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Historic Harrals clock returns to Eldon Street
5th August 2024
A cherished landmark in Barnsley town centre has been restored to its former glory thanks to the Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). The Harrals clock, which has been a meeting place for generations of people, has been repaired and … Continue reading
Summer Fun at Barnsley Museums
It’s shaping up to be a sensational summer at Barnsley Museums, with an exciting range of free family activities over the summer holidays. From Wednesday, 24 July, until Sunday, 1 September, families can get active and creative across the museum’s … Continue reading
New Railway document acquired by Barnsley Archives and Local Studies
Railway historians will be particularly interested in a recent purchase at auction by Barnsley Archives. The original document from 1897 is a conveyance of 9 acres 3 roods and 23 perches of freehold land at Worsbrough for the purposes of … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre launches a new interactive trail for young visitors
On Wednesday 31 July, Elsecar Heritage Centre launched a new interactive trail designed by teenagers for young people. The self-guided digital trail will run throughout the summer holidays and offer a fun and engaging way to learn about Elsecar’s rich … Continue reading
Secrets from the Fox Collection Revealed
The Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce the unveiling of five paintings from its Fox Collection, a gift from the children of James and Jane Fox in 1934, that have recently been conserved. The paintings, which depict landscapes and still … Continue reading
Wentworth Castle Gardens Estate Workers – We’re looking for clues!
The Archives & Research team at Wentworth Castle Gardens are looking for leads to help them research the lives and activities of the estate workers of the past. Have you anything that could help us? Many youths from local families … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre welcomes new changing places toilet facility
The new facility will make the attraction more accessible and inclusive for visitors. Elsecar Heritage Centre, the well-loved heritage attraction, has recently installed a Changing Places toilet facility to cater for the needs of disabled visitors, making the site more … Continue reading
Fusion’s Festival of Joy Arts Award Celebration Event
8th July 2024
Schools from across the borough came together for an inspiring night celebrating Fusion’s Arts Award Explore Programme at Horizon Community College. As part of Fusion’s Festival of Joy, close to 300 children completed their Arts Award journey thanks to support … Continue reading
Cooper Gallery nominated for Prestigious Award
The Cooper Gallery is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums, Family Friendly Museum Award 2024 in the Best Accessible Museum category. This is in recognition of their efforts to make the gallery welcoming … Continue reading
Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone Celebration Event
9th July 2024 12pm – 4pm The Eldon Street HSHAZ project is coming to an end, and we want to celebrate the achievements and the legacy of the project with the people of Barnsley and beyond with a day of … Continue reading
Gawber School records available in Barnsley Archives for the first time
Historical documents from Gawber Primary School are now available to view in Barnsley Archives. Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based in Barnsley Town Hall and part of Experience Barnsley Museum, has added fascinating documents relating to Gawber Primary School to … Continue reading
Artists bring a splash of colour to Barnsley
Vibrant and colourful artworks made from recycled furniture will travel around Barnsley raising a smile this summer. Barnsley based artists, Lenny and Whale, will be bringing their latest exciting project ‘Sanctuary of Colour’ to six locations across the borough during … Continue reading
Listing Upgrade for obelisk at Wentworth Castle Gardens
A familiar monument found in the gardens of Wentworth Castle, which honours the achievements of medical pioneer Lady Mary Wortley, was upgraded in December 2023 to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of … Continue reading
Cannon Hall and the Polish Resettlement Corps Presentation
On 21st June, Cannon Hall hosted a fabulous get together for people who either had parents or family in the Polish armed forces during the Second World War or those who live in Barnsley and have Polish heritage. The event … Continue reading
A month of celebration planned at Wentworth Castle Gardens
5th June 2024
June 8 marks the fifth anniversary of the reopening of South Yorkshire’s Grade I listed landscape, Wentworth Castle Gardens. The National Trust work in partnership with Barnsley Council and Northern College to both care for the estate and make it … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Museum Showcases Barnsley College Talent
Cannon Hall Museum and Barnsley College have teamed up to showcase the creativity and skill of local fashion students who have designed and made costumes inspired by the museum’s latest blockbuster exhibition – Costumes from the Classics. The exhibition features … Continue reading
Cannon Hall and the Polish Resettlement Corps Presentation
Were you, your parents or family in the Polish armed forces during the Second World War? Or do you live in Barnsley and have Polish heritage? If so, you may be interested in attending a presentation at Cannon Hall on … Continue reading
Tesco Stonger Starts – Vote for us!
We’re in the customer vote for the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme which gives projects like ours grants of up to £1,500. We will use the Stronger Starts grant to replace much loved but now worn-out toys in Experience Barnsley with … Continue reading
Conservation of 17th Century Still Life Dutch School painting at Cannon Hall
The recently opened ‘Costumes from the Classics’ exhibition at Cannon Hall draws inspiration from the library there, and the latest conservation project funded by Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is of a painting which has hung there for many years. … Continue reading
New public art unveiled in Elsecar
Elsecar, an historic village in South Yorkshire, is home to a new stunning piece of public art unveiled on Thursday, 30 May, celebrating the history of the historic village and beauty of the Trans Pennine Trail Industrious Revolutions, a life … Continue reading
Live History Event at Elsecar Heritage Centre
A unique interactive experience of the past Live History is a theatre company that specialises in creating immersive shows that bring history to life, using actors, costumes, props, and puzzles to recreate the stories of people who lived in different … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Service achieves national accreditation for the second time
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Service, the custodian of the borough’s documentary heritage, has been awarded the prestigious Archive Service Accreditation for the second time by the National Archives. The accreditation recognises the service’s compliance with national standards and best … Continue reading
New Opening Hours for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based in Barnsley Town Hall and part of Barnsley Museums, have new opening times. From the week commencing Monday, 27 May 2024, the new opening hours for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies will be as … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill Celebrates National Mills
9th May 2024
A day of fun and learning for the whole family. Worsbrough Mill and Country Park will be marking National Mills weekend with a day of activities that celebrates the UK’s milling heritage. On Sunday 12 May, you will have the … Continue reading
‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ project
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust was awarded funding from Historic England as part of the ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ program, to deliver activities aimed at tackling loneliness and social isolation, building on the work of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage … Continue reading
