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Have your say on Historic Barnsley Streets
People are invited to come along to two important consultation events where they can have their say on the future of some of Barnsley’s historic town centre streets.
Blue plaque unveiled to Joseph Bramah
Inventor Joseph Bramah will be remembered on Tuesday, 12 September when a blue plaque is being unveiled in his honour by the Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Mick Stowe at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

Barnsley Museums fly the flag with two prestigious awards
Worsbrough Mill Country Park and Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens have retained the prestigious Green Flag award.

Unique history tour travels around Barnsley
A unique and interactive family-friendly history tour will be traveling around Barnsley this summer as part of a Cultural project led by Barnsley Museums.

Barnsley Museums Volunteering Programme goes global!
Barnsley Museums online volunteer offer is going from strength to strength, attracting participants from around the globe.

Audio Description of Eldon Street Digital Reconstruction available online
Following the launch of a remarkable digital reconstruction which transports people back to the heart of Barnsley Town Centre in the swinging 60’s, a detailed audio described version has now been revealed.

Funding secured for Barnsley Museums to support heritage activities for schools and families
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has secured £30,000 for the Outside the Box project, generously granted by The Foyle Foundation.
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Reservoir Improvement Update Event
Worsbrough Mill is making essential improvements to the reservoir in the Country Park. It includes repairs to the north and south banks of the reservoir, focusing on preserving the area for decades to come.

Barnsley Museums awarded a One Race in Heritage award
Barnsley Museums have been awarded a Level One Race in Heritage Award.