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Kendray

Kendray is a village in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England that lies between Sheffield Road and Doncaster Road, both of which lead out of/ in to Barnsley town centre. Kendray is one of the economically poorer areas of Barnsley, with problems similar to those of Grimethorpe. Just under half of the old housing in Kendray has been demolished and replaced with fields, large recreational areas and modern housing.

Located at 53.545, -1.459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in South Yorkshire, Geography of Barnsley

Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley

The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is a metropolitan borough of the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, England. Its main town is Barnsley. The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east. 68% of Barnsley's 32,863 hectares is green belt and 9% is National Park land, the majority of which is West of the M1. In 2007 it was estimated that Barnsley had 224,600 residents, nine tenths of whom live east of the M1.

Located at 53.55, -1.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Barnsley, Politics of Barnsley, Local government districts in South Yorkshire, Metropolitan boroughs, Leeds City Region, Local government districts of Yorkshire and the Humber

Dearne FM

Dearne FM is an Independent Local Radio station which broadcasts to the Barnsley area. The station is owned and operated by the Lincs FM Group, whose stations take more of an interest in their local areas than other larger radio companies, and offer a wider type of music.

Located at 53.5507, -1.41275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in Yorkshire, Media in Barnsley, Radio stations established in 2003

Oaks explosion

The Oaks explosion occurred at the Oaks Colliery, near Stairfoot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire on 12 December 1866 killing more than 380 miners and rescuers. The disaster happened after a series of explosions caused by flammable gases ripped through the workings. It remains the worst colliery disaster in England, and the second worst mining accident in the United Kingdom.

Located at 53.5529, -1.45141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coal mining disasters in England, History of South Yorkshire, 1866 disasters, 1866 in England, Disasters in Yorkshire, Explosions in England, 19th-century explosions, 19th-century mining disasters

Oaks viaduct

Oaks Viaduct was Britain's largest railway bridge that spanned the Dearne Valley, in South Yorkshire. The viaduct crossed Rotherham Road at Lundwood, and spanned across the Dearne Valley including the Dearne and Dove Canal, to the other side, connecting with Barnsley Colliery, and joined the existing Barnsley - Sheffield line.

Located at 53.556, -1.444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Barnsley, Railway bridges in England, Bridges in South Yorkshire, Rail transport in South Yorkshire, Demolished bridges

Stairfoot rail accident

The Stairfoot rail accident was a railway accident that took place at Stairfoot, South Yorkshire, England. On 12 September 1870 in Barnsley top yard a rake of 10 goods wagons was standing on a gradient of 1 in 119. A single sprag between the spokes of a wheel was holding them. When two gas tank wagons were shunted against the rake, the sprag broke and the 12 wagons began to move. Two pointsmen made valiant efforts to pin down the brakes to no avail.

Located at 53.5452, -1.4376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Barnsley, Railway accidents in England, Railway accidents in 1870, Runaway train disasters, 1870 in England, Transport disasters in Yorkshire, Rail transport in South Yorkshire, History of South Yorkshire

Wharncliffe Woodmoor 1,2 & 3 Colliery

Wharncliffe Woodmoor 1, 2 and 3 colliery (part of Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery Company Ltd, the Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery Company was formed in 1873 when it purchased the New Willey Colliery, which had been sunk in 1871) was a coal mine that was located at the junction of Laithes Lane and Carlton Road, about 2 miles northeast of Barnsley, South Yorkshire and a quarter miles east of Staincross and Mapplewell railway station station, on the Great Central Railway.

Located at 53.582, -1.46 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Coal mines in South Yorkshire, Coal mining disasters in England, 1936 in England, 1936 mining disasters

Barnsley (speedway)

Barnsley were a British speedway team from Barnsley, England, that competed in the English Dirt Track League in the inaugural season of British Speedway in 1929.

Located at 53.5634, -1.42823 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Defunct British speedway teams