Built in 1926 by the Coal Board Authority to cater for workers in nearby collieries. The village was called Rawnsley New Village until the 1970’s, and was also nicknamed Posh Knob, relating to the great depression when the village was built. Longstaff Avenue was constructed first, followed by Williamson Avenue. Longstaff Avenue had inside toilets, and Williamson Avenue had outside. The first two roads were named after Colonel John Williamson (1824 – 1916) and his son Colonel Robert Summerside Williamson (1859 – 1933).
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