Author Archives: Barnsley Civic Trust

Barnsley Civic Trust Retail Awards

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

The excitement is growing, coming up on the evening of Wednesday 23 October is the Barnsley Civic Trust Retail Awards celebratory event. The businesses nominated for the top awards are being contacted with the winners announced that evening. Great news … Continue reading →

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Consultations – have your say …

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

There are a number of important consultations being undertaken by Barnsley Council at the moment.  Consultation on additional Supplementary Planning Documents, and statements and plans for Cawthorne and Elsecar. The consultation is open until Monday 14 OctoberView consultation Consultation on the … Continue reading →

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James Hudson Taylor guided walk – Tuesday 17 September

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

A red plaque trail commemorates the places that James Hudson Taylor would have known in Barnsley. That’s  James Hudson Taylor – a lad from Barnsley who in the 19th century became a missionary, went to China, and founded one of the … Continue reading →

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Talk: Historic Barnsley Streets – Buildings lost and to retain

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

Barnsley’s historic streets, significant buildings sadly lost and those we should ensure do not disappear in the future. Continue reading →

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Barnsley Civic Trust annual general meeting

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

A short annual general meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 11 June 2019. It will last about half an hour. Nominations are welcome to join the executive committee – please contact the secretary for a form. Refreshments will … Continue reading →

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Centenary Commemoration of Barnsley Pals Colours laying up

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

The Centenary Commemoration of the laying-up in St Mary’s of the Barnsley Pals Colours is being held on Sunday afternoon 2 June 2019. There will be a procession to the Cenotaph led by a colour party carrying the new replica … Continue reading →

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Barnsley Civic Trust talk on Tuesday 30 April

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust
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Glass making in South Yorkshire

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

Joseph Bramah Annual Memorial Lecture ‘Glass Making in South Yorkshire – its History and Technology’ by Hugh Willmott. Dr Hugh Willmott is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at Sheffield University and is an inspirational speaker. The talk is open to … Continue reading →

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James Hudson Taylor talk

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

Great talk on Tuesday 26 February by Fred Thompson and Philip Nuthall on the James Hudson Taylor trail in Barnsley and on Salem Church. We discusssed raising awareness of James Hudson Taylor and attracting more people to Barnsley to visit … Continue reading →

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JAMES HUDSON TAYLOR TALK – 7pm on Tuesday 26 February

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Barnsley Civic Trust

James Hudson Taylor – a lad from Barnsley who in the 19th century became a missionary, went to China, and founded one of the largest movements in the world. Philip Nuttall and Fred Thompson from Barnsley’s James Hudson Taylor Group … Continue reading →

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