Upton History
Upton is a village in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated south of Badsworth and north of North Elmsall and is part of the SESKU (South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton) area. The village is also in the WF9 postal area Pontefract, and is very close to the South Yorkshire boundary. Recent recognised villagers include playwright John Godber "Yorkshire's own contemporary Shakespeare." The Guardian 6/5/00 www.johngodber.co.uk and Aida Mason 111 years (September 24th 1895 - February 9th 2007) (formerly the oldest living person in England). She put her long living down to bread and dripping. A former coal mining community, regeneration is in process as a housing overflow for the more expensive areas of Doncaster and Pontefract. In the 1960s the village was in its prime due to the strong mining community, Upton colliery and retail outlets such as "Mr Farthings" Chemist and "Mr Kings" news agents. In recent years the village is most famous for the Upton Amateur Rugby League football club. Upton ARLFC was formed quite by chance. For one Sunday during the 1978/79 season there was talk about sport in the Harewood and Upton recreation Club when someone said - What about Rugby. As there had not been a rugby club in the village for many years many people felt that one could not be formed. Nonetheless they decided to put a notice on the club board asking for players and volunteers. And to this day the club is growing. www.uptonarlfc.co.uk The village is well known for its community spirit.
Picture of first Rugby players.
Upton ARLFC is located on Quarry Lane in Upton, West Yorkshire, England.
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Picture of Upton Colliery 1943