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Barnsley Main Colliery Day Books
9th January 2024
During 2023, Barnsley Archives and Local Studies received over 50 new collections of archives. This included the successful purchase at auction of an important series of Day Books which originated from the former Barnsley Main Colliery. They were compiled by … Continue reading
Volunteering Success at Barnsley Museums
Volunteering at Barnsley Museums continues to go from strength to strength, and in the latest Barnsley Museums blog, Programme Development Manager for volunteering, Ben Marsh, shares his view on how Barnsley Museums is doing what it can to keep volunteers engaged. … Continue reading
Art Unlocked Online Talk – January 10th
Art Unlocked is an online event series brought to you by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Each week, different museum and gallery curators and directors from across the UK will deliver a 30-minute talk on selected works from their collection. On … Continue reading
Bookshop Supports Barnsley Museums In Tackling Social Isolation
12th December 2023
Fosters Book Shop is supporting Barnsley Museums in their aim to combat social isolation by donating a supply of books that will be distributed to local communities through the Museums ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ project. Through the project, Barnsley Museums has … Continue reading
Conservation Corner – Portrait of Lady Margaret Hunloke
You may remember that, last year, Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust were raising funds to pay for the conservation of a portrait of Lady Margaret Hunloke by Daniel Gardner (1750 – 1805). We are delighted to say that, thanks to … Continue reading
Volunteer Hedge Laying at Worsbrough Mill and Country Park
Are you looking for a new challenge in the New Year? One that gets you out in the fresh air and allows you to meet new people? If so, you could join other volunteers and staff at Worsbrough Mill and … Continue reading
A Great Year For Barnsley Museums Learning Team
The Learning Team at Barnsley Museums has a great deal to celebrate this year having accomplished so much including being the recipients of a coveted Sandford Award. Formal Learning and Access Officer, Ally Beckett and Learning Manager, Jude Holland were … Continue reading
Christmas Carol Uncovered by Barnsley Museums
Barnsley Museums have recently uncovered a hidden gem in the form of a traditional Christmas Carol, written back in 1933 when researching the anniversary of the iconic Town Hall. Found in the Barnsley Chronicle Archives, it was written by local … Continue reading
Barnsley Museums Distribute Wreaths To Local Communities
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who took part in a Christmas wreath-making session at Worsbrough Mill & Country Park earlier this month. Under the expert guidance of The Potting Shed Florists from Cannon Hall, volunteers created beautiful … Continue reading
Christmas Events At Barnsley Museums
24th November 2023
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens Cannon Hall Museum looks absolutely wonderful decorated for Christmas; best of all, it’s absolutely free to visit! Whilst you’re there, see if you can find all of the 12 Days of Christmas objects on … Continue reading
Town Centre Christmas Events
Christmas Market The Christmas Market is returning to Barnsley town centre for the first time in almost ten years! The Glass Works Square will come alive with over 55 festive stalls. The market will make Christmas shopping easy with a … Continue reading
Christmas Events @ Wentworth
Community Toy Swap Bring pre-loved toys that your children have grown out of and swap them for new-to-you gifts they will love! Bring a toy on the day to have free admission to the gardens. No need to book. Just … Continue reading
BMHT Secures Funding To Combat Social Isolation
16th November 2023
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has received funding of £40,000 on behalf of Barnsley Museums from the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) fund to combat social isolation and encourage volunteering across the borough, linked to the Eldon Street High Street Heritage … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Christmas Tree Bauble Competition
Have you been to see the wonderful Christmas Tree in Cannon Hall’s ballroom in the past? How would you like the chance to have your very own bauble design hanging on the tree? You could also win tickets to a family experience … Continue reading
Magical Middle-Earth Exhibition Attracts Thousands of Visitors
Thousands of museum visitors in Barnsley have been transported to a magical world inspired by Tolkien over recent weeks, providing a footfall boost in the town centre. The Magic of Middle-earth exhibition can be seen at Experience Barnsley – the award-winning museum … Continue reading
Conservation Corner
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have supported a number of conservation projects at Cannon Hall Museum over the last few months. The latest item to be returned after conservation is a cocuswood cabinet dating to the 1670s. Cabinets on stands like … Continue reading
Artist Talent Celebrated At The Cooper Prize Awards
South Yorkshire artists have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony to announce this year’s winners of The Cooper Prize. The competition, which attracted more than 420 entries, celebrates artists of all ages who were born, live or work in the county. Prizes … Continue reading
A New Vision For Elsecar Revealed
An exciting new vision for the former site of the Elsecar Ironworks has been announced today, including a new heritage railway, new rail college, outdoor events area and more. The vision for the historic site, now a scheduled ancient monument, … Continue reading
Eldon Street High Street Action Zone
Over the next few months, the Eldon Street HSHAZ has some brilliant community events coming up inspired by the historic buildings, colourful characters and surprising stories of this very special street. Meet us down on Eldon Street for the Bright Nights Parade … Continue reading
Cannon Hall Museum Accessibility Acknowledged
You may have heard that Cannon Hall Museum was shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award earlier in the year as Best Accessible Museum. It’s the second year running that Barnsley Museums have been shortlisted, coming out … Continue reading
Light Lines Repairs
It’s absolutely wonderful news that the Light Lines installation was reinstalled in Churchfields in time for this year’s remembrance weekend. The stunning artwork which commemorates the 300 Barnsley men who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle … Continue reading
Have A Fag-tastic Half Term!
24th October 2023
Give your little one’s the opportunity to be creative at some of our wonderful events happening this coming half term across the Barnsley Museum sites: See the flyer for full details and book now to avoid disappointment!
Stunning Tapestry Back on Display @ Cannon Hall
17th October 2023
A historic tapestry, part of the Cannon Hall Museum Collection, has been conserved with the aid of a grant from the AIM Pilgrim Trust Conservation Scheme and with the help of donations and a gift in a will from the … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill Wins Sandford Award
16th October 2023
Worsbrough Mill and Country Park is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. The award is in recognition of its high-quality learning opportunities and outstanding audience engagement. Judges were particularly impressed by the team’s … Continue reading
Journey To Middle Earth Exhibition
Museum visitors in Barnsley will be transported to a magical world at a new exhibition which promises dragons, elves, and haunting soundscapes. The Magic of Middle-earth is dedicated to the incredible work of J.R.R Tolkien and the generations of writers, … Continue reading
