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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Mystery of the dead shark in the River Dearne

NEW HOME: The unveiling of the war memorial on Sunday.

War memorial takes pride of place in heart of town

MINING MEMORIES: John Greaves with some his mining memorabilia, Picture Shaun Colborn PD093325

John digs deep to keep mining heritage alive for future generations

LOTTA BOTTLE: A rare blue Codd bottle has fetched a unbelievable £33,000 at a recent auction, held at Elsecar, Alan Blakeman with the ultra rare codd bottle. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093327

Antique hunter Alan breaks world record twice

COAL STORY: The trust’s research volunteers, choosing some of the exhibits for Wentworth’s Coal Story. L-R: Andy Wallis, Ian Smith, Deborah Smith, Andy Smith.

Teenage miner’s heroism retold in exhibition

HISTORY: Dozens of people turned up to the event at Cannon Hall.

Polish war story revisited

OPERATION: Preparatory work has begun in the Netherlands.

Netherlands recovery mission of war hero edges closer

IN DAYS GONE BY: The clock has proudly occupied its Eldon Street viewpoint for more than a century. Photo: Barnsley Archives.

Historic clock set to tick for decades to come

HISTORY:Peter Roberts,Allen Parks,Tony Wiles and CharlieAtkinson.Picture:CharleyAtkins.

Blue plaque honours to town’s rich history

FILM: Wayne Sables.

Film records village’s links to Indian Ocean island

MEMORIES: Shaun Welbourn with what he believes are sketches from the Chronicle in the 1930s.

Long-lost sketches uncovered in summer house

RESPECT: Barnsley residents paid their respect on D-Day. Picture: Finn Smith.

Barnsley remembers D-Day heroes

The open day at Barnsley Main last Saturday.

Historic landmark shows off unique piece of jewellery

WENTWORTH GARDENS: 5th anniversary of the re-opening of Wentworth gardens. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093209

Listed gardens’ revival thanks to partnership

GRAND PLANS: Artist impressions of Barnsley Civic’s front entrance.

September opening for theatre’s iconic entrance

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LOCAL HISTORY: Looking back on Cudworth choir's high notes

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Memories of the glorious game

Barnsley RUFC, March 1957

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Rugby teams of the 50s and 60s

BRICK BY BRICK: Workers rebuilding the crumbling wall at Cannon Hall grounds. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093164

Endangered wall set for restoration thanks to funding

Rob Younger studying the Kes Print.

Rare print of classic Kes discovered in loft

Barnsley Market Day on May Day Green

LOCAL HISTORY: A glimpse into a bygone age

Glazier Charles Firth, who helped build St Andrew’s Church in Hoyland.

Historian delves into personal link with church

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lavish production in the park

Tesco community champion presenting £370 to the volunteers at Barnsley Main Heritage Group.

Volunteers working hard to preserve mining heritage

Sgt Alfred Mortimer

Dutch mission could bring closure for war hero’s family

BLUE PLAQUE: George Orwell.

George Orwell plaque to be unveiled

DNA FINDER: Jill Ives who has found more than 100 relatives for people using DNA profiling. Pict

Kind Jill offers ‘long-lost family’ support

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: When Oakwell paid tribute to Barnsley legend Joe Joyce

NEW MURAL: A new welcome to Wombwell mural has been officially unveiled by Coun James Higginbottom and Endorsed by the Mayor, Railtrack, Northern Rail, British Transport police, SYMCA, South Yorkshire Police, and the Wombwell area partnership alliance, done by local artist Nikki Whiston Inks it spells out diversity, Heritage and mind well being to visitors to Wombwell. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093013

New station artwork pays tribute to town’s history

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Theatrical flashback to the fifties

FRESH HOPE: Grimethorpe Hall.

New snapshot reveals ‘at risk’ historic sites

WREATH LAYING: Arthur Scargill attended the wreath laying ceremony outside the NUM office in Barnsley on Saturday. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092932

Lost miners remembered at memorial event

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Artists exploring Maurice’s legacy

MINER COMMENT: Former Miner Alex Mathewson ,still has something to say about the miners strike, from 40 years ago. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092961

‘It was the biggest set-up I’ve ever seen’

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Arthur Scargill joins 40th anniversary rally

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Mining communities ‘deserve apology’

GHOST SIGNS: The sign was uncovered on Eldon Street.

‘Ghost signs’ revealed amid major works

GRAND PLANS: New life is set to given to Penistone’s coal drops.

Plans unveiled for historic coal drops heritage site

SILVER SCREEN: Rebecca and her dad Dean will see their film Regeneration showed at Cineworld in Barnsley.

Big screen showing delights young filmmaker

CELEBRATING HISTORY: Residents are being encouraged to share their memories of Elsecar.

Residents invited to help make history

WOMEN AGAINST PIT CLOSURES: The miners’ strike also saw women campaigning against the government’s actions.

Shining a light on women who stood by their men

PROUD: Neil Morris with the book he co-wrote about his uncle’s colourful life.

Nephew’s pride as soldier’s story finally told

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Danny explores area’s best-kept secrets

Filmmakers Dean and Rebecca Sills.

Family duo digs deep for latest project

SEEING PROGRESS: Heritage action zone work progress is now clear for all to see according to project manager Tegwen Roberts. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092893

‘Eldon Street is a very special place’

A view down Market Hill in 1978.

How Stuart’s repainting the town ...

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Looking back: Barnsley kids of the 50s

FUNDRAISER: Carole Foster in front of the North Tower.

Clock ticking on new campaign