Mexborough Collection (#2)

Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. TVs are available to rent for 8 shillings and 3 pence per week for a 19 inch set. A window poster also advertises the new 625 line screen

Mummy wouldn t mind, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Mummy wouldn t mind, 1963. In this advertising image, a horse demonstrates the durability of a vinyl floor covering. The image was shot in Michael Walters Studio in Mexborough, South Yorkshire

Greens of Mexboro Ltd, shop in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. A photograph commissioned by Associated Diaries Ltd showing Mr Fred Greens corner shop in Mexborough

Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. A photograph taken for the property owners. The shops, which include Leathercraft, selling ladies handbags, Davis Royd of Leeds

First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. A volunteer is lifted onto a stretcher during a first aid competition which was held by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB)

Soupa Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The residents of the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough look pleased to receive their free sample of Heinz Tomato Soup

Ward One at the Montague Hospital in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

The female medical ward at the Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

Mens clothes shop interior, Alexandre of Oxford Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The interior of the Mexborough branch of Alexandre of Oxford Street

Alexandre of Oxford Street, mens clothes shop frontage, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Alexandre of Oxford Streets new branch in Mexborough, South Yorkshire

A Wesleyan church conference group from the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough, 1963

New road development beside the Old Market Hall, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1970. A Morris Minor makes its way up the new road development which bypassed the centre of the town

Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. Butchery staff from the Modern Meats Company in Mexborough, in the process of packing meat

Caravan site, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Caravan site in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. The Caravan site in Mexborough in South Yorkshire prior to it being cleaned up on the orders of the Health inspector in 1961

Lyons Maid promotional (milk) dance, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Lyons Maid promotional (milk) dance, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. In the days before television occupied the corner of every living room

A print room, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
A print room, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. A general view showing a Royal cylinder press in the foreground and Meilhe presses in the background

Meilhe two colour printing machine in operation at a printers, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959

Stacking finished brochures at a printers, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
Stacking finished brochures at a printers, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Stacking folded Selmer musical instrument brochure pages next to the folding machine

Heidleberg cylinder press in operation at a printworks, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The tubes are spaying the pages with anti set off powder which prevents the pages from marking

Linotype block being set in the dye at a printworks, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Movable type pages being set in the chase

A folding machine in a printworks, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. A female worker at work on a Camco folding machine

Page cutting guillotine in use at a South Yorkshire printing company, 1959. Artist
Page cutting guillotine in use at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Printed pages are cut to size

Workers at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Workers using a Knouse 3 knife trimming machine

The binding room at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
The binding room at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Girls working on a brochure for Selmer Guitars

A print room in operation, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
A print room in operation, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. A busy view of a late 1950s print room in operation showing the printing presses

Checking printed pages from a two colour press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Printed pages being checked at a South Yorkshire printing company

Linotype machine room at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
Linotype machine room at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959

Monotype casting machine at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The caster used perforated tape, produced by the monotype keyboard to produce the type for printing. September, 1959

Design room at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Two designers at work on a calendar at the South Yorkshire Printing Co

Monotype keyboards in operation at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The Monotype operators keystrokes caused a reel of paper to be perforated with a series of holes unique to

Newspaper printing, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Newspaper printing, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The ruling up table at the South Yorkshire Times, which was used to check the layouts were in line for the printing process

Blocks being made up at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
Blocks being made up at a printing company, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Furniture was used to space the metal blocks within the chase

Wedding couple crossing the river Don, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Wedding couple crossing the river Don, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Photographer Michael Walters with his new bride Patricia wave after they crossed the river Don on a rope pulled ferry boat

Patients on a mens surgical ward, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

Patients on a womens surgical ward, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956

Wearra shoes, shop window display, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. A photograph for Wearra Shoes, taken in 1960 to record their promotion in Pettits shoe shop in Mexborough

Frozen food shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
Frozen food shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1972. A publicity shot to promote one of the new generation of freezer shops in Mexborough

Workers in a cold store at Modern Foods, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1973. Artist
Workers in a cold store at Modern Foods, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1973

Ferry boat wedding party, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Ferry boat wedding party, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. A wedding party crosses the River Don on a trditional rope pulled barge

Yorkshire Bank interior, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1970. Artist: Michael Walters
Yorkshire Bank interior, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1970. The bank has been refurbished many times since the photograph was taken and now has security screens

Pub landlord, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Pub landlord, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Mr Jack Watson with his newly installed microwave oven in the Bulls Head in the town of Mexborough

Ballroom, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Ballroom, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. A South Yorkshire town ballroom in the mining town of Mexborough. The ballroom was the centre of many civic functions over the years

Nurses rest room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Nurses rest room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Nurses on their rest break. Varying hairstyles can be seen on the different generations of nurses

Greengrocers warehouse exterior, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. The wholesale warehouse of Fred Ward the Greengrocer, who sold fruit and vegitables in Mexborough for many years

Group of friends with their cars, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Pat Wagstaff ran a garage in the town of Mexborough until the late 1970s

Auto Improvements, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Auto Improvements, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1965. Pat Wagstaff behind his car workshop in Mexborough during the summer of 1965

Mexborough Sprint Team, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Mexborough Sprint Team, South Yorkshire, 1965. Keen motor sport enthusiasts Vaughn Midgely and Barry Ford try out their incomplete creation in September of 1965

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"Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Mexborough, a town nestled in South Yorkshire. From its roots as a bustling mining community with the Colliery & Railway at its heart to the iconic Denaby Main that shaped the region's industrial landscape, it has always been a place of resilience and progress. In 1803, the tranquil River Don became an important link between Mexborough and Doncaster, connecting these two thriving towns and facilitating trade. The Tea room at Montague Hospital served as a haven for locals in 1977, offering comfort and solace amidst busy lives. Renowned artist Michael Walters captured this moment beautifully. The Lyons Maid Drinka Winta Pinta promotional dance of 1960 brought joy to Mexborough residents as they celebrated their love for refreshing beverages. This event showcased the town's lively spirit and sense of community. Similarly, Walters' housing project artwork from 1962 highlights how Mexborough embraced modernity while preserving its unique character, not only known for industry but also for leisurely pursuits. A fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries traversed its streets in 1961, delivering refreshment to every doorstep. Methley Hall stood tall as a testament to architectural grandeur within Yorkshire's landscape. Even during times of competition, such as the First Aid Competition depicted by Michael Walters in 1961, Mexborough displayed unity and compassion towards one another, and is this spirit that defines this remarkable town. Notable figures have graced Mexborough throughout history; Sarah Countess Warwick left her mark on this charming corner of South Yorkshire with her grace and elegance. Transportation played an integral role in shaping life here – trams were once an essential mode of travel through Mexborough's streets during early 1900s before giving way to more modern means. " Step into Mexborough's past where stories intertwine with artistry, industry meets creativity - uncovering tales of resilience, community, and progress.