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An extraordinary story about the small Yorkshire village that became an international centre of industry. Ironworks, collieries, aristocrats, royalty and generations of villagers with achievements to be proud of all contribute to the fascinating story of Elsecar. Elsecar guided tours … Continue reading →

Forty local poets have had their work published as part of the Hear My Voice 2020 competition and will be featured alongside a new poem by Barnsley’s Poet Laureate, Eloise Unerman and seven sonnets by Ian McMIllan in a moving … Continue reading →

Cannon Hall is a superb example of a Georgian Estate and the North Range Glass is one of the oldest glass houses in the walled garden. There have been multiple stages of construction, starting in the 1790’s, with alterations in … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums are looking forward to opening their doors to you all once again next week – it’s been far too long. Experience Barnsley and The Cooper Gallery will open on Monday 17th May, and Cannon Hall Museum will throw … Continue reading →

It’s fabulous to hear that Barnsley Museums have been shortlisted for the Museums and Heritage Awards 2021 in the ‘Best Use of Digital’ category for their response to the Covid pandemic. The other nominees are the British Museum, London Transport … Continue reading →

The Newcomen Beam Engine is one of South Yorkshire’s finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution. Built in 1795 the Engine was designed to extract water from Elsecar New Colliery to allow the exploration of deeper coal seams. The Beam … Continue reading →

The Collections Team are currently investigating a mystery stone head in the collections at Experience Barnsley. This was found on the grounds of Holyrood Catholic Church, Barnsley. The team are checking against an archive made in the 1960s by Sidney … Continue reading →

Wild at Worsbrough is an exciting programme of events that will run from May to September and showcase all that Worsbrough Mill and Country Park has to offer. Discover everything from our vast array of wildlife, plants and biodiversity, opportunities … Continue reading →

The Collections Trust Award highlights the often-unsung achievements of those who manage the collections that lie at the heart of all museums.  This year’s Collections Trust conference will take place online on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 October 2021. This … Continue reading →