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The actual village was only created in the early 1920s, when
the Shireoaks Colliery Co wanted more houses for its miners.
In the older part near the canal there is
a row of cottages, the end one of which
was originally a pub for boatmen.
It is still just possible to see the name of
the pub painted on the outside wall.
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view enlarged pictures click on thumbnails.
Rhodesia
is a small village on the outskirts of Worksop, Notts.
Just a short walk away from the neighbouring village of Shireoaks.
The Chesterfield Canal runs along side both villages, pleasent views of narrow
boats brightly painted, pass through the many canal locks daily, as they head
towards the newly built marina at Shireoaks.
Rhodesia is home to the Lady Lee Nature reserve which was renovated from the
old stone quarry in 1986.
The reserve has about 50 species of birds including kingfishers and herons,
120 flowering plants, 30 fungi and 30 species of spiders. The sights of baby
birds out on the water with their mothers is heartwarming, and the sounds of
birdsong is music to your ears.
Just a short walk passed fields with cattle grazing , leads you to the historic
16th century Manor Lodge, designed by Robert Smythson, it is associated with
the former Worksop Manor where Mary Queen of Scotts was imprisoned.
the Manor Lodge is currently up for auction.
The village chapel was built in 1924 and was once used as a temporary school
until the newly built Haggonfields School was built.
A
pub baring the same name, the Woodhouse Inn, is situated opposite the old pub.
