Ship Inn, Swinton
This mid 18th century public house was built in the shape of a ship, by Charles Simpson who was a barge builder in the adjacent canal basin. It closed for business in 2009 and was purchased by Rotherham Council in the same year. It was demolished in March 2012.
Landlords have included:-
Charles Simpson – 1800s
Brett Jones – ? to 2009
Other notable members of staff include:-
Gary Atkinson (Bouncer)
WEEK 42 
October 9, 2025 at 16:04
Lewis and Gertrude Eastwood were landlord and landlady 1920s to 1950s approx