52-664: Darton is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley (part of South Yorkshire ), on the border with West Yorkshire , England. At the time of the 2001 UK census , it had a population of 14,927, increasing to 21,345 for both Darton Wards (East & West) at the 2011 Census. Formerly part of the now defunct Barnsley West and Penistone borough constituency , following the Boundary Commission for England 's report on South Yorkshire's Parliamentary constituencies in 2004 and an inquiry in 2005, it
104-524: A market . In 1249, a Royal charter was granted to Barnsley permitting it to hold a weekly market on Wednesdays and annual four-day fair at Michaelmas . By the 1290s, three annual fairs were held. The town was the centre of the Staincross wapentake , but in the mid-16th century had only 600 inhabitants. From the 17th century, Barnsley developed into a stop-off point on the route between Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield and London. The traffic generated as
156-437: A municipal borough in 1869, and a county borough in 1913. The town's boundaries were extended to absorb Ardsley and Monk Bretton in 1921 and Carlton in 1938. Barnsley was the site of a human crush that resulted in the deaths of 16 children in 1908 , at a public hall now known as The Civic , when children were rushing to watch a film in the building. Barnsley has a long tradition of glass-making, however Barnsley
208-709: A campus in the town on Church Street beside Barnsley Town Hall . This is known as the University Campus Barnsley. All 14 secondary schools in Barnsley were demolished and replaced by academy education centres, named 'SuperSchools'. These new schools combined all the previous LEA run comprehensive schools in the area into newly PFI built academies under the Building Schools for the Future programme. The Civic , in Barnsley town centre,
260-466: A combined rail and bus station that was opened on Sunday 20 May 2007; it was the first project of the Remaking Barnsley scheme. Stagecoach Yorkshire run most bus services within Barnsley, operating to and from Barnsley Interchange. Stagecoach acquired the company from Yorkshire Traction in 2005. Passenger services are provided by Northern Trains . The standard hourly service pattern
312-460: A hill". Despite there being countless farms on hills around England, the majority of the Hoylands are concentrated in Barnsley. There are over 100 schools and colleges in the borough. State education is managed by Barnsley Local Education Authority . There are 14 state-run secondary schools and around 80 primary schools . There was an independent school, Hope House School . Post-16 education
364-506: A large concentration of pubs and bars in the central district. There is also a twin auditorium cinema called Parkway Cinema Barnsley occupying what once was the Odeon Cinema on Eldon Street. Outside the town centre are large retail units, retail parks and supermarkets, which include Asda , Morrisons , Currys , and Halfords . The development of a new shopping centre was started in the town centre in late 2015. Barnsley town centre
416-586: A major redevelopment, which included provision for a theatre and public art gallery. The Civic has hosted high-profile acts such as Al Murray and Russell Howard . The Civic houses a contemporary art gallery that hosts touring exhibition from the V&;A and the Flow Gallery in London. The Civic also curates its own work for touring. The Lamproom Theatre has four theatrical companies, and showcases theatre in
468-539: A number of other large food manufacturers. Most of these businesses are based on industrial parks outside the town centre including many on reclaimed former coal mine sites. The town centre is now moving towards a service economy. In June 2024, unemployment stood at 3.4% in Barnsley North and 4.1% in Barnsley South, compared to the national level of 3.9%. The western half of the borough stretches from
520-557: A regeneration programme centred on the town centre which is still underway. Developments included the transport interchange, a cultural centre in the old Civic Hall, a Digital Media Centre (opened August 2007), and new offices and apartments throughout the town centre. At the same time new housing areas were developed. Business parks on the M1 at Junctions 37 and 36, and in the Dearne Valley, have expanded job opportunities. Unemployment
572-539: A result of its location fuelled trade, with hostelries and related services prospering. A principal centre for linen -weaving during the 18th and 19th century, Barnsley grew into an important manufacturing town. The first passenger station to serve Barnsley was opened by the North Midland Railway in 1840. Barnsley station (later called Cudworth railway station ) was located some 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (4 kilometres) away at Cudworth. On 1 January 1850
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#1732773347874624-562: Is a multi-purpose performance venue in a grade II listed building . The building was originally the Barnsley Mechanics Institute and Public Hall, built by Henry Harvey in 1877. His brother Charles Harvey, gave the building to the people of the town a few years later, renaming it the Harvey Institute. The Harvey Institute was host to many types of entertainment, including variety shows and cinema . It
676-806: Is also included. The green belt was first defined in 1979, and the area in 2017 amounted to some 23,050 hectares (230.5 km ; 89.0 sq mi), 77% of the borough. A subsidiary aim of the green belt is to encourage recreation and leisure interests, with rural landscape features, greenfield areas and facilities including the River Dearne valley, and tributaries Cawthorne Dyke and Tanyard Beck; Hugset and Dovecliffe Woods; Worsbrough Mill Park and reservoir; Dearne Valley Park; Trans Pennine Trail ; Kendray recreation ground; Locke Park ; Stainborough Cricket Club and Park; Wentworth Castle and gardens; Barnsley Colliery; Monk Bretton Priory ; Laithes Lane playing fields; and Barnsley Golf Club. Beyond Penistone,
728-599: Is as follows. Northbound services: Southbound services: Evening and Sunday services operate less frequently. Barnsley is also served by: Since the closure of Robin Hood Airport the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport , which is approximately 31 miles (50 km) away. Barnsley College is situated on a number of sites throughout the town centre, chiefly Old Mill Lane campus, SciTech Centre, Honeywell Sports campus, CUBE Construction Centre and STEM Centre. The University of Huddersfield has recently opened
780-479: Is because the West-South Yorkshire boundary ran between the village and its main source of employment, Woolley Colliery . On 15 June 2007, Darton hit the national headlines after 48 hours of torrential rain caused the River Dearne to burst its banks leading to heavy flooding in the village. The main road through the village was rendered impassable and many homes and businesses were damaged, including
832-500: Is in the process of renovation to make space for a new retail and leisure development. Alhambra Shopping Centre , which was opened in 1991, houses retailers such as Next , Poundstretcher , and Primark . Other prominent areas include Queen Street, home to Marks and Spencer , Market Street, Eldon Street and the Victorian Arcade, which houses the majority of the independent and designer retailers in Barnsley. The town also has
884-461: Is most famous for its coal mines. In 1960, there were 70 collieries within a 15-mile (24-kilometre) radius of Barnsley town centre, but the last of these closed in 1994. The National Union of Mineworkers still has its HQ in Barnsley. George Orwell mentioned the town in The Road to Wigan Pier . He arrived in the town on 11 March 1936 and spent a number of days in the town living in the houses of
936-707: Is now below the national average. The economic development of Barnsley is led by the Barnsley Development Agency. Significant industrial employers include the Ardagh Group and ASOS.com . A large part of Barnsley town centre was constructed during the 1960s. The area around Cheapside and May Day Green, the Metropolitan Centre, is home to the market and many national high street chains such as Marks & Spencer , Carphone Warehouse , Vodafone , Boots , and The Body Shop . It
988-557: Is now part of the Barnsley Central borough constituency. Darton lies on the River Dearne , directly to the east of Kexbrough , and is situated about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Mapplewell , 5 miles (8 km) north of Barnsley , 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Wakefield , 14 miles (23 km) south-east of Huddersfield , 19 miles (31 km) south of Leeds , and 21 miles (34 km) north of Sheffield . It
1040-526: Is provided at Barnsley College and the sixth form of Penistone Grammar School . An adult education college, Northern College, is located at Wentworth Castle in Stainborough . The University of Huddersfield has a campus in Barnsley town centre. In terms of television, the area is served by BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire broadcasting from the Emley Moor transmitter. Radio stations for
1092-532: Is rooted in its industrial heritage and it has a tradition of brass bands , originally created as social clubs by its mining communities. Following the Norman invasion of 1066, many abbeys and priories were built in Yorkshire. Norman landowners increased their revenues and established new towns such as Barnsley, Doncaster , Hull , Leeds , Scarborough and Sheffield , among others. Of towns founded before
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#17327733478741144-622: Is served by the A637 road and is bisected by the M1 motorway (junction 38 being a mile to the north). Its location is approximately 53°35′6″N 1°31′57″W / 53.58500°N 1.53250°W / 53.58500; -1.53250 , at an elevation of around 260 feet (79 m) above mean sea level . The name Darton is believed to be an amalgamation of "Dearne" and the Anglo-Saxon word "ton" (meaning 'town'). Hence, in ancient times it
1196-647: Is the seat of local government in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley . The County Borough of Barnsley was created in 1913, administered independently of the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972 , the county borough was abolished and Barnsley became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in the new county of South Yorkshire, along with nine urban districts and parts of two rural districts of
1248-448: Is the village of Hoyland itself south-east of Barnsley on the road to Sheffield, which includes the former hamlets of Hoyland Common, Upper Hoyland and Hoyland Nether ( nether being old English for "lower"). Hoylandswaine is located on the opposite side of the wide valley, and at almost 1000 feet above sea level has a wilder and bleaker feel than High Hoyland . The word Hoyland is derived from Norse, and at its simplest means "farm on
1300-537: Is undergoing a period of change. Projects include: The first bottle bank for glass recycling collection in the United Kingdom was introduced by both Stanley Race CBE , then president of the Glass Manufacturers' Federation and major employer Redfearn's (now Ardagh Glass) and Ron England in Barnsley. The bottle bank opened on 24 August 1977. The main transport hub is Barnsley Interchange ,
1352-575: Is within a green belt region that extends into the borough and wider surrounding counties. It is in place to reduce urban sprawl , prevent the towns in the Barnsley/Dearne Valley conurbation from further convergence, protect the identity of outlying communities, encourage brownfield reuse, and preserve nearby countryside. This is achieved by restricting inappropriate development within the designated areas, and imposing stricter conditions on permitted building. The green belt surrounds
1404-642: The Manchester and Leeds Railway opened Barnsley Exchange station, close to the town centre. On 1 May 1870 the Midland Railway opened Regent Street station, a temporary structure. A new station was opened by the MR on the Regent Street site on 23 August 1873. As it incorporated the old court house in its construction Regent Street station was renamed Barnsley Court House station . Barnsley became
1456-523: The 1150s when it was given to the Pontefract Priory . The monks built a town where three roads met: the Sheffield to Wakefield , Rotherham to Huddersfield and Cheshire to Doncaster routes. The Domesday village became known as Old Barnsley, and a town grew up on the new site. The monks erected a chapel of ease dedicated to Saint Mary , which survived until 1820 , and established
1508-689: The 63 councillors being elected at each election. The council has been controlled by the Labour Party since its creation in 1974. The borough council appoints one councillor to be the mayor every year. On the day of the mayor's appointment, a parade takes place in front of the town hall in honour of the new mayor. Barnsley borough is represented by four MPs: Dan Jarvis for Barnsley Central (Labour), Marie Tidball for Penistone & Stocksbridge (Labour), Stephanie Peacock for Barnsley East (Labour) and John Healey for Wentworth and Dearne CC (Labour). There are many Hoylands in Barnsley – there
1560-409: The Barnsley built-up area, separating towns and villages throughout the borough. Larger outlying communities such as Cudworth, Dodworth, Kendray, Monk Bretton, and Worsbrough are also exempt from the green belt area. However, nearby smaller villages, hamlets and rural areas such as Swaithe, Smithley, Low Laithes, and Upper Norcroft are 'washed over' by the designation. Much semi-rural land on the fringes
1612-1472: The Labour Party. Barnsley is located in the valley of the River Dearne at the eastern foothills of the Pennines , near the uplands of the Peak District to the west. Geologically, the town is located within the area of the South Yorkshire Coalfield , consisting of the middle coal measures and sandstones laid down in the Carboniferous period. The town is approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Sheffield , 17 miles (27 km) south of Leeds , 9 miles (14 km) south of Wakefield and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester . Ardsley , Athersley , Barugh Green , Bank End , Birdwell, Darton , Carlton , Cawthorne, Cudworth , Cundy Cross, Darfield , Dodworth , Elsecar , Gawber , Higham , Honeywell , Hoyland , Kendray , Kexbrough , Kingstone , Lundwood , Mapplewell , Monk Bretton , Tankersley, New Lodge , Oakwell , Old Town , Pogmoor , Royston , Shafton , Smithies , Silkstone, Staincross , Stairfoot , Thurnscoe , Wilthorpe , Woolley Colliery , Worsbrough (includes Worsbrough Bridge, Worsbrough Common, Worsbrough Dale, Worsbrough Village, and Ward Green ), Wombwell . Barnsley
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1664-469: The M1 to the edge of the Peak District and is rural in character. This western part includes the market town of Penistone and Wentworth Castle and its Grade I listed gardens, Cannon Hall Park and Museum, Cawthorne Jubilee Museum, Wortley Hall and gardens, and Wortley Top Forge (16th century Forge). In 2002, Barnsley Council and partners launched a consultation, "Rethinking Barnsley". It led to
1716-526: 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 forms part of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority . Elections to the council are held in three out of every four years, with one third of
1768-653: The area are: Local newspaper for the area is served by the Barnsley Chronicle . 53°33′N 1°28′W / 53.550°N 1.467°W / 53.550; -1.467 Barnsley Barnsley ( / ˈ b ɑːr n z l i / ) is a market town in South Yorkshire , England. It is the main settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and the fourth largest settlement in South Yorkshire. The town's population
1820-520: The arrival of the coal industry . From the 1850s onwards, a large number of coal pits were opened, mostly in the villages surrounding the town, especially those to the east. Coal mining was the major industry of the town until the late 1950s, when a long-term decline set in. All the mines in the borough are now closed, the last to shut being Goldthorpe Colliery in 1994. Wire, linen and glass making were also major industries, but only glass making remains, with one company still operating. The coat of arms for
1872-474: The borough is classed as urban overall, with this area being home to the vast majority of its residents. Additionally, 68% of Barnsley's 32,863 hectares is green belt and 9% is national park land, the majority of which is west of the M1. In 2007, it was estimated that Barnsley had 224,600 residents, measured at the 2011 census as 231,221. The neighbouring districts are Doncaster , Rotherham , Sheffield , High Peak , Kirklees and Wakefield . The borough
1924-492: The conquest, only Bridlington , Pocklington , and York continued at a prominent level. Although settlements had been established in the Barnsley area for centuries prior, and was a well known centre to trade, the first reference to Barnsley occurs in 1086 in the Domesday Book , in which it is called Berneslai and has a population of around 200. The town was in the parish of Silkstone and developed little until in
1976-416: The day of the election, a parade takes place in front of the town hall in honour of the new mayor. Barnsley is split into four constituencies, Barnsley North , whose MP is Dan Jarvis of the Labour Party, Barnsley South , whose MP is Stephanie Peacock of the Labour Party, Penistone and Stocksbridge , whose MP is Marie Tidball of the Labour Party, and Wentworth and Dearne , whose MP is John Healey of
2028-488: The green belt also borders the Peak District National Park. The 2011 census recorded that the population of the town was 91,297. According to the 2021 census Barnsley was 95.5% White , 1.4% Asian , 1.1% Mixed , 1.0% Black and 1.0% other . Previously 2011 census data showed the town was 94.7% White British, 1.1% Asian and 0.8% Black. The town was known for a thriving linen trade prior to
2080-420: The site since 1957. Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire , England ; the main settlement is Barnsley and other notable towns include Penistone , Wombwell and Hoyland . The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway ; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east. It is estimated that around 16% of
2132-407: The surrounding area, including many towns and villages including Penistone and Cudworth. Elections to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council have seen the Labour Party retain control of the council at every election. Following the latest election in 2012 the council has 53 Labour, 5 Barnsley Independent Group and 5 Conservative councillors . The borough council elects the mayor every year. On
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2184-618: The town has both a coal miner and a glass-blower supporting a shield and depicting local families and other industries, above a ribbon bearing the town's motto, Spectemur agendo ("Let us be judged by our acts"). Major companies in Barnsley include online retailer ASOS , the largest cake bakery in Europe, Premier Foods (formerly Lyons Bakery) who make the Mr Kipling Cake brand, Ardagh Glass (glass bottle makers), Symphony Kitchens, Premdor, several double glazing joinery manufacturers and
2236-645: The town. The Academy Theatre is part of the Take 2 Centre where performances range from comedy to musicals . The Take 2 Centre houses The Take 2 Performing Arts Academy, The Stage Door Restaurant, and The Take 2 Music Centre. Barnsley Council operates five museums, Elsecar Heritage Centre , Cannon Hall , the Cooper Gallery Worsbrough Mill and Experience Barnsley which opened in the Town Hall in 2015. Other museums in Barnsley include
2288-609: The village post office , which re-opened in June 2008. Further flooding occurred in January 2008, although the damage and disruption caused this time was not as bad as the previous year's. Darton has its own primary school and a secondary school called Darton Academy actually in Kexborough which opened in 2011. The new building (and rebranded school) replaced Darton High School -previously Darton Hall Senior School - that had been on
2340-613: The volunteer-run Darfield Museum and the Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum. Other heritage sites include Wortley Top Forge , Wortley Hall , Wentworth Castle , Monk Bretton Priory and Pot House Hamlet . HIVE Gallery is a contemporary art gallery set up in 2007. It is in Elsecar Heritage Centre and puts on eight contemporary art exhibitions per year. The HIVE programme ranges from supporting emerging contemporary artists to exhibiting
2392-531: The work of nationally and internationally known artists. Barnsley is home to a tradition of brass bands , which were originally created as social clubs for the mining communities. Grimethorpe Colliery Band , located in Grimethorpe , 5 miles (8 km) to the east of Barnsley, is perhaps the best known brass band in Britain. It rose to fame in the film Brassed Off and is now the 'artist in residence' at
2444-446: The working class miners while researching for the book. He wrote very critically of the council's expenditure on the construction of Barnsley Town Hall and claimed that the money should have been spent on improving the housing and living conditions of the local miners. The Town Hall itself is visible behind some gardens; the building is made of white stone and has an impressive clock tower. Opened on 14 December 1933, Barnsley Town Hall
2496-475: Was 96,888 in 2021, while the wider borough had a population of 244,600 in the 2021 census. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire , it is located between the cities of Sheffield , Manchester , Doncaster , Wakefield and Leeds ; the larger towns of Rotherham and Huddersfield are nearby. Barnsley's former industries include linen, coal mining , glass making and textiles. Barnsley's culture
2548-513: Was also home to the public library and shops; public meetings and celebrations were held in the hall; and education was provided. The School of Art occupied the Public Hall from 1878 to 1948, which was also used as first headquarters and billets for "Barnsley Pals" during World War I. In 1962 the building became Barnsley Civic Theatre, closing in 1998. The Civic was re-opened in March 2009 after
2600-424: 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,
2652-406: Was historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire and became a part of the former county of South Yorkshire upon its creation in 1974. Darton has its own railway station on Northern's Hallam Line which links train journeys between Sheffield and Leeds . The railway station is in South Yorkshire but West Yorkshire Metro tickets are also valid to and from this station. The reason for this
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#17327733478742704-678: Was known as ' the town on the Dearne ' . However, other sources dispute this explanation and claim that the name originates from a description given to a deer enclosure or something similar. In 1086 the hamlet of Dertone was in the wapentake of Staincross . The hamlet grew to become a village so the Parish of Darton was founded in 1150, when the first church was built. As elsewhere in England, an official register of baptisms, deaths and marriages did not begin until later, in 1539. The parish
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