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![Historical documents from Gawber Primary School are now available to view in Barnsley Archives.](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBcHdwIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--93584242b9e9524cbf27f9bfc0c656f36784c1c1/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Barnsley%20Council%20Archive%20Dept%2085.jpg)
Historical documents from Gawber Primary School are now available to view in Barnsley Archives.
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based in Barnsley Town Hall and part of Experience Barnsley Museum, has added fascinating documents relating to Gawber Primary School to their collections.
![New Opening Hours for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdFVvIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--994191659039568f2740aa3e5dc98a9a5dbbad77/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Barnsley%20Council%20Archive%20Dept%2085.jpg)
New Opening Hours for Barnsley Archives and Local Studies
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies, based in Barnsley Town Hall and part of Barnsley Museums, have new opening times.
![Experience Barnsley Museum welcomes you to discover the Chamber of Treasures](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc29sIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--c664c7b9060fc0137385f1637f372aa2c4a266d1/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/TH.EN.2023.109A-Low-Res.jpg)
Experience Barnsley Museum welcomes you to discover the Chamber of Treasures
A new room has been created in Experience Barnsley Museum featuring a small interactive gallery, displaying stories of the town's people and places through objects and archaeology.
![Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc29rIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--3c48bfa011d8fe58a1b1d0a0d0829db9a76acf99/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Wildsmith%20U%20image.jpg)
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.
![Experience Barnsley Museum is looking for Britain’s Best Tolkien Memorabilia](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdlloIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--4fc36870f0d5f2ce6ba9a79377e63b0a1d135088/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/WEB-JPM23-4274.jpg)
Experience Barnsley Museum is looking for Britain’s Best Tolkien Memorabilia
Experience Barnsley Museum is currently hosting the ‘Magic of Middle-earth’, an exhibition which celebrates the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien.
![Experience Barnsley hosts Community Toy Swap to help with the cost of Christmas](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbEVoIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--f9a8550fc2b555ba93c5e5ab837437e94406b7a7/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Toys.jpg)
Experience Barnsley hosts Community Toy Swap to help with the cost of Christmas
Experience Barnsley Museums is hosting a Community Toy Swap to help people with the cost of Christmas.
![Award winning artwork reinstalled](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBc2tnIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--06ae8bed8dd4ddeac9922f3bab150bb589c429e3/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Light%20Lines.jpg)
Award winning artwork reinstalled
A stunning piece of artwork commemorating the 300 Barnsley men who lost their lives on the first day of the Battle of the Somme has been repaired and reinstalled in Churchfield Peace Gardens.
![JOURNEY TO MAGICAL MIDDLE-EARTH WITH EXCITING NEW TOLKIEN INSPIRED EXHIBITION](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBZ01mIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--b467f171994bc95d671336b6bcff81d53441f7b8/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/Lead%20Image.png)
JOURNEY TO MAGICAL MIDDLE-EARTH WITH EXCITING NEW TOLKIEN INSPIRED EXHIBITION
Museum visitors in Barnsley will be transported to a magical world later this month which promises dragons, elves, and haunting soundscapes.
![Album launch and premier at the Parkway Cinema](/rails/active_storage/representations/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdHdlIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--0762f078e5b923cc34bbe402a93f0ff206c630b3/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaDdCam9VWTI5dFltbHVaVjl2Y0hScGIyNXpld2s2RUdGMWRHOWZiM0pwWlc1MFZEb01aM0poZG1sMGVVa2lDMk5sYm5SbGNnWTZCa1ZVT2d0eVpYTnBlbVZKSWcwME1EQjRNakkzWGdZN0NGUTZDV055YjNCSkloQTBNREI0TWpJM0t6QXJNQVk3Q0ZRPSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--646fefc62ebf4519413f206b540923f78a907de8/LYR%20Barnsley%20Parkway%2023092022%20Dom%20Somers%20(1).jpg)
Album launch and premier at the Parkway Cinema
Tickets are now available for a unique event at the Parkway cinema that combines the launch of new material by Simon Armitage and LYR, and a new radio ballad both of which are inspired by stories of Eldon Street in Barnsley Town Centre.