Category Archives: News

Elscar 1880

Posted on 14th June 2022 by Alex

An Earl’s Village of Iron and Coal Step Back in Time to the Elsecar of 1880 in this stunning fly-through digital reconstruction of Elsecar at the height of its industrial might. Experience what it was like to live and work there in … Continue reading →

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Royal Visits & Celebrations

Posted on 14th June 2022 by Alex

Royal Visits and Celebrations – A Film to Mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II As the Jubilee celebrations approached, Michael Hardy (Digital Engagement Curator at Barnsley Museums) explored the museum collections to look back on times when Her … Continue reading →

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Teacher Training

Posted on 14th June 2022 by Alex

We now know more about the training of teachers in early 20th century Barnsley thanks to this find, spotted on an on-line auction by one of the volunteers for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies. Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust were … Continue reading →

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Worsbrough Workshop

Posted on 14th June 2022 by Alex

New Schools workshops launch at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park Barnsley Museums Learning team have been piloting three new half day workshops for Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 at Worsbrough Mill to be launched … Continue reading →

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When Spencer Met Stanhope 

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Alex

Family Portraits at the Cannon Hall Museum Cannon Hall was the home of the Spencer Stanhopes from the 17th century until the 1950’s. For the first time, portraits of the family are on display, making connections between the different members of … Continue reading →

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Unique Item Transferred to Barnsley Archives & Local Studies

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Alex

Back in 2016, Barnsley Museums commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Explosion with an exhibition at Experience Barnsley; a short film; and a volunteer project to produce a detailed and definitive list of the many victims. On that … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Barnsley Town Centre Events Throughout May

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Alex

There are some fabulous events taking place in the Town Centre during the month of May. Coming up first is the Flavours Food Festival featuring a programme of food demonstrations and themed entertainment, along with more than 30 traders and … Continue reading →

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Exciting New Art Commissions Around The Borough

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Alex

At the end of 2021, Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust was fortunate to secure an Additional Restrictions Grant awarded by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. This was part of the South Yorkshire Mayor’s Renewal Action Plan to support businesses … Continue reading →

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Walking at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Posted on 14th May 2022 by Alex

Wentworth Castle Gardens is supporting the Barnsley Walking Festival this May. Earlier this year we held workshops for staff and volunteers interested in sharing our story and site through walks and tours. The wide range of ideas and the interest … Continue reading →

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Worsbrough Mill To Receive £180,000 Funding For Community Volunteering Opportunities

Posted on 14th April 2022 by Alex

Over 160 community organisations, including Worsbrough Mill are set to support 7,800 new volunteering opportunities over the next two years, as the Government has confirmed the beneficiaries of a £4.6 million fund that will level up access to the benefits … Continue reading →

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