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Boats Are Back at Cannon Hall Park and Gardens

With spring weather hopefully on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore Cannon Hall’s stunning park and gardens. There are trails, walks, play equipment and of course, the boats are sailing back for a second season! A real hit … Continue reading

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Diana’s Legacy – Tales & Treasures From A Family In Service

We have recently been contacted by Diana Pattison whose family had for many years lived and worked at Wentworth Castle. Diana has very kindly offered to share her family treasures and stories with us, and here she tells us a … Continue reading

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Women Business Owners of Eldon Street

As part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) we have been working to uncover some of the hidden and untold stories of Eldon Street and the Victorian Arcade. These include many stories of women business owners … Continue reading

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Exclusive Graham Ibbeson Exhibition Arrives @ The Glass Works

Opening in The Gallery @TheGlassworks is an exclusive new Graham Ibbeson Exhibition, showcasing iconic sculptures created by the Barnsley born artist. Casting Characters: The worlds of Graham Ibbeson is free to enter and runs from Saturday 26 March until Sunday … Continue reading

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Co-Op’s History Celebrated Through Online Exhibition

From its opening in 1861, the Barnsley British Co-Operative society had a massive impact on the town.  Providing many happy memories for shoppers and workers, it was more than just a local store. To celebrate the institution, Barnsley Archives and … Continue reading

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Easter Activities @ The Barnsley Museums

Looking for something to do during the Easter holidays, check out these fabulous activities at the Barnsley Museums sites. Clay Play Victorian Easter Experience Wonderland Trail Make a Racket SENsational Teeny Tiny Travellers Club Perfect Print Penny’s Sculpture Quest Marvellous … Continue reading

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New Artwork Arriving at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park

Worsbrough Mill has welcomed willow weaver Maggie Cooper back to site, working with volunteers and visitors, she is leading on the creation of a piece of willow weaved public art. With thanks to funding from #CommunityBoostCentral #UKCommunityRenewalFund and South Yorkshire … Continue reading

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Barnsley Serves the World

An Exciting New Exhibition at Experience Barnsley When you think of Wimbledon, Barnsley doesn’t immediately spring to mind, but did you know that for over 50 years, workers at the Slazenger factory in Barnsley made the tennis balls used at … Continue reading

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Art Detectives Uncover Mystery of Cooper Collection Painting

A stunning piece of artwork, part of the Cooper Gallery’s outstanding collection, has been revealed as the work of an important Barnsley-born artist, Brenda Bury. For many years the painting – referred to as ‘Colonel Rowland Addy’ – remained quite … Continue reading

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A New Exhibition Is Rolling Into The Cooper Gallery

A new extra{ordinary} exhibition rolled into the Cooper Gallery on Saturday, 19 February and is set to raise smiles with visitors. The national touring exhibition of over 100 colour photographs perfectly captures the quirks and humour of life in 21st Century … Continue reading

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