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Barnsley Museums Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike
Barnsley Museums will mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, one of the most significant episodes in Barnsley and Britain’s history, with a year-long programme of events and activity beginning on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.
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Ghost’ signs of Eldon Street reveal hidden history
Conservation works on historic shopfronts have uncovered hidden traces of past businesses… As part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), major conservation works have been taking place at 32-38 Eldon Street, a historic street in Barnsley town centre with a fascinating past.
Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic free attractions.
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Lynne Minett appointed as new Group Leader for Barnsley Museums
Barnsley Museums has announced the appointment of Lynne Minett as its new Group Leader of Heritage and Museums. A role that will see Lynne head up the award-winning Museum services, leading on its ambitions for the future.
February Half Term Fun at Barnsley Museums
It’s set to be a fabulous February half-term at Barnsley Museums with an action-packed week of free family fun.
Work well underway on £4m project to restore buildings on historic Eldon Street in Barnsley
Visitors to Barnsley town centre may have spotted scaffolding as work is underway to restore buildings on Eldon Street, between Regent Street and the junction of Market Hill.
Have your say on Historic Streets in Barnsley
People are invited to an important consultation event where they will have their say on the future of some of Barnsley’s historic town centre streets.
Storying Barnsley Principal Townscapes
Barnsley Council’s Cultural Development Fund team are looking to commission South Yorkshire-based artists with experience of community engagement to create the designs for ‘townscapes’ that will represent and give a flavour of the following Principal Towns of Barnsley.
Funding secured for Barnsley Museums Schools and Family Learning Programme
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has secured funding of forty thousand pounds from the Garfield Weston Foundation on behalf of Barnsley Museums.