The Blue Bell, Hemsworth and Mary Haigh black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: The Blue Bell In 2013, after a decade as The Crosshills Tavern, this long standing public house regained its original name. The Blue Bell was built in c1900 to serve the influx of miners to the town. It replaced an earlier pub of the same name that stood on the site. 1822, it was run by Mary Haigh. Reputedly, the building was part of Wootens Farm before it became a public house. Church Field (earlier known as North Field) spread out behind the Blue Bell. Recorded plaque organisation: J. D. Wetherspoon.

The Blue Bell served as an important social hub for miners in Hemsworth since its construction around 1900, replacing an earlier pub of the same name from 1822 run by Mary Haigh. The establishment's history is intertwined with local agriculture and mining communities, reflecting the area's economic evolution.