Barnsley, UK
Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, has a proud mining heritage. Monks, who first erected a chapel and then established a market, built the original foundations of the town.
Barnsley was also important for linen weaving and has a long history of glass making, but is most well known for its coalmines.
Today, the Elsecar Heritage Centre, a former estate and colliery dating back to 1782, is a conservation village. Its Newcomen beam engine is the only one in the world to have remained in its original location.
The centre houses craft workshops, antique centres and exhibitions alongside a children’s indoor play centre, cafe and a historical steam railway. Nearby, canal walks, access to the Pennines and restored ironworks and colliery workshops can also be enjoyed.
Other restored buildings in Barnsley include a derelict Methodist chapel, now The Lamproom Theatre, which is entirely run by volunteers and you can also visit the Old Post Office, converted into a restaurant.
Barnsley
Barnsley, UK
Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, has a proud mining heritage. Monks, who first erected a chapel and then established a market, built the original foundations of the town. Barnsley was also important for linen weaving and has a long history of glass making, but is most well known for its coalmines. Today, the Elsecar Heritage Centre, […]