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Have a Egg-celent Easter!

Barnsley Museums have lots of “Eggciting” activities happening across their five, free sites. Everything from walks, sports and scavenger hunts to cooking, crafts, and storytelling for endless hours of fun. Councillor Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: … Continue reading

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Experience Barnsley welcomes you to discover the Chamber of Treasures

A new room has been created in Experience Barnsley Museum featuring a small interactive gallery, displaying stories of the town’s people and places through objects and archaeology.  The Chamber of Treasures has been made possible through support from the Department … Continue reading

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New Artwork Arriving at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park

Worsbrough Mill has welcomed willow weaver Maggie Cooper back to site, working with volunteers and visitors, she is leading on the creation of a piece of willow weaved public art. With thanks to funding from #CommunityBoostCentral #UKCommunityRenewalFund and South Yorkshire … Continue reading

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Barnsley Serves the World

An Exciting New Exhibition at Experience Barnsley When you think of Wimbledon, Barnsley doesn’t immediately spring to mind, but did you know that for over 50 years, workers at the Slazenger factory in Barnsley made the tennis balls used at … Continue reading

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Art Detectives Uncover Mystery of Cooper Collection Painting

A stunning piece of artwork, part of the Cooper Gallery’s outstanding collection, has been revealed as the work of an important Barnsley-born artist, Brenda Bury. For many years the painting – referred to as ‘Colonel Rowland Addy’ – remained quite … Continue reading

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A New Exhibition Is Rolling Into The Cooper Gallery

A new extra{ordinary} exhibition rolled into the Cooper Gallery on Saturday, 19 February and is set to raise smiles with visitors. The national touring exhibition of over 100 colour photographs perfectly captures the quirks and humour of life in 21st Century … Continue reading

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Cannon Hall North Range Glass House Restoration Complete

With the help of funds from the Wolfson Foundation and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, a derelict building in Cannon Hall’s walled garden has been transformed into a modern and exciting learning space. The North Range was the first building … Continue reading

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Uncovered Masterpiece Soon To Be On Display In Cannon Hall

A recently uncovered masterpiece from the workshop of world renowned artist, Sir Anthony van Dyck,   17th-century Flemish court painter to King Charles I, will soon be on display in Cannon Hall Museum. The stunning painting has a fascinating history, with … Continue reading

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Protect Barnsley’s History Through The South Yorkshire Local Heritage List

Barnsley is famous for its heritage. It’s packed with stunning historic buildings and locations, but are there some that people can help protect? The South Yorkshire Local Heritage List is a register of heritage assets that contribute to the distinctiveness … Continue reading

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Words from Poet Laureate Bring Derelict Barnsley Alleyway Back to Life

Words by the Poet Laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon Armitage. But, instead of … Continue reading

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