Orwell’s road to Barnsley uncovered in new film
Almost 90 years since he tramped his way through Barnsley, a film about George Orwell’s infamous visit to the town has been created by filmmaker Dave Cherry and media students at Barnsley College. Orwell had a two-week stay in Barnsley in March 1936 while gathering information for his book The...
Eletto Wanna be the stars
They may have been born in this millennium, but there’s something timeless about Eletto. Each track on the Barnsley folk duo’s debut EP I Wanna Be The Star has its own nostalgic style that transcends the country and folk genre. Compelling vocal harmonies blend with poetic, melancholy lyrics and ritualistic...
Barnsley Photographic Society in the picture for 100 years
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Barnsley Photographic Society, with an exhibition at Barnsley Civic set to capture the centenary celebrations. When a group of artists first got together at Mr Roberts’ studio on Shambles Street, on 21st May 1924, the 35mm camera hadn’t yet been launched and photographs...
Ee By Magnum: Uncovering Tom Selleck’s Barnsley connection
He’s just as famous for his thick moustache as he is for his starring roles. But a previously unknown fact about Hollywood actor Tom Selleck is that his ancestry can be traced back to right here in Barnsley. A team of local investigators have given Selleck’s Magnum P.I. character a...
The magic of Maurice Dobson Museum
Museums are more than just gigantic display cabinets where forgotten objects go to be gawped at. The humble museum has the power to reflect and shape our society, providing priceless lessons about the past. Darfield’s Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre is the epitome of that, giving visitors a lesson...
Barnsley Serves the World: history of the former Slazenger Factory
This April, Experience Barnsley is unveiling a new exhibition, Barnsley Serves the World, dedicated to the former staff at Barnsley’s Slazenger factory.
Aroundtown Meets the Nicholson family of Cannon Hall Farm
We meet the Nicholson family of Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley to discover their 30-year journey to becoming one of Yorkshire’s best visitor attractions.
The history of theatres in Barnsley
Throughout the year, theatre continues to hold prevalence in the hearts of many people who enjoy watching a show, musical or play. Yet at Christmastime, it holds special memories with family pantomimes bringing the magic of theatre to life across generations. In Barnsley, the theatre scene has fluctuated over the...
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