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Cannon Hall Events

Archaeological
Building Recording
Sun 8 March
As part of the RESTORING THE
GLORY, REVEALING THE SECRETS
project, we will be running a series
of FREE workshops exploring the
history and archaeology of Cannon
Hall Museum, Park and Gardens.
This workshop is your chance to
get behind the scenes at Cannon
Hall Museum and investigate real
unanswered questions in a part of
the hall that has never been fully
investigated. historic building, including research, Appropriate clothing advised.
The course will be run by professional investigation and survey techniques. No previous knowledge required
buildings archaeologists Oliver Refreshments will be provided 11am–3pm | Free event, meeting
Jessop and James Thomson. You and participants can either bring at Cannon Hall Museum entrance
will learn detective skills to unpick their own lunch or purchase it Bookable via Eventbrite
and record the development of a from a food outlet on the day.

Georgian Baking Picturing the Park Basic materials (such as pencils,
charcoal and paper) are available,
Wed 19 Feb Sketching and Drawing however please feel free to bring
Come and join us in the Victorian Wed 26 Feb, 25 Mar & 22 Apr your own. Don’t forget to wear sturdy
Kitchens and bake shortbread A monthly, relaxed drawing session in footwear and suitable outdoor
biscuits and apple tarts inspired by our historic gardens under the gentle clothing in case of poor weather.
the Georgian period. Please bring a guidance of local artist, Louise Wright. To find out more, please email
large tin to take your baking home in. Enjoy making pictures in beautiful gabylees@barnsley.gov.uk
1–3pm | Suitable for children aged surroundings in the company of others. 10:30am–1:30pm | Free drop-in
7–11 | £15 per child | Bookable via Suitable for all ability levels with no sessions | Donations welcome
Eventbrite pressure to create a masterpiece!
Georgian Inspired
Crafts
Tues 18 & Fri 21 Feb
Come and find out more about life in
Georgian times in the museum and
make your own Georgian inspired
crafts. Make and decorate your own
fan, find out about language of fans
and create an upcycled playing card
notebook. Meet us in the Spencer
Wing of the museum.
10am–12pm & 1–3pm | Suitable
for all ages | Free drop-in sessions