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Words from Poet Laureate bring derelict Barnsley alleyway back to life
Words by the poet laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon Armitage. But, instead of being in a gallery, it is displayed on a wall in an alley off Eldon Street.
Protect Barnsley’s history through the South Yorkshire Local Heritage List
Barnsley is famous for its heritage. It’s packed with stunning historic buildings and locations, but are there some that people can help protect?
Barnsley Museums’ Digital Engagement Curator wins Emerging Digital Leader category
Barnsley Museums are delighted to announce their Digital Engagement Curator, Michael Hardy, has been recognised at the first ever Digital Culture Awards, run by Arts Council England’s Digital Culture Network in the Emerging Digital Leader category.
School Trips are back on at Barnsley Museums
School workshops are back at Barnsley Museums, with lots more on offer.
Digital volunteers set to make big impact for Barnsley Museums thanks to National Lottery funding
Barnsley Museums has been awarded £32,000 of National Lottery funding to launch a digital volunteering initiative and break down barriers to heritage.
How pioneering culture is helping diversify Barnsley’s high street offer
A trio of innovative museum spaces are set to open in The Glass Works next week, bringing a fresh and distinctive cultural dynamic to Barnsley Town Centre.
Barnsley Museums shortlisted for National Award
Barnsley Museums has been shortlisted for a national award for their work with the group ‘Feels Like Home’. A project that has been set up for people new to Barnsley for whom English isn’t their first language, delivered in partnership with Barnsley Refugee Council
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO BARNSLEY AS ONE OF 54 PRIORITY PLACES NATIONALLY
Today, Arts Council England has announced that Barnsley will be one of 15 priority places in the North where they want to develop new opportunities for investment, as part of the publication of its three-year Delivery Plan for 2021 - 2024.
Trio of new museum spaces set for Barnsley’s multi-million pound centre
A new tourist attraction featuring a trio of museum experiences with cutting edge technology will open at the new Glass Works development in Barnsley.