From Shirley Pool to Bentley Colliery

The Doncaster Scientific Society Have had two outings since our last issue – one last Thursday evening to Shirley Pool, a fine sheet of water on Major Anne’s estate near Burgwallis, and one on Saturday afternoon to Bentley Colliery.

The visit to Shirley Pool was in part spoilt by the sodden nature of the ground after the recent heavy rains, but the visitors were able to see the extent of the lake and go botanising in the adjoining woods. Satur ……..