Gaynor Smith
Gaynor Smith recollects her father who was an engineer who erected Catenary Defences
Jeff Kaye
Recollections of Langsett in the war years by Jeff Kaye from Upper Midhope
Betty Walker
Recollections of Langsett in the war years from Betty Walker
Julia Tomson
Recollections of Langsett in the war years from Julia Tomson
Maureen Armes
Recollections of Langsett in the war years from Maureen Armes
Graham Hoyland
Recollections of Langsett in the war years from Graham Hoyland
Cecil Hallas
Cecil Hallas gives his recollections of the 1939-1945, especially the Americans who came to the area during those times
Clifford Mate
Clifford Mate from Raynor House recalls his memories from the War years in the local area
Richard Brownhill
Probably one of the most poignant recordings of the entire audio collection, as Richard recalls his memories working at David Browns from his hospital bed in Sheffield.
Roy Spencley
Roy Spencley who lived at High Lea Farm in Penistone all his life gives an account of the Canadian and American troops in the area during the war, as well a plane crash he witnessed in the nearby farm fields.
Pam Jackson
Pam Jackson gives a truly insightful recollection of her father; Sgt Wilfred Ibbotson, who was a rear gunner in 617 Squadron which later became the The Dam Busters Squadron and took part in that iconic raid.
Gladys Turner
Gladys Turner of Millhouse Green recalls her time of Langsett at War when she was only 15 years old at the onset.
Naomi Harris
Naomi Harris who’s parents moved to Penistone in 1935 with her twin sister when they were 3 years old recalls the onset and impact of war in the local area.
Tony & Vera House
Anthony Arthur House and his wife Vera give a delightful account of their relationship and working life during the war effort.
Alice May Watts
Recording used by the kind permission of Mr. Peter Moody and the Penistone History Group
Susan Howe
Susan Hyson-Howe’s recollections of her parents who lived in the Nissen Huts which were part of the Military camp at Upper Midhope
Jean Walker
Jean who was only 7 years old at the start of the war whilst living with her parents in Lower Hurst Burleycarr, she recalls what life was like for young girl in the area.
Joan Kirbyshaw
Joan Kirbyshaw recalls her days living in the Village of Upper Midhope in the Reservoir House with her younger sister Betty and her mother and father (Langsett Reservoir Superintendent)
John Bunting
Ramblers vice president John Bunting who has since recording this has sadly passed away at the age of 95.
Ramon Higgins
Ramon Higgins who lived at the Stanley cottages opposite The Waggon & Horses Inn, (often referred to as “Billy Green’s as Ramon does) recalls the war years farming in Langsett Village
Willis Watts
Local farmer Willis Watts recals farming during the war years.
I would like to make contact with Cecil Hallas on a personal matter that occured in late 1943. Please could you facilitate?