Barnsley's museum and archive collections include fine and decorative art, social and industrial history, archaeology, archival documents and photographs, local studies literature and sound and film.
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From the 1880's and for more than a centurym Slazenger's Barnsley factory sent tennis balls and equipment around the world, including to the Wimbledon Championship every year. With the company's reputation at stake, only the best and most experienced employees were put on the 'Wimbledon Section'. Products were rigorously tested and checked. Photo © Norman Taylor
Barnsley's first station in Cudworth, 1840
The mill became run down in the mid-20th century. Severe storms in the 1950s didn't help its condition.
Arthur Bower with his wooden rattle which he took to the first Barnsley football match in 1948
Bryony Nixon with her school shirt signed by all friends on the last day of school.
Peggy Airey in oil on canvas by Abel Hold (1815-1896), Fox Bequest.
Bronze Roman bracelet, 2nd to 3rd century AD. This roman bracelet was found during open cast coal mining at Billingley in 1950. The ends of the bracelet are moulded in the form of a serpents head. BMBC.TH.1362 Photo © Norman Taylor
Hurricane Before St Malo in oil on canvas by Eugene Isabey (1803-1886), Cooper Bequest.
Wooded Landscape with a Bridge in oil on panel by Roelandt Savery (1576-1639), Cooper Bequest.
Swimming and boating on the reservoir became so popular that a beach was made!
