Stairs to nowhere. Stainborough Castle folly tower. Wentworth Castle gardens. The entire building was conceived and erected as a romantic part ruined ‘medieval castle’ in 1731. An expensive project to impress and compete with cousins at Wentworth Woodhouse. @BarnsleyCivicTrust

The neat new exterior of J Lodge & Sons, Eldon Street, Barnsley c.1955. I remember getting papers and magazines from the open service area on the right of the entrance. And occasionally popped inside for stationery items. See previous post too. Barnsley Archives & Local Studies @BarnsleyCivicTrust

@BarnsleyCivicTrust awards evening

Yesterday, staff and clients braved the weather to attend the unveiling of the George Orwell blue plaque, organised by Barnsley Civic Trust and supported by the Orwell Society.

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@BRChamberEvents Diane presenting @BarnsleyCivicTrust award

Development of Barnsley Town Centre: talk by Kathy McArdle on Thursday 30th November at 6.30pm in the Town Hall Experience Barnsley Learning Lab. Free to all. For more: barnsleycivictrust.org.uk

An illustrated talk on the historic streets of Barnsley town and their significant buildings will be given by Stuart Currie of the Tasker Trust. 7pm Tuesday 11 June at the Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane off Huddersfield Road. All welcome. barnsleycivictrust.org.uk #barnsleyisbrill

Good article in Chronicle (22 Feb) on listed buildings. Most recent 'listing' 41/43 Church Street. More on facebook/barnsleycivictrust

Today is #BrothersDay Fred, Ernest & Charles Walker are just three of the names that appear on Lightlines, artwork commemorating 100 years since the #Somme It is on permanent display in Churchfields Peace Gardens. barnsleycivictrust.org.uk/lightlines #BarnsleyRemembers

Historic lodges in grade 2 listed Locke Park to be sold by auction. North Lodge built 1860s; South Lodge 1870s
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Barnsley Council investment in Town Centre 'Glass Works' developments. More on facebook | barnsleycivictrust. The Glass Works events next week.

Talk on Tuesday 30 April on Barnsley's early industry, open to everyone.
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Keiron Dunn's talk tomorrow at 7pm, Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane off Huddersfield Road, in Barnsley of course. barnsleycivictrust.org.uk

Our James Hudson Taylor talk is on Tuesday of this week at the Masonic Hall, 7pm. All welcome. barnsleycivictrust.org.uk

Commemoration of laying up of Barnsley Pals Colours -event on Sunday 2 June 2019 afternoon with procession, colour party with new replica colours, Dodworthcollieryband, ceremony at cenotaph, exhibition and St Mary's service. barnsleycivictrust.org.uk

S Y Industrial History Society presents Hugh Willmott on ‘Glass Making in South Yorkshire – its History and Technology’, this year's Joseph Bramah memorial lecture, Sponsored by Barnsley Council. 7.00pm on Monday 25th March at the The Cooper Gallery. See: barnsleycivictrust.org.uk

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John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith) You know what to do peeps.

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Barnsley's Linen Industry —The 2024 Bramah Lecture on 8th April. Open to all but book a place...
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A talk on ‘What was in the News about Barnsley in the 1800s’ by Josh Daniels. To be held in Barnsley Town Hall at 6.30pm on Thursday 21 March. Hear all about it and tell us if you're going for numbers via: barnsleycivictrust.org.uk/what-was-in-th…