Experience Barnsley
Dave Allemby
London 2012 Olympics touchbearer Dave Allenby
Collections
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.
If you would like to make an enquiry about the collections, please email artsmuseumsandarchives@barnsley.gov.uk
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Worsbrough Mill
Mill in need of repair
The mill became run down in the mid-20th century. Severe storms in the 1950s didn't help its condition.
Cannon Hall
Ceramic Vase
'Cannon Hall' ceramic vase made by Sian Leeper for Moorcroft, 2007
Experience Barnsley
1970s MINISTERIAL RED BOX
The design of these lead-lined boxes have changed little since the 1860s. They're designed to keep ministerial documents safe. This one belonged to Lord Roy Mason, MP for the Barnsley constituencyfrom 1953 - 1983. Photo © Norman Taylor
Worsbrough Mill
The mill renovated
Looking beautiful in the sunshine, this shot from the 1970's reveals the results of the mill's renovation.
Cannon Hall
Capriccio
Capriccio: A Colonnade Opening onto the Courtyard of a Palace by Giovanni Antonio Canal, c. 1765
Elsecar
Miners Cottages, 1790s
Plans by Georgian architect John Carr for Miners Cottages at Elsecar (thanks to Sheffield City Council).