at

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The school donated the sledge pulled by the pony Michael in

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The borough of East Retford was enlarged in 1878 to include

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in gaol. Parnell had been born in Retford and attended the

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plain has been one solution suggested to address the issue.

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The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1820-1832

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123 children, and an average evening attendance of 400."

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is a village that is now a suburb of Retford. Its church

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The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1820-1832

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Draft Conservation Statement for Amcott House, Bassetlaw

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The History of the Old Hall of the Manor of West Retford

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The Grade II* listed war memorial is in the style of an

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In 1757 the Town Clerk successfully petitioned for the

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and Bassetlaw District Council say it was founded as a

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The town is served by several bus operators including

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Women have played an important role in the economy of

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Retford also has one newspaper serving the town, the

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International Pool in Sheffield, hosted by the club.

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supermarkets adjacent to the river were also flooded.

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and set off the following day to Lord Danecourt's in

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Biggs, Barry J. (June 1968). Bowmer, John C. (ed.).

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History, gazetteer, and directory of Nottinghamshire

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The trustees meet four times a year, usually at 7958:"Unregistered Park & Garden:Retford Cemetery" 6855: 6467:"Bassetlaw Economic Development Needs Assessment" 6077:PLB Consulting Ltd & Ian Brocklebank (2006). 5453:"Go Batty About Bats At Idle Valley This Weekend" 5201: 5199: 5197: 5044:. London: Royal Historical Society. p. 366. 4638:. London: Royal Historical Society. p. 727. 4305: 4303: 4301: 3587:. Digital Radio services come primarily from the 3222:Retford is served by many youth groups including 3069:The Majestic is an Art Deco building designed by 2133: 1803:Retford War Memorial with Town Hall in Background 1779:A 1908 guidebook to the town says the following: 1746:Stalls set up for market in Retford Market Square 1131:in 1836, giving it the right to appoint a mayor. 954:On 23 August 1750, an earthquake struck Retford. 660:now labels the town Retford on its maps, and the 631:which was said to tinge the Idle red with blood. 8797: 8011:"Home | St Swithun's C of E Primary School" 7019:"Work on Groundbreaking Pilgrims Gallery Begins" 5612:"Historic England, The Broad Stone East Retford" 4826: 3785:. The Pelham Road site is now a housing estate. 3450: 2654:great loss in 1805. Only one building survives. 1166:The town's coat of arms consists of two rampant 822: 740: 7214: 4754:"Charles Edward Stuart - Bonnie Prince Charles" 4737: 4711: 3121:(Grade II listed), an 18th-century public house 3104:16th century timber-framed Ye Olde Sun, Retford 2338:church is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 1197:gained a reputation as one of the most corrupt 1135:parishes of Ordsall and West Retford were made 8298: 8264:List of histories of Retford by Ordsall Parish 6697: 6436:"New scheme to reduce town's empty shopfronts" 6214: 6185: 6160:"Church of St Michael the Archangel (1370357)" 6020:"HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL (ALMSHOUSES) (1045181)" 5194: 4298: 3944:, novelist and playwright, was born in Retford 3486:Co-located on the site of Retford Hospital is 2636: 1848:was unveiled and dedicated on 17 August 2008. 1373:A Great Flood in 1775 which destroyed a house. 1366:well called the 'morgata' - the miry street". 733:. The wood here is known as Castle Hill Wood. 614:Bridgegate in Retford, showing the Idle Bridge 8468: 8284: 7198:"A Brief History of Retford Masonic Hall Ltd" 7031: 6700:"Brewing Beer Has Always Been a Woman's Game" 6629:Cambridge County Geographies: Nottinghamshire 6626: 5624: 5556:"Directory of Nottinghamshire, William White" 4791: 4349: 4012:, clergyman, theologian and classical scholar 2589: 7812:"Unregistered Park & Garden: Eaton Hall" 7605:"Ghost Pubs - The White Hart Hotel, Retford" 6944:Christine Richardson and John Lower (2006). 6503: 6375:Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 5568: 5205: 4463: 3556:, also features news stories from Retford. 3145:, a Grade II listed Public House on Moorgate 1733:, praised the town. In his bestselling book 1597:– of botanical and zoological interest. 33Ha 1350:), but was drained by Dutch engineers under 977:Moss (1908) tells us that in 1760 Retford's 151: 6785:. Nottinghamshire County Council. July 2007 6722:Imperial War Museum, War Memorials Register 6229:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 6200:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 5989:"Almshouses Sloswicke's Hospital (1302341)" 5539: 5018:Annual Report of the Local Government Board 4722: 4688:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 4661:English Small Town Life – Retford 1520-1642 4619:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 4590:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 4496: 4260:Updated 29 May 2003, accessed 17 June 2006. 2142: 1844:by RL Boulton & Sons. A plaque for the 1579:- A hay meadow with a valuable flora. 3.6Ha 895:Modern boundary marker showing coat of arms 8475: 8461: 8291: 8277: 7763: 7521:"25th Anniversary of Charter Day, Retford" 7229:Retford in Times Past, EL Ableson, page 17 7139: 6905:Richardson, Christine, Lower John (2010). 6308:"Methodist Church, Grove Street (1393069)" 6109:. Article from notes of John Piercy. 1957. 4705:English Small Town Life: Retford 1520–1642 3999:Republic of Ireland national football team 3987:, British composer, conductor and lecturer 2996:; it is operated by Gamston Aviation Ltd. 2079: 1421: 8696:List of civil parishes in Nottinghamshire 8216:"A History of East Retford Church (1905)" 8042:"King Edward VI Grammar School (1045184)" 6718:"Retford Women's Royal Volunteer Service" 6522: 6461: 6459: 5572:The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire 4859: 4218: 3915:and Member of Parliament for East Retford 1460:The River Idle is a critical habitat for 1327:Flooded and frozen fields near Grove Lane 1110: 656:still use the name East Retford, but the 8243:) is being considered for deletion. See 7577:"Our Nottinghamshire - Rattlejag Morris" 6640: 6638: 6277:"Parish Church of All Hallows (1045228)" 5783:"Bassetlaw Outdoor War Memorials Survey" 5404:. Nottinghamshire Live. 18 January 2020. 3744: 3205: 3099: 3051: 3043: 2936: 2846: 2838: 2790: 2689: 2570:Salvation Army, Exchange Street, Retford 2415: 2384: 2380: 2345: 2316:St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Retford 2311: 2234: 2226: 2218: 2146: 2031: 2011: 1968: 1940: 1885: 1850: 1798: 1749: 1741: 1558: 1550: 1425: 1322: 1282: 1271: 1114: 1036: 890: 721:(called 'Wellun' in the Domesday Book). 609: 562:was 23,740. The town is bypassed by the 554:and 31 miles (50 km) north-east of 50:by adding descriptive text and removing 8142:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 8135: 7413:"Newcastle Arms Public House (1045190)" 6927:"Retford Mariners Boat Club -> Home" 6355:. Lincolnshire Live. 23 September 2019. 5589: 4969: 4807: 4805: 4803: 4702: 3893:, built The Revolution Mill in Retford. 3254: 3060: 2924:Retford station was Grade II listed by 2858:is at a junction of two railway lines: 2341: 2007: 1981:, but also the Coronation year of King 788:. Grove Street was previously known as 16:Market town in Nottinghamshire, England 8798: 7535:"Retford Civic Society, Open Day 2018" 7177: 7120: 6856:Jack Lacey-Hatton (21 December 2020). 6597: 6456: 6188:A Catalogue of Nottinghamshire Crosses 5894:Beckingham and Saundby Village Website 5627:A catalogue of Nottinghamshire Crosses 5513:"Sites of Special Scientific Interest" 5188:Rev W P McFarren, Retford Times (1947) 5039: 4676:English Medieval Boroughs: A Hand List 4658: 4633: 4243: 3563:station in terms of radio coverage is 2783:, Great Whin Covert and Markham Moor. 2686:The role of women in Retford's economy 2561:The Bridge Church, Bridgegate, Retford 2373:(Flint memorial, 1923) and another by 2231:Interior of St Swithun's, East Retford 2155:The limestone built, Grade II* listed 1692: 1430:Bug Arch at Idle Valley Nature Reserve 1201:, being effectively controlled by the 994:being routed via the borough in 1849. 605: 8456: 8272: 8150:10.1093/odnb/9780198614128.013.109606 7689:"Visit Chesterfield - The Cuckoo Way" 6635: 6614:"Nottingham Brewery, Wakefield CAMRA" 6554: 6365: 5829: 4334: 3319: 2941:Chesterfield Canal, next to Town Lock 2882:. Trains take from 1hr 20 minutes to 2333:, at which time a large sculpture by 1642:- species-rich roadside verges. 1.5Ha 1095:covering the town, which has been an 943:Retford was more troubled during the 8306: 7784:"History of East Retford Rugby Club" 7382:"Galway Arms Public House (1045194)" 6907:Chesterfield Canal – A Richlow Guide 5483:. Nottingham Post. 23 February 2021. 5428: 4800: 4406: 3972:, actor, best known for his role as 3942:Catherine Grace Frances Gore (Moody) 3778:Retford County High School for Girls 3281: 2350:All Hallows Church, Ordsall, Retford 2051:Corporation Almshouses, Union Street 1996:region (2007). It also received the 1973:Bridge over River Idle in Kings Park 1890:The clock tower on Retford Town Hall 1754:Broadstone in front of the Town Hall 1569:Sites of Special Scientific Interest 1041:Dr Robert Thoroton, Nottinghamshire 18: 8136:Edwards, Sarah (15 February 2018), 8069:"Scott's Last Expedition, Appendix" 7158: 6506:"Richest People in Nottinghamshire" 6247:. Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway. 4811: 4578:British Borough Charters: 1216-1307 3905:, went to the King Edward VI School 3874:, journalist, newspaper owner, and 3740: 3662: 3599:transmitter near Doncaster for the 3518:, which broadcasts local news from 3466: 2613:, which was established in 1871 by 2573:Hallcroft Methodist Church, Retford 2411: 2090:The town does not have any Grade I 2027: 13: 8259:Chesterfield Canal History Archive 8047:National Heritage List for England 7449:National Heritage List for England 7418:National Heritage List for England 7387:National Heritage List for England 7356:National Heritage List for England 7325:National Heritage List for England 7294:National Heritage List for England 7263:National Heritage List for England 7057:National Heritage List for England 6969:National Heritage List for England 6885:National Heritage List for England 6557:Power in the Industrial Revolution 6313:National Heritage List for England 6282:National Heritage List for England 6165:National Heritage List for England 6056:National Heritage List for England 6025:National Heritage List for England 5994:National Heritage List for England 5868:National Heritage List for England 5761:National Heritage List for England 5694:National Heritage List for England 5467:"Search is on for hairy armed bat" 5290:"Gallery : Flooding in Notts" 5264:"Villagers braced for more floods" 4951:. House of Lords. 1837. p. 94 4237:10.1111/j.1468-0289.1942.tb01602.x 4147: 3938:, novelist, chemist, mathematician 3696:St Josephs Catholic Primary school 3687: 3497: 3000:Leisure, entertainment, traditions 2556:Other places of worship in Retford 1186:(a constituency), entitled to two 14: 8832: 8247:to help reach a consensus. › 8226: 4132:Municipal Borough of East Retford 3841: 3712: 3263: 2442: 2244:St Swithun's Church, East Retford 1816:, an octagonal structure of late 1731:Campaign to Protect Rural England 1240:Municipal Borough of East Retford 8405: 8381: 8373: 8351: 8208: 8190: 8172: 8129: 8102: 8084: 8075: 8061: 8030: 8021: 8003: 7989: 7971: 7950: 7924: 7899: 7874: 7849: 7835: 7821: 7804: 7790: 7776: 7757: 7739: 7713: 7695: 7681: 7667: 7653: 7639: 7625: 7619:"Masonic Hall Ghost Report, BBC" 7611: 7597: 7583: 7569: 7555: 7541: 7527: 7513: 7495: 7477: 7463: 7432: 7401: 7370: 7339: 7308: 7277: 7246: 7223: 7208: 7190: 7171: 7152: 7133: 7114: 7096: 7071: 7040: 7025: 7011: 6997: 6983: 6952: 6937: 6919: 6899: 6868: 6849: 6823: 6797: 6772: 6750: 6738:. 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The current MP is 886: 792:and Lidgett Lane was originally 692: 550:, 23 miles (37 km) west of 492: 150: 143: 120: 109: 100: 89: 23: 8816:Market towns in Nottinghamshire 8115:Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) 6698:Maya Oppenheim (8 March 2017). 6142:Southwell Anglican Organisation 6127: 6113: 6099: 6085: 6070: 6039: 6008: 5977: 5963: 5907: 5882: 5851: 5807: 5744: 5726: 5708: 5677: 5651: 5633: 5618: 5604: 5583: 5562: 5533: 5505: 5487: 5473: 5459: 5445: 5408: 5394: 5376: 5358: 5340: 5326: 5312: 5282: 5256: 5242: 5228: 5214: 5180: 5162: 5148: 5134: 5120: 5089: 5058: 5033: 5009: 4991:"East Retford Borough Act 1878" 4983: 4963: 4939: 4935:Municipal Corporations Act 1835 4928: 4904: 4886: 4868: 4853: 4835: 4820: 4764: 4746: 4731: 4696: 4674:Revision - Beresford, M. 1981. 4667: 4652: 4627: 4598: 4569: 4544: 4519: 4505: 4490: 4472: 4457: 4436: 4415: 4400: 4379: 4358: 3693:St Swithun's CE Primary Academy 3581:Holme Moss transmitting station 3516:Emley Moor transmitting station 3402:and ran until the early 2000s. 3217: 2365:The church's east window is by 2214: 2157:St Michael the Archangel church 2058: 2016:Sloswicke's hospital in Retford 1871:) was erected in memory of the 1820:design. It was unveiled by Sir 1807: 1688:Landmarks and built environment 1376:February 1795 the town flooded. 1177: 7843:"Nottingham Hospitals History" 7140:James Peck (31 October 2017). 6653:Nottinghamshire County Council 5971:"Green Flag Award, Kings Park" 5815:"History of Retford Town Hall" 4979:. 1 February 1850. p. 78. 4343: 4337:Retford Extensive Urban Survey 4328: 4281: 4272: 4263: 4212: 4191: 3626:on its former FM frequencies. 3410:Founded in 1952, East Retford 3245: 2134:Religion and places of worship 1964: 1766: 1446:Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 1089:Nottinghamshire County Council 1: 8406: 8352: 8232: 7997:"East Retford Cemetery, CWGC" 7764:David Cook (September 2013). 7633:"Bowling Greens in Bassetlaw" 6931:retfordmarinersboatclub.co.uk 6411:"Bridon to close UK facility" 6245:"Retford by Andrew Nicholson" 5922:East Retford Charter Trustees 5738:secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk 5720:secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk 5645:secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk 5544:. Cambridge University Press. 5170:"River Idle level at Ordsall" 4576:A Ballard and J Tait (1923). 4444:"ANGLO-SAXON NOTTINGHAMSHIRE" 4423:"ANGLO-SAXON NOTTINGHAMSHIRE" 4315:East Retford Charter Trustees 4184: 4020:King Edward VI Grammar School 3757:King Edward VI Grammar School 3675:Retford cemetery contains 14 3624:Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire 3577:Greatest Hits South Yorkshire 3475:long-stay, elderly patients. 3472:Retford and District Hospital 3458: 3451:East Retford Cottage Hospital 2694:WVS Plaque at Retford Station 2529:King Edward VI Grammar School 2420:Grove Street Methodist Church 2097: 1302:Köppen Climate Classification 1070: 1051:was born in Rillington, near 1032: 823:Norman period and Middle Ages 741:Anglo-Saxon and Viking period 667: 8718:Parliamentary constituencies 8382: 8374: 8015:www.st-swithuns.notts.sch.uk 7936:www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk 7675:"BPL Retford Leisure Centre" 7258:"White Hart Hotel (1045189)" 7217:A history of Nottinghamshire 5958:Open Government Licence v3.0 5941:. Bassetlaw District Council 5890:"Cannon comes to Beckingham" 5817:. Bassetlaw District Council 5416:"Idle Valley Nature Reserve" 4740:A History of Nottinghamshire 4251:Derivation of the Towns Name 4114:, politician, MP for Retford 3682: 2880:London North Eastern Railway 2744:. It is now bypassed by the 2730: 2307: 2184:as "a poem in stone" and by 1894: 1707:Directory of Nottinghamshire 1407:to save 70 rescue hedgehogs. 7: 8326:Doncaster Sheffield Airport 8144:, Oxford University Press, 7829:"Bassetlaw hospice website" 7661:"Retford Bowling Green Ltd" 7052:"Majestic Cinema (1045132)" 6121:The Mineral Spas of England 4352:The Mineral Spas of England 4225:The Economic History Review 4125: 3788: 3603:multiplex and the Belmont, 3488:Retford Primary Care Centre 3426: 3340: 2916:. Services are operated by 2878:; services are operated by 2637:Historic economy of Retford 2171:in Normandy. At that time, 2086:Listed buildings in Retford 1318: 1029:Hallcroft and Spital Hill. 847:mention of urban trades or 185:OS grid reference 73:Human settlement in England 10: 8837: 8755:Grade II* listed buildings 8299:Places adjacent to Retford 7912:. Ofcom. 28 September 2004 7887:. Ofcom. 28 September 2004 7862:. Ofcom. 28 September 2004 7351:"The Elms Hotel (1302248)" 7289:"Whitehouse Inn (1178867)" 5659:"restorethememorial.co.uk" 5429:Peck, James (1 May 2018). 4948:Reports from Commissioners 4880:Bassetlaw District Council 4556:Bassetlaw District Council 4219:W.E. Tate (October 1942). 3418: 3306: 3286: 3015:Carlton-in-Lindrick knight 2975:Retford Mariners Boat Club 2834: 2805:Stagecoach in Lincolnshire 2590:Current economy of Retford 2584: 2223:St Swithun's, East Retford 2151:St Michael's, West Retford 2083: 1899:Retford has had two known 1441:Idle Valley Nature Reserve 1393:2007 United Kingdom floods 1291: 1085:Bassetlaw District Council 664:is likewise just Retford. 600: 577:and part of the parish of 538:, England. It lies on the 8705: 8556: 8510: 8498: 8304: 5641:"Retford - Market Square" 5593:Notes from a Small Island 5540:D.R. Fisher, ed. (2009). 5040:Youngs, Frederic (1991). 4827:Edwin Wilmshurst (1908). 4634:Youngs, Frederic (1991). 3976:in the television series 3925:and great-grandmother of 3887:, professional footballer 3702:Thrumpton Primary Academy 3494:which was built in 1994. 3442: 3380: 3272: 3048:Majestic Theatre, Retford 3004: 2892:which provides trains to 2763:. Also near Elkesley and 1736:Notes from a Small Island 1640:Gamston and Eaton Verges' 1195:East Retford constituency 1157:Local Government Act 1972 1144:Local Government Act 1894 585:was a noted example of a 583:East Retford constituency 427: 409: 405: 393: 381: 369: 365: 355: 343: 333: 277: 267: 253: 235: 217: 199: 183: 175: 138: 83: 78: 8811:Towns in Nottinghamshire 8750:Grade I listed buildings 8245:templates for discussion 7215:Cornelius Brown (1896). 6107:Article in Retford Times 6051:"AMCOTT HOUSE (1178702)" 5939:"Kings' Park In Retford" 4843:"Zeppelins over Retford" 4738:Cornelius Brown (1896). 4527:"[West] Retford" 4451:Archaeology Data Service 4430:Archaeology Data Service 4137:Ordsall, Nottinghamshire 4033:University of Chichester 3979:Agatha Christie's Poirot 3960:, presenter and producer 3705:Carr Hill Primary School 3509: 3405: 3352:Retford is also home to 2932: 2786: 2735: 2492:53.3223472°N 0.9390472°W 2294:Samuel Hieronymous Grimm 2143:St Michael the Archangel 2041:Trinity Hospital Retford 2036:Trinity Hospital Retford 1668:Mother Drain, Misterton' 1261:who won the seat in the 1182:From 1316 Retford was a 918:Nottinghamshire Guardian 629:Battle of the River Idle 558:. 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