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Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens receives Platinum Yorkshire in Bloom Award

Congratulations to the team at Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens who received the Platinum award at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards that took place at the Town Hall earlier this month.  The Judges commented: “Cannon Hall is a … Continue reading

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Barnsley Archives and Local Studies – 10 years of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust display

To celebrate the forthcoming 10-year anniversary of Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, Barnsley Archives have created a display which will showcase some of the items that have been purchased or conserved thanks to the generous donations of supporters of the … Continue reading

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Brilliant Volunteering Efforts at Cannon Hall Museum

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new friends and combat loneliness and isolation. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we have been able to expand the volunteering offer at Cannon Hall Museum and … Continue reading

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Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park to host two-day event as part of Heritage Open Days 

Worsbrough Mill invites visitors to experience the rich history of one of Barnsley’s most treasured heritage sites during the Heritage Open Days on Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September, from 11am to 3pm.    This free, family-friendly event offers a … Continue reading

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Pear Day is back at Cannon Hall 

Pear Day returns to Cannon Hall Museum on Sunday 21st September from 10am to 4pm, bringing with it a much-loved celebration of the estate’s heritage pear varieties. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, the … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events at Barnsley Museums 

Barnsley Museums has a programme of events over the coming weeks that offers something for everyone to enjoy.  On 12th September the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team will be in Royston as part of their travelling Pop-Up Archives. Staff … Continue reading

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Wee Beasties of Barnsley visit Cudworth Park

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust are very proud supporters of Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural Education Partnership.  As part of their work, Fusion has been collaborating with Wombwell Park Primary School on the Wee Beasties of Barnsley project. Pupils have been … Continue reading

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Free cinema screenings return to the Parkway Cinema

We’re delighted to share that the free cinema screenings at Parkway Cinema Barnsley, part of the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ project, are back by popular demand!  The project, which aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in people across Barnsley, is … Continue reading

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Cannon Hall Walled Garden Historic Pear Collection

Cannon Hall will be celebrating the annual Pear Day in the walled garden on 21st September.    Pears have been grown for thousands of years and are considered one of the most exciting of all tree fruits, resulting in the cultivation … Continue reading

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Trouble at T’Mill – A Miller’s Life

As part of the year-long celebration of Worsbrough Mill’s 400-year anniversary, Catherine Roebuck (Visitor Services Assistant) has been delving into the history of the mill and the people who worked there.  ‘Trouble at T’Mill’ is used nowadays as a humorous … Continue reading

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