Talk:Skelmanthorpe

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Railway tunnels[edit]

I think the statement:

This trip involves going through the longest rail tunnel in the UK that's not owned by Network Rail or Transport for London.

is rather dubious. The Glasgow Subway is entirely underground, over 10km long, and not owned by either Network Rail or Transport for London. There may well be others. -- Chris j wood 01:32, 25 Oct 2004 (UTC)

Origin of the term Shat meaning Skelmanthorpe. Living locally I always understood that the term 'Shat' was the habit of attacking strangers and biting their ears. This was practised by some residents of Skelmanthorpe in the past. Residents of other villages would avoid Skelmanthorpe for this reason. It was believed by many that a large carving of a human ear was kept in the town Hall as a reminder of this practise. S G Gaunt.

Museum[edit]

I have discovered today that there is a museum in Skelmanthorpe!! It is called the Textile Heritage Unit and is located at no. 6 Queen Street. The museum is run by two elderly gentlemen (contacts are listed on the board outside) - the museum is opened upon request and although very small has a wealth of information including a weaver's loom, samples of work and various items of weaver's equipment. Surely this should be included in the list of buildings? Josh.beckett (talk) 19:51, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Churches[edit]

The only chuch I am sure is active is St Aidens. Could anyone confirm the others?

Derf noxid 16:52, 20 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

All 5 of the listed churches are still active. (Some more so than others, some dwindling in numbers - but nevertheless, all still active)

Josh.beckett 12:45, 19 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nearby Towns[edit]

Surely Holmfirth ought to be included in this list? Though Dewsbury is probably too far away/less accessible.

Josh.beckett 12:53, 19 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Shat[edit]

The nickname for the inhabitants, is indeed Shat. This is explained at Skelmanthorpe#Shat. Ta. The joy of all things (talk) 09:31, 31 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]