Occupants Of Boston Castle

Charles Birks Snr 1819
Stone Quarry Owner

Charles Birks Jnr 1851

Henry Albiston 1876
Park Curator

Mr Foers

Wilfred Albiston
Park Curator

Eric Shaw

Gordon Sidaway

Phillip Hadfield

Colin Dickens

The castle was subjected to several arson attacks whilst Mr Colin Dickens was in residence. He finally vacated the castle in 1996.

A further arson attack was made on the castle in 2000.

Do you have any information on past residents or photographs?

Please contact the secretary.

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Extract from a song written by Mr Stan Crowther in 1964

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Stan Crowther was Rotherham’s MP from 1976 to 1992 and the town’s Mayor in 1971/72 and also 1975/76. Mr Crowther is now chair of the Rotherham Civic Society, who are also working in partnership with the Borough Council to restore Boston Castle.

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