Elmton Road Creswell Worksop
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St Mary Magdalene Church owes it's existence to His Grace, the 6th Duke of Portland. On 7th May 1897 it was announced that His Grace was having plans drawn out for a church in Creswell and that he would build it and present it to the village at his own expense. This was at a time when the village was expanding due to the influx of miners and their families to the village following the sinking of the pit in 1894.

His Grace, who defrayed the total cost of some £5,000, laid the foundation stone of the Church in 1899. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Southwell dedicated the Church on 17th May 1900. The original church consisted of a chancel and nave. The vestry was enlarged in 1905 and, in 1913, 2 side aisles were added at a further cost of £1,400. The Church was now able to accommodate 600 persons, the population of the village having grown to 5,360.

There are reminders of the links between the church and the mining industry within the church. In the north aisle, at the entrance to the choir vestry, is the canteen clock, brought from Creswell Colliery on its closure in 1991. A converted miner's lamp hangs in the chapel at the eastern end of the north aisle as a reminder of those who worked beneath the parish and the church, and of the dangers faced when carrying out their onerous tasks. A prominent feature of this chapel is the stained glass window in memory of the 80 men who lost their lives in the colliery disaster on 26th September 1950. Clare Dawson designed the window in 1952. A plaque listing the names of the men who died is to be found on the north aisle wall.  The miner's lamp remains permanently alight to remind people of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.

Markland Lane Elmton Worksop
01909 722354
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The church at Elmton is not the original; we know it goes back to 1086 as it is mentioned in the Domesday Book and it is the earliest historical reference to the parish and church of St Peter's of Elmton known to us.

At the time of Henry II (1327-1377) the church was given by Ralph Deincourt to Thurgarton Priory, Nottinghamshire. The church at this time was large and spacious with three aisles and one cross aisle, a steeple and a tower in the centre. Little is known about the old church, except that it was left to deteriorate. An estimated £1,288 was raised for pulling down and re-building the church, which started in 1760 and took 11 years, the work being completed in 1771.

The present church is a Grade II listed building and consists of a nave, chancel and bell turret. There is a tale that the contractor who had the duty of erecting the building disappeared suddenly, leaving the tower only partially built. It was certainly intended that there should be a strong foundation for the belfry as the tower walls are 5 feet in thickness. Instead of the tower there is a turret containing three bells.  The church houses a restored Brindley organ and there is a painting of Jedidiah Buxton, the 18th century arithmetical genius, who lived in Elmton. A blue plaque, erected in Jedediah's honour, is located near the church gate.

172 Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Creswell, S80 4DY
(01909) 808545

Black Diamond, Creswell

Elmton, S80 4LS
(01909) 721261
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Former farm building of 18th-C, now a quiet free house facing church. Emphasis on food, with small area for non-eating drinkers.

23 King Street, Creswell, S80 4ER
(01909) 276670

Was called the Wildlife (2009). Pub restaurant opened about three years age. No real ale.

2 Elmton Road, Creswell, S80 4HE
(01909) 307976

Originally called Portland Hotel, but in recent years has been renamed several times. The latest name reflects its role as a community pub at the heart of Creswell. Large children's play area at the rear. Stocks a wide range of drinks and...

Sheffield Rd, Creswell, S80 4HG
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Rose & Crown Hotel, Creswell

44 Elmton Rd, Creswell, S80 4JD
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Station Hotel, Creswell