WEEK 42

Location of Greno House

In the 1870s, Thomas Hattersley (one of the founders of the Queens Foundry on White Lee Road) arranged for Greno House to be built on Fitzwilliam Street. Greno House was still occupied by the Hattersley family as late as the 1950s. Circa 2000, Greno House was demolished to make way for a new block of apartments.

Cliffield House, Swinton

This house is located on Station Street. It was converted into a residential home for the elderly a number of years ago. Recently, the house was bought by a different company and renamed to Swinton Grange.

In 1891, Cliffield House was the home of Isaac Widdop who was an Iron Works Manager.

Perhaps the most well-known person to reside in this house, was Doctor Campbell, who lived until his death in the 1980s.

Mirfield Cottage, Swinton

This is a 18th-century cottage located on Fitzwilliam Street and is believed to be the oldest building in Swinton still standing.

This house was located on Fitzwilliam Street and on the 1891 Census was occupied by Charles Hawley and his family.

Swinton Hall

This is an early 19th Century house. which, like Swinton House, Swinton Hall was the home to notable Swinton families including the Brameld family. In the latter half of the 20th Century, it was converted into luxury flats. On the 1891 Census, James White, a Corn Miller, is living here with his family. By the 1911 Census, Joseph Bower is living here with his family.

Swinton House

This is a 18th Century stone building and was the home of a few notable families before becoming a club for Colliery management and is now a private club.