Life in Rosedale during the boom years had a true frontier flavour. As one miner tumbled out of bed to report for his shift, another clambered in. The miners created their own entertainment. One earned 5s. Per night playing at hunt balls on a violin made from animal gut and pit roofing timber. There were pigeon shoots, challenge horse races, and the annual Abbey Sweepstakes. A Kirbymoorside jeweller frequently walked to Rosedale with a caseful of watches on Friday night, selling every one before returning home on Sunday.
(Mead/Inside)
THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT 
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