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Volunteer at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park
13th March 2025
Help celebrate Worsbrough Mills 400th anniversary by becoming a Volunteer Tour Guide. This is a great opportunity to share the mill’s history, meet new people, and be part of a friendly and welcoming team. Volunteering is open to all, with … Continue reading
Barnsley Archives’ Conservation programme – Friendly Society membership book
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies have an ongoing conservation programme to ensure that the 4000 collections in their custody can still be safely used by researchers many years, decades and centuries from now. This programme is a crucial part of … Continue reading
Volunteer Days at Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall’s popular employer supported volunteer days are back for 2025. Several dates are available across the year, with a range of activities on offer. Book soon as the slots fill up fast. Dates available are: Wednesday 21st May Wednesday 11th June … Continue reading
Creative talent required for Worsbrough’s refurbished Learning Hub
Do you have a creative side? If so, why not help our friends at Worsbrough Mill with a new project at Worsbrough mill. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust they have … Continue reading
Building Wentworth
Building Wentworth Wentworth Castle Gardens, boasts 26 listed buildings and monuments located in the gardens and across the wider parkland and estate, but have you ever wondered who built them and why? Throughout March and April there is a range … Continue reading
Adopt an Owl
25th February 2025
Worsbrough Mill and Country Park has been recently designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in recognition of its importance as a wet woodlands habitat. We are very proud to have helped secure funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund … Continue reading
Silent Book Club at Cannon Hall
13th February 2025
Step into the serene beauty of Cannon Hall Museum and lose yourself in your favourite period drama! On Saturday 22 February you will have the opportunity to visit the Grade II listed Georgian house whilst it is closed to the … Continue reading
Explore Barnsley’s Past with the Pop-Up Archives!
Join the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team as they bring their fascinating ‘Pop-Up Archives’ sessions to different library venues across the Barnsley borough each month. These special events offer a unique opportunity to explore the local history and uncover … Continue reading
‘Four Seasons in One Day’ – A Fascinating New Online Exhibition
If you’re not able to get to the ‘Four Seasons in One Day’ exhibition at The Cooper Gallery, you can now experience it through their online exhibition. Four Seasons in One Day is a co-curated exhibition developed with Action for … Continue reading
Wentworth Castle Gardens in February
In about 1711, the first head gardener appointed by Thomas Strafford at Wentworth Castle Gardens was called John Arnold. The first garden section, located in front of the mansion, is named in his honour. The fact that it is planted … Continue reading
Bumper Year of Donations for Barnsley Archives & Local Studies
2024 was a record-breaking year for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies with a massive 121 new collections being received, tripling the tally of the previous year, and highlighting the desire of the people of Barnsley to ensure the long-term survival … Continue reading
Remember The Coal? A Folk Tribute at Elsecar Heritage Centre
Coal mining played a vital role in shaping industries and communities, and now, its history is being brought to life through music and storytelling. Elsecar Heritage Centre presents ‘Remember the Coal,’ on Friday 28th February at 7:00pm, a captivating folk … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill Kicks Off ‘WorsbroughMill400’ with a Stunning New Mural!
Worsbrough Mill have had a fantastic start to #WorsbroughMill400, kicking off the year-long celebration with the unveiling of a wonderful new mural by the talented Adam Briscoe. Visitors at the event enjoyed live music from Tom Masters and indulged in … Continue reading
Explore, Reminisce and Play at the Stories of Childhood Exhibition
Experience Barnsley’s latest exhibition, Stories of Childhood, opened on Saturday 8 February 2025 and gives visitors the chance to discover over a hundred years of childhood memories and experiences in Barnsley. The free exhibition is a celebration of themes that … Continue reading
New exhibition at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery welcomes all four seasons indoors
14th January 2025
Co-Curated with Action for Autism Barnsley Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Four Seasons in One Day,” co-curated with the Action for Autism Barnsley group (AfAB). This unique, free exhibition will be held from Saturday 18 … Continue reading
Stories of Childhood: a new exhibition at Experience Barnsley Museum
Explore, reminisce and play! From christenings to cricket, samplers to school hats, toys and teddies, discover over a hundred years of growing up in Barnsley. This free exhibition will be open in Experience Barnsley from Sat 8 Feb 2025 to … Continue reading
Sharing Family Memories of a Special Place
This year, the Archive Volunteers at Wentworth Castle Gardens have been privileged to meet several descendants of people who lived and worked on the estate, through our ‘Open Archive’ mornings. These were held on site every couple of months, with … Continue reading
An update on building works at Cannon Hall Museum and Elsecar Heritage Centre
We’re pleased to share that the works to Cannon Hall’s roof are making excellent progress and are on track to be completed by the spring. This timing aligns perfectly with plans to re-open the hall for the new season, welcoming … Continue reading
Making the most of winter
There are plenty of opportunities to explore Wentworth Castle Gardens differently throughout the winter months. Upcoming events include: Tea, Talk and Treat: Revealing footsteps of the past – Thursday 23 January 1.30 pm – 3pm Join National Trust archaeologist, Mark … Continue reading
New Gawber Hall documents received in Barnsley Archives
Researchers can now find out more about the story and history of Gawber Hall, which was situated to the west of Barnsley, following the donation of a collection of title deeds relating to the property, the earliest of which dates … Continue reading
Year 5 Carlton Primary Academy Takeover Day at Cannon Hall
10th December 2024
As part of the Festival of Joy, Fusion partnered with Barnsley Museums Learning Team and took part in the Kids in Museums’ Takeover Day. For one day only, Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens was in the hands of 41 … Continue reading
New film celebrates rediscovered 90-year-old Christmas carol
Barnsley Museums and Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership, are thrilled to announce an exciting new campaign, centred around a short film for the recently uncovered local carol “Christmas Eve”. The new film, celebrating the carol, engaged the local community and … Continue reading
Celebrate Christmas with Barnsley Museums
Celebrate the festive season at Elsecar After Hours! On Friday 13th December from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, enjoy a fun-filled evening with festive stalls, live music, children’s rides, and tasty treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts, soak … Continue reading
Elsecar Heritage Centre – Visitor Centre Consultation
The Elsecar Visitor Centre is being revamped early next year and we would like your feedback on the current space and what you might like to see in the future! If you would like to answer any of the questions … Continue reading
Heritage Skill of Hedge Laying at Wentworth Castle Gardens
A Master craftsman recently spent two days with our Ranger team in the parkland. Jaspar came to pass on his knowledge of the traditional skill of hedge laying. The Ranger team and their volunteers have now acquired a sufficient level … Continue reading
