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From: "Steve Garton" <>
Subject: 1834 Commercial Directory (Conisbrough)
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 20:31:17 -0000

CONISBROUGH, Is a handsome and well - built village in the parish of its name, in the wapentake of Strafforth and Tickhill, West Riding; situated on a bold acclivity, between the river Don and the road leading from Doncaster to Sheffield, 5 miles s.w. from the former, 12 n.e. from the latter town; and one mile from Strafforth Sands, from which a part of the appellation of the wapentake in which it stands is derived. Though now but inconsiderable as respects population, extent or trade, it is a place possessing claims to notice as one of high antiquity; having been connected with all the different dynasties by which Britain has been governed. The Britons called it Caer Conan, and the Saxons, Conan Burgh, both meaning a royal town: it is also stated to have been the seat of a civil jurisdiction, extending over twenty-eight towns. It is now chiefly celebrated for the ruins of its ancient castle, of Saxon origin; which crown the summit of a conical eminence above the river Don, at the east end of the village; and where is laid one of the principal scenes in the popular romance of Ivanhoe, by the late Sir Walter Scott. In this castle, Richard, Earl of Cambridge, second son of the Duke of York, and grandson of Edward 3rd was born. The round tower, or keep, is almost perfect; the rest forms a picturesque ruin. The Duke of Leeds is the lord of the extensive honour and manor of Conisbrough. The places of worship are the church, and a chapel for Wesleyan methodists. The church, which is dedicated to St. Peter, is of Norman architecture, combined with the decorated and later English styles: it had a chantry founded in the 14th of Edward 2nd. The interior of the church contains several monuments, some of which are interesting; with a curious stone embellished with many hieroglyphics. The living of Conisbrough is a discharged vicarage, in the patronage of the Archbishop of York, and incumbency of the Rev. Henry Spooner Markham. The parish contained, according to the parliamentary returns for 1821, 1,142 inhabitants, and in 1831, 1,347. Gentry & Clergy, Barker Jessie, esq. Dobson Rev. John Ellershaw Rev. Henry Parkin William, esq. Ramsden George, esq. Walker John, esq. Wastney Mrs. William Watkins Mrs. Anna Maria Academies & Schools, Bishop Martha Ellershaw Rev. Henry (boarding) Free School, Wm. Poynton, master Professional Persons, Coward James, surgeon Fisher Henry Brown, surgeon Glassop Samuel, surgeon Smelter Thomas Luke, attorney Tireman George Wm. esq. barrister Shopkeepers & Traders, Adams Thomas, fishmonger Aked James, rope & twine maker Appleyard Jos. joiner & cabinet mkr Ardron Samuel, saddler Armitage John, retailer of beer Bamford Mary, straw hat maker Bamford Ralph, blacksmith Bingley Joseph, shopkeeper Blakey George, boot & shoemaker Blakey George, retailer of beer Booth Thos. corn dealer & miller Booth William, grocer & draper Chadwick Jos. & Son, stone masons Clark James, grocer & draper Cudworth Joseph, corn dealer Dearden Jonath. boot & shoemaker Drabwell John, hop & seed mercht Fearu Peter, butcher Flint George, basket maker Flinton Thomas, shopkeeper Goodlad William, gardener Guest Ann, shopkeeper Guest James, boot & shoemaker Hanby John, boot & shoemaker Handley Thos. joiner & cabinet mkr Hardy John, boot & shoemaker Harrison Joseph, veterinary surgeon Hill Joseph, boot & shoemaker Hobson George, wheelwright Hudson Joseph, maltster Hydes George, boot & shoemaker Hydes George, retailer of beer Jepson Jos. joiner & cabinet maker Laughton William, taylor Lee Chas. & Wm. timber merchnts Lockwood, Blagden & Kemp, limestone merchants Morley John, joiner & cabinet makr Mullins Brothers, scythe and sickle makers Newton Jacob, druggist Ogley Abraham, boot & shoemaker Pearson Thomas John, grocer and draper & linen manufacturer Rhodes John, stone mason Rich Francis, retailer of beer Roberts Matthew, blacksmith Roberts Thomas, maltster Rogerson William, maltster Rogerson William, butcher Rotherham Richard, tailor Simpson Simon, boot & shoemaker Smith & Flint, brick & tile merchts Smith Wm. joiner & cabinet maker Smith William, wheelwright Tune Wm. joiner & cabinet maker Walker George, tanner Watkinson John, cooper Watson William, turner Whittaker James, butcher Wilkinson Thomas, maltster Taverns & Public Houses, Eagle & Child, William Ogley Hill Tpo Inn, Francis Ogley Red Lion, George Howson Star Inn, Joseph Chadwick See the GENUKI website for previous postings, listed under the relevant parish. Please let me know if you find a rellie. Next up, Cottingham & neighbourhood. Steve Garton