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ITV Calendar News- Remembering the Oaks Disaster
In June 2016 ITV Calendar News filmed a piece about the Oaks Disaster and the 150th anniversary commemorations.
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Oaks Disaster Walks
2016 is the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster, the worst in English history. The DVLP are arranging a range of activities to mark the…
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Great response to our Oaks Disaster research
We released the findings of our research into the men and boys killed in the 1866 Oaks Disaster in April 2016 and the reaction has been…
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DVLP in Barnsley Museums Annual Review
The DVLP are featured in the annual review of the Barnsley Museums Service of Barnsley Council.
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Oaks Disaster Guided Walks
Three guided walks to tell the story of the Oaks Colliery Disaster.
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Mammal Weekend Gallery
Some photos of our mammal weekend with the Mammal Society at Worsbrough Mill.
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New research reveals higher death toll for 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster
A team of volunteers has been delving deeper than ever before into the history of the 1866 Oaks Colliery Disaster at Hoyle Mill, Barnsley.
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DVLP Community Grants Scheme
The DVLP have now launched their grant scheme offering between £500 and £2,000 for projects that support the work of the DVLP in relation to the…
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Dearne Valley Geocaching Photos
We are working with local enthusiasts to place new geocaches and take people to locations that have a story to tell. The Dearne Valley is rich…
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Memories of Maurice
We worked with Qdos Creates to produce this one-man, site specific, play based on the life of Maurice Dobson.