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There have been some remarkable new discoveries uncovered about Elsecar Heritage Centre! Historic England have recently launched a new report on Elsecar, as part of the Elsecar Heritage Action Zone, a successful three-year partnership with Barnsley Museums. The report has … Continue reading →

Thanks to the continuing support of BMHT donors, we have been able to add new items of local interest to the museum collection. These new items will be on display soon at Experience Barnsley, which is dedicated to sharing the … Continue reading →

The support of BMHT supporters along with funding from Arts Council has enabled the very successful transformation of the Cooper Gallery over the last three years. The empty cottage at the rear of the gallery has been converted into artist … Continue reading →

Have your Will drawn up without spending a penny (in partnership with Heseltine, Bray & Welsh Solicitors) At the Cooper Gallery on Thursday 05 March at 2pm Join us for a curator-led tour of the Cooper Gallery to learn more … Continue reading →

The family of proud Barnsley woman Kath Scarfe decided to make a special memorial donation in her name to help preserve the town’s heritage. They hope it will inspire others to give similar support to Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust. … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums have had a very successful few months of programmes themed around World War Two: Barnsley’s Story. The launch of the event brought in thousands of people and a Spitfire was placed outside the town hall to mark the … Continue reading →

We are very pleased to announce a new partnership agreement between Barnsley College and Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust. We have already been working closely together for the past three years as part of our Joseph Locke Corporate Partnership. Both … Continue reading →

What is your role as a BMHT Trustee?Given my background in securing grants for the museums I used to run, I tend to work most often with the BMHT fundraiser, Cath Longley, who writes the grant applications for the Trust. … Continue reading →

BMHT have supported Barnsley in the successful bid to receive £2m funding from Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme. The programme aims to help transform high streets across the country and the funding has been awarded in support … Continue reading →

Sara Mair, Barnsley Cultural Education Partnership Co-ordinator Close to 300 people gathered at Horizon this summer to celebrate the Arts Award Pilot led by FUSION – Barnsley Cultural Education Partnership. The event was a celebration of children’s work towards their … Continue reading →