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The Romany Woodsman - A Living History Exhibition
An exciting opportunity to meet the Romany Woodsman, at his 'settlement' in Worsbrough Mill Country Park
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When the Oaks Fired
In 2016 we marked the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster, the worst in English history, with an exhibition at Experience Barnsley.
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DVLP community grant scheme is preserving the past
Local historian Jane Ainsworth has written a new blog about a DVLP grant funded project to preserve the Regimental Colours of the Barnsley Pals Battalions
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Victorian mining in Barnsley brought to life
England’s worst ever mining disaster has been brought to life using cutting edge 3D technology.
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Oaks Colliery Disaster Anniversary
150 years after the worst mining disaster in English history the community of Barnsley has come together to remember and reflect.
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Remembering the Lives Lost in Barnsley Mining Disaster
The lives of almost 400 people lost in England’s worst mining catastrophe are to be remembered in a series of commemorative events in Barnsley in December. Research…
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The Second DVLP Celebration Supper
The second of our Celebration Suppers - the chance to find out more about what the DVLP has being doing and learn about the work of…
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Oaks Colliery in Virtual Reality
As part of commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Disaster the colliery is being built in full virtual reality.
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Stories of the Somme - John Glynn
A short film telling one man's story of his experiences of the Battle of the Somme through a dramatised account of his letters sent back home…
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The First DVLP "Celebration Supper"
The first DVLP "Celebration Supper " was a resounding success and more are planned.