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Step into the serene beauty of Cannon Hall Museum and lose yourself in your favourite period drama!   On Saturday 22 February you will have the opportunity to visit the Grade II listed Georgian house whilst it is closed to the … Continue reading →

Join the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team as they bring their fascinating ‘Pop-Up Archives’ sessions to different library venues across the Barnsley borough each month. These special events offer a unique opportunity to explore the local history and uncover … Continue reading →

If you’re not able to get to the ‘Four Seasons in One Day’ exhibition at The Cooper Gallery, you can now experience it through their online exhibition.  Four Seasons in One Day is a co-curated exhibition developed with Action for … Continue reading →

In about 1711, the first head gardener appointed by Thomas Strafford at Wentworth Castle Gardens was called John Arnold. The first garden section, located in front of the mansion, is named in his honour. The fact that it is planted … Continue reading →

2024 was a record-breaking year for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies with a massive 121 new collections being received, tripling the tally of the previous year, and highlighting the desire of the people of Barnsley to ensure the long-term survival … Continue reading →

Coal mining played a vital role in shaping industries and communities, and now, its history is being brought to life through music and storytelling. Elsecar Heritage Centre presents ‘Remember the Coal,’ on Friday 28th February at 7:00pm, a captivating folk … Continue reading →

Worsbrough Mill have had a fantastic start to #WorsbroughMill400, kicking off the year-long celebration with the unveiling of a wonderful new mural by the talented Adam Briscoe. Visitors at the event enjoyed live music from Tom Masters and indulged in … Continue reading →

Experience Barnsley’s latest exhibition, Stories of Childhood, opened on Saturday 8 February 2025 and gives visitors the chance to discover over a hundred years of childhood memories and experiences in Barnsley.   The free exhibition is a celebration of themes that … Continue reading →

Co-Curated with Action for Autism Barnsley    Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Four Seasons in One Day,” co-curated with the Action for Autism Barnsley group (AfAB). This unique, free exhibition will be held from Saturday 18 … Continue reading →

Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley.  This free exhibition will be open in Experience Barnsley from Sat 8 Feb 2025 to … Continue reading →