RSPB Old Moor, Dearne Valley Heritage Exhibition and Talk Series
Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0YF
RSPB Old Moor.
The St Leger connection. Old Moor farm was owned by Colonel Anthony St Leger and Margaret Wombwell until the year of the inaugural St Leger in 1776. St Leger trained his horses on the farm until selling it to The Marquis of Rockingham in 1776.
RSPB Old Moor .
Several tenants of Old Moor Farm served in the Wath Troop of South West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry. SWYYC played an important role at home controlling any civil unrest in the 19th century.
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Learn about Earl Fitzwilliam's village of Elsecar, the Heritage Action Zone work and the memories of local people who worked at nearby Elsecar Main Colliery and the New Yard Workshops. Understanding the recent developments taking place at Elsecar and enjoy fun activities for the children.
Doncaster Archives
Doncaster and its racing connections. An Exhibition that charts the town's long history with horse racing. 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the world's oldest classic, the St Leger, founded by Colonel Anthony St Leger in 1776.
Friends of Hemingfield Colliery.
History of the Elsecar Branch of the Dearne and Dove Canal 1798 to 1928. The canal was utilised by George Brooke , Auctioneer & Land Agent of Old Moor Farm. Goods purchased abroad would have been transported by barge along the canal on the way to Old Moor.
South Yorkshire Football Historian Chris Brook tells The Story of Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers..... 'Feeding the Wolves'.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 10.00 - 16.15 Exhibition followed by History talk from Elsecar Heritage Centre's Gemma Clarke and Volunteers (15.15 - 16.15) .
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
- Sunday 14 September:
- 10.00 - 16.15 Exhibition followed by talk from Friends of Hemingfield Colliery, History of the Elsecar Branch of the Dearne and Dove Canal (15.15 - 16.15).
- Monday 15 September:
- 10.00 - 16.15 Exhibition followed by talk from Chris Brook, local Football Historian 'Feeding the Wolves' story of Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers (15.15 - 16.15).
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
- Thursday 18 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
- Friday 19 September:
- 10.00 - 16.15 Exhibition followed by talk from RSPB's Paul Cowley, Coal Dust to Dawn Chorus (15.15 - 16.15)
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
- Sunday 21 September:
- 10.00 - 15.00 Exhibition
Location & directions
Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0YF
- Directions:
- Easily accessible from M1 & A1.
- Contact on day:
- Alvin Hickling
- Telephone number:
- +447931892924
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- All talks are pre bookable with a maximum of 22 places available. If there is high demand then it may be possible to arrange additional talks. A reminder of your booking will be sent out prior to the event.
- Booking contact name:
- Alvin Hickling
- Booking telephone number:
- +447931892924
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
N/A
Additional information
Free entry into Exhibition and 50% discount entry to RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve. Free to RSPB members. Please remember to book in advance for the arranged talks.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 22
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
