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Journey To Middle Earth Exhibition

Museum visitors in Barnsley will be transported to a magical world at a new exhibition which promises dragons, elves, and haunting soundscapes. The Magic of Middle-earth is dedicated to the incredible work of J.R.R Tolkien and the generations of writers, … Continue reading

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Landscape Artist of the Year on Display

Fail We May, Sail We Must, the stunning artwork by Landscape Artist of the Year winner Finn Campbell-Notman is now on display at Cannon Hall Museum. The 2023 Landscape Artist of the Year prize was a commission from Royal Museums … Continue reading

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Ernest Jones Blue Plaque Unveiled

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

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The Ballad of Eldon Street on Radio 4

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

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The Magic of Middle Earth

‘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

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New Blue Plaque To Be Unveiled

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

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Parler Femme Performance At Elsecar

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

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New Audio Guide for Cooper Gallery Exhibition

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

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Up The Swanee

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

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Art Unclocked @ The Cooper Gallery

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

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