Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley
Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is a museum 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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Place summary
The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is located in Yorkshire and houses various museums that reflect its industrial heritage and local culture. The borough's museums include the Barnsley Museum and the Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, both of which showcase the region's history and community life.
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Background
History
The borough was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It covered the whole area of 12 former districts and parts of another two, which were all abolished at the same time: The county borough of Barnsley had been self-governing, whereas the other 13 districts were all lower-tier authorities where county-level services were provided by West Riding County Council. From its creation in 1974 until 1986, the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley was a district-level authority, with county-level services provided by South Yorkshire County Council. The county council was abolished in 1986, since when Barnsley has been responsible for all local government services. The borough…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5500, -1.4667
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S71 1HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Official site
- www.barnsley.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley?
- Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.5500°, -1.4667°.
- Is Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. Check ahead for specific facilities.