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Sarah McLeod, the CEO steering the regeneration of Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, arguably the UK’s greatest heritage restoration challenge of a generation, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the heritage sector. She was one of over 1,000 people recognised for their service and achievements in the King's Birthday Honours list, released on June 15. “I am honoured and so proud to receive an OBE for my work. […]

It is known worldwide as the Black Diamonds house built on coal. And while it’s true that a seam runs beneath Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham’s Grade I listed architectural masterpiece was actually built BEFORE the black stuff reaped gold for its noble owners. The saying has now been debunked by a team of local history buffs responsible for the first exhibition exploring the mansion’s 200 year coal-mining history. Wentworth’s Coal Story, […]