Peniston, South Yorkshire, is the country's highest market town. And it is the fact that that slightly unfortunate name was born. Originally called Pengueston, and later called Penningston, the name consists of Britonic Warden (meaning head, end, or height) with an old English suffix and a ward ton (meaning farm or village).
Yorkshire live journalist Andrew Robinson visits to explore the village and heads for the 3 Airlines Penniston train from Huddersfield to Sheffield, intrigued by what he found. Andrew “is quickly discovered that if you love history it's a fascinating place to explore.” “We discovered a sign on the Trans Peninine Trail and an information committee on how steel production served the moment visitors jumped off the train. The local attraction to “railroad enthusiasts” was evident along with a sculpture of tributes to both male and female steel workers, as well as a heart-pounding memorial to the railway workers lost in World War I.
Andrew went to small towns and explored a wide range of eateries, from cozy cafes and welcoming pubs to traditional fish and chip shops.
Following the advice of some locals, Yorkshire live journalists visited Cafe Cream on High Street, indulging in appetizing breakfast burritos stuffed with sausages, beans, mushrooms, cheese, hash browns, bacon and scrambled eggs (£10).
The lively atmosphere felt like “it felt like everyone in the cafe knew each other and like they shared all the gossip, it felt like EastEnder's extra.”
Cafe Cream owner Karen Harrison pointed out must-see attractions around the town, including the “Sheep Sculpture Trail”, a well-known church, and a peaceful park.
The town has a unique assortment of shops, cafes and facilities, including Wise Donkey's book and toy stores, libraries and a variety of eateries.
Other catches include Pride and Groom Pet Shop, Spread Eagle Pub, Tap and Brew House, Harrington Butchers, Art House Cafe, Holm Coffee House, all the great maker Yorkshire shops, multiple fish and chip shops, and lingerie boutiques called Frilly.
St. John's Church boasts an impressive Grade I list. Its one, 000 years of history cements its extraordinary historical significance.
The residents of Peniston take considerable pride in their town, as evidenced by their extensive knowledge of its history. For example, former mayor Gil Milner said of the town: “There is quite a lot of history here. We visited a woman from Canada who follows her last name, Hinchlif.
Gill praised the virtues of the local market on Thursday and Saturday. There, the wonderland of food stalls awaits.
The cheerfulness of the town is its distinctive and appears to be an emotion reverberated by the locals' marks and mandy. “It's beautiful and everyone's friendly.”
And of course, as most important films, or “photos,” as most important, as most residents recommend, not to be missed, as is affectionately known.
Andrew wrote about the location: “There's a bar and you can grab some beer and ice cream like you used to do during your break. Watch out for the sheep along the way.”
Surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens and sky-high conifers, nearby Watermeadows Park is home to a quaint river, making it an idyllic place for picnics, dog walks, or simply kids to play outdoors.
Reluctantly following in his footsteps, Andrew lamented, returning to the station.
On the train platform, John, a 90-year-old Peniston Grammar School graduate who currently lives in the Northeast, chats with Andrew, saying, “It's a peaceful place. When the weather looks like this, it's really nice.”
Andrew's verdict after his visit? “It's a town on 5/5.”
