Author Archives: Alex

September was Barnsley’s Heritage Month, and as part of the celebrations, a blue plaque was unveiled commemorating the birthplace of Ernest Harold Jones (known as Harold) in Sackville Street. Harold was born there on 7th March 1877 after his father, William, … Continue reading →

Some of you may have attended the listening party for the Ballad of Eldon Street, a new BBC radio ballad featuring the lyrics and music of Simon Armitage and LYR and stories and voices from Eldon Street, which was held at … Continue reading →

‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’ Gandalf You will have a brilliant time if you decide to visit the Magic of Middle-earth exhibition opening this month at Experience Barnsley.   Journey … Continue reading →

Inventor Joseph Bramah will be remembered on Tuesday, 12 September when a blue plaque is being unveiled in his honour by the Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Mick Stowe, and Linda Burgess at Wentworth Castle Gardens. The event, organised by the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, 16 November parler femme, the latest dance production from Barnsley’s Tala Lee-Turton, will be performed in the stunning setting of the Ironworks at Elsecar Heritage Centre. It’s the first time that a professional dance production is being staged at … Continue reading →

A free audio described guide to accompany the Cooper Gallery’s Light and Soul exhibition is now available.  The gallery has worked with VocalEyes to create the guide which can be accessed via QR codes in the Museum shop, via the … Continue reading →

Sometimes the most fascinating stories are found in the most unexpected of places – if you look closely enough. A new project led by Barnsley Museums has pooled together heritage with arts and culture to show that all is not … Continue reading →

Art Unlocked is an online event series brought to you by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Each week, different museum and gallery curators and directors from across the UK will deliver a 30-minute talk on selected works from their collection. For … Continue reading →

Essential improvement works are taking place to the reservoir in Worsbrough Mill Country Park which includes repairs to the north and south banks of the reservoir, focusing on preserving the area for decades to come. The work is taking place … Continue reading →

There is lots going on across the Barnsley museums sites this summer. Check out the Free Family Days Out that you can enjoy this summer, which include: Take a look at the flyer for times and dates to avoid disappointment. https://bmht.org/docs/bmht_summer_flyer2023.pdf