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2018 Ancient Egypt Calendar launches

Posted on 11th December 2017 by admin

The 2018 Ancient Egypt photography calendar is available to buy from Experience Barnsley Museum. Curated by BAFTA-winning Professor Joann Fletcher and Kyte Photography, the calendar showcases the photography featured in the ‘Resurrecting Ancient Egypt: A Monumental Yorkshire Journey’ exhibition at Cannon … Continue reading →

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Funding secured for poetry therapy sessions at Barnsley Hospice

Posted on 11th December 2017 by admin

The Trust is pleased to announce that we have secured funding for a programme of poetry therapy sessions for people with life-limiting illnesses. The programme will allow patients at Barnsley Hospice to share their stories through poetry workshops run by registered … Continue reading →

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Kate Rusby announced as patron of Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust

Posted on 29th November 2017 by admin

Folk singer-songwriter Kate Rusby has become a patron of Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust. Kate joins professor and Egyptologist, Joann Fletcher and author, Mel Dyke who became patrons in 2016. The Trust was set up in 2015 to help preserve, … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Barnsley Museums

Posted on 8th November 2017 by admin

With Christmas just around the corner, why not start the festive season by visiting one of our beautiful museums in Barnsley. Whether you’re looking for a day out with the family this winter, want to wrap up warm for a picturesque … Continue reading →

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Artwork to remember soldiers at the Battle of the Somme secures permanent home

Posted on 24th October 2017 by admin

Public artwork supported by Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust to remember the many brave soldiers who fell in the Battle of the Somme, will be on permanent display in Barnsley town centre from Saturday, 28 October. The memorable work, which previously sat … Continue reading →

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Objects To Treasure in Barnsley

Posted on 12th October 2017 by admin

Every Thursday we’ll be sharing an object to treasure in Barnsley. Keep up to date on our Facebook page. 27th September This is a ‘Cannon Hall’ vase, specially designed by Sian Leeper in 2007 and inspired by the museum’s gardens. … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire schoolchildren uncover their Ancient Egyptian heritage

Posted on 5th October 2017 by admin

We are delighted to be supporting school workshops to help Yorkshire schoolchildren learn about Ancient Egypt. Our patron and Egyptologist Joann Fletcher will be hosting a series of school workshops for primary school children to enhance their learning of ancient … Continue reading →

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South Yorkshire business community urged to back fundraising dinner

Posted on 3rd October 2017 by admin

Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust is urging business people in South Yorkshire to back our first charity fundraising dinner to help safeguard Barnsley’s heritage. Singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, poet laureate, Ian McMillan, and Egyptologist Joann Fletcher will entertain guests at the … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egypt comes to Yorkshire

Posted on 20th July 2017 by admin

Barnsley Museums will celebrate the history of ancient Egypt this autumn as three of its five attractions host exhibitions on the theme, each designed and guest curated by Professor Joann Fletcher, award-winning Egyptologist. ‘Gods’ Land in God’s County: Ancient Egypt … Continue reading →

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Night at the Museum

Posted on 20th July 2017 by admin

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding an exciting and unique celebration dinner at Elsecar Heritage Centre on Thursday 15th March. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner set in the wonderful … Continue reading →

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