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Christmas at Barnsley Museums

Posted on 8th November 2017 by admin

With Christmas just around the corner, why not start the festive season by visiting one of our beautiful museums in Barnsley. Whether you’re looking for a day out with the family this winter, want to wrap up warm for a picturesque … Continue reading →

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Artwork to remember soldiers at the Battle of the Somme secures permanent home

Posted on 24th October 2017 by admin

Public artwork supported by Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust to remember the many brave soldiers who fell in the Battle of the Somme, will be on permanent display in Barnsley town centre from Saturday, 28 October. The memorable work, which previously sat … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire schoolchildren uncover their Ancient Egyptian heritage

Posted on 5th October 2017 by admin

We are delighted to be supporting school workshops to help Yorkshire schoolchildren learn about Ancient Egypt. Our patron and Egyptologist Joann Fletcher will be hosting a series of school workshops for primary school children to enhance their learning of ancient … Continue reading →

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South Yorkshire business community urged to back fundraising dinner

Posted on 3rd October 2017 by admin

Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust is urging business people in South Yorkshire to back our first charity fundraising dinner to help safeguard Barnsley’s heritage. Singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, poet laureate, Ian McMillan, and Egyptologist Joann Fletcher will entertain guests at the … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egypt comes to Yorkshire

Posted on 20th July 2017 by admin

Barnsley Museums will celebrate the history of ancient Egypt this autumn as three of its five attractions host exhibitions on the theme, each designed and guest curated by Professor Joann Fletcher, award-winning Egyptologist. ‘Gods’ Land in God’s County: Ancient Egypt … Continue reading →

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