Tag: Barnsley Town Centre

Historic Buildings in Barnsley Town Centre: Friday 13th September Tour

Barnsley Civic Trust has a guided walk around Barnsley Town Centre on Friday 13th September. It tells the history of the Town through some of the historic and architecturally interesting buildings which can be seen today.

An earlier tour in Regent Street

The tour includes a visit to the historic Miners Hall in Barnsley where the NUM Archivist will talk about the many historic NUM colliery banners which are kept there and the small museum in the building.

The tour lasts about 2½ hours, starts at 10.30am and there’s about a mile of walking.

There are still a few places left on the tour and you can book a place by emailing contact@barnsleycivictrust.org.uk.

The tour was initially open to members but non-members can now book a place on this tour. If there is a wider demand, tours will be repeated at a later date.

 

Fascinating Stories of Eldon Street

Dr Tegwen Roberts will give an illustrated presentation on the ‘Fascinating Stories of Eldon Street, unearthed in the High Street Heritage Action Zone, on Thursday 10 October in the Council Chamber of Barnsley Town Hall at 6.30pm. Open to everyone. No charge but donations welcome.

The recently completed Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) has worked with the local community to uncover and celebrate the stories and often overlooked heritage of one of Barnsley’s most important historic high streets.

The restoration of the historic fabric of Eldon Street has also been part of the HAZ; it has worked with local businesses and property owners to fund conservation repairs to key historic buildings on the west side of Eldon Street.

This event is open to all whether or not you are a Member but will follow a short AGM for the Civic Trust.

The Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone was a four year joint project between Barnsley Council and Historic England, completed in 2024. Dr Tegwen Roberts was the Eldon Street HSHAZ Project Leader. Barnsley Civic Trust contributed to aspects of the Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone.  Barnsley Civic Trust talks are arranged in partnership with the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies..

The Development of Barnsley Town Centre, Thursday 30 November.

Kathy McArdle, Barnsley Council Service Director for Regeneration and Culture, is giving a talk on the development of Barnsley Town Centre. This will bring us right up to date with what has taken place and what the future may hold to keep the town centre vibrant with the pressures that it faces.

The presentation is in the Learning Lab of Experience Barnsley in the Town Hall with the kind cooperation of Barnsley Archives and Local Studies.
Please note the earlier start time and the venue: 
6.30pm, Barnsley Town Hall Learning Lab
Thursday 30 November: All welcome