Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barnsley Town Hall
In or near Gilroyd.
Barnsley Town Hall — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barnsley Town Hall is a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre showcases the history and stories of Barnsley through various exhibits and collections. Visitors can explore the museum's displays, which span thousands of years, and engage with local history through interactive experiences.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnsley Town Hall is located in Yorkshire. This prominent municipal building features a distinctive architectural style, reflecting the town's civic pride. It serves as a centre for local governance and community events.
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Background
Architecture
The site selected for the new building in Church Street had previously been occupied by a row of domestic properties. The foundation stone for the building was laid by Councillor Robert Plummer, a former mayor, on 21 April 1932. The facility, which was designed by Sir Arnold Thornely in the classical style and built of Portland stone at a cost of was £148,697, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 14 December 1933. incorporating a public clock by Gillett & Johnston. George Orwell, in his book The Road to Wigan Pier, was highly critical of this expenditure, and said that the council should have spent the money on improving the housing and living conditions of the local miners.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5542, -1.4827
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Phone
- +44 1226 772500
- Established
- 1933
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-3.30pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- www.experience-barnsley.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Barnsley Town Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnsley Town Hall?
- Barnsley Town Hall is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 2TA), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Barnsley Town Hall?
- Barnsley Town Hall — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnsley Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 2TA.
- When was Barnsley Town Hall built?
- Built or established in 1933.
- Who owns Barnsley Town Hall?
- Barnsley Town Hall is owned by | designation1 =Grade II Listed Building.
- Is Barnsley Town Hall a protected site?
- Yes — Barnsley Town Hall is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barnsley Town Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Barnsley Town Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnsley Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 2TA.