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Celebrating the Barnsley
Chronicle’s 160th Birthday
Discovery Centre Tuesday 16 October 10am - 6.30pm
On the 160th birthday of the Barnsley Chronicle, call into Barnsley Archives and
find out more about its extensive newspaper holdings spanning over 200 years and discover how you can use local newspapers to further your research.
Free drop-in activity
Archives on Tour!
Hoylandswaine Village Hall Wednesday 17 October 10am - 1pm
Did you know that Hoylandswaine once had its own district council? Join the Archives team in Hoylandswaine village to view selected documents from this newly catalogued collection and discover what village life was like during the 19th and early 20th centuries using original material.
Free drop-in activity
Family History Surgeries
Discovery Centre
Wednesdays
24 October 2018 | 12 December 2018 | 16 January 2019
10am - 4pm
Uncover the stories in your family tree by booking onto a free 30 minute session with a member of the Archives team and discover how you can start your research.
Free
Booking Essential
Please call: 01226 773950
Felt and Button Poppy Making
Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 October 11am - 2pm
Drop-in to the learning lab to create a felt and button poppy. Make a poppy for the Experience Barnsley wreath (which will be presented at the cenotaph on Monday 12 November) and one to take home.
Free drop-in, donations welcome
All children to be accompanied by an adult.
