Greasbrough Photographs
St Mary's, Greasbrough
St Mary's, Greasbrough was completed in 1828 after the area became an ecclesiastical district.
Greasbrough War Memorial
Greasbrough War Memorial stands in what, I suppose passes for the village green; a small grassy area surrounded by railings. It was erected in 1925.
The Chapel Houses
I have always admired this building on Coach Road with its fine stone and ecclesiastical windows. It contains two properties but I know nothing of its history. If I had to hazard a guess I would say that they were almshouses but I have no evidence to confirm this. There are actually four properties here. The Chapel Houses were built about 1828 by the Cooper family using stone from the demolished Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
Greasbrough Community Hall
I know nothing about the history of the Community Hall also known as the Town Hall but from its appearance I would guess that it might be late Victorian. It was in a right old mess a few years ago and there was talk of closure. I presume that sufficient has been spent on repairs to keep it going which is mighty unusual for Rotherham Council. I've now found out that it was opened in 1925, so I was a good few years out there.
Greasbrough Park
Greasbrough is a pretty pleasant park close to the centre of the village. There is a monumental stone sculpture with spider and spiderweb. The bowling green has been fenced off and locked up. As far as I can see the only civilized seating in the park, ie the traditional park bench, is locked up in the bowling enclosure.
Facilities:– Bowling green, Children's play area. Tel. 44 (0)1709 561960.
Greasbrough Mill
There was a very substantial mill in Greasbrough. I believe that it stood somewhere behind the community hall. I don't know when it was demolished but about the middle of the 20th Century seems likely. All that remains now are the mill cottages.
