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Conservation Fund

Posted on 13th January 2021 by admin

We have recently funded an exciting restoration project of Victorian clothing , an 18th century chair and the most beautiful ceramic tile designed by AWN Pugin (1812-1852) (Gothic architect who designed
the interiors of the Houses of Parliament.) Continue reading →

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Exclusive 2021 Campaign

Posted on 5th January 2021 by admin

Here at BMHT we have teamed up with Cannon Hall to create a campaign to welcome new beginnings for 2021 Continue reading →

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Barnsley Museums- Important Update

Posted on 4th January 2021 by admin

The ‘Routed’ project will collect stories and memories of Barnsley Town Centre and share them in an exhibition in Experience Barnsley. Continue reading →

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Wise Words – Poet in Lockdown

Posted on 1st January 2021 by admin

Our wonderfully talented Trustee Ian McMillan, famed for his regular appearances on BBC Radio 3, has used his wise words as a writer to create a unique book to help raise funds for BMHT. He wrote sonnets about the UK … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Cannon Hall 2021 Campaign

Posted on 24th November 2020 by admin

Here at BMHT we have teamed up with Cannon Hall to create a campaign to welcome new beginnings for 2021 Continue reading →

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Enjoy a slice of 80s heaven on Barnsley Museums latest virtual tour

Posted on 23rd November 2020 by admin

Although the doors to Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre may be closed for a little while, visitors can still enjoy a slice of 80s heaven on a live virtual tour with Matt Fox, creator of the exhibition ‘I Grew Up in the 80s’. Continue reading →

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Routed – Stories from Barnsley

Posted on 19th November 2020 by admin

The ‘Routed’ project will collect stories and memories of Barnsley Town Centre and share them in an exhibition in Experience Barnsley. Continue reading →

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Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers Win Prestigious Award

Posted on 8th October 2020 by admin

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers have been named Volunteers of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards. Worsbrough Mill Youth Action Volunteers are made up of young people from across … Continue reading →

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New Funding Received to Provide a Further 1,200 Care Packs

Posted on 7th October 2020 by admin

Earlier this year, because of the wonderful BMHT supporters, Barnsley Museums were able to put together physical activity packs for some of our local vulnerable people who may be without internet and were particularly isolated during this difficult time. The … Continue reading →

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Emergency Funding Secured

Posted on 10th August 2020 by admin

BMHT has been successful in securing emergency funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We applied for the funding to help support the increasing number of smaller heritage organisations across the borough, that have approached us for advice and guidance … Continue reading →

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