Barnsley Civic has been awarded £235,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to launch CIVIC150, a two-year project working towards to the building’s 150th birthday on 25th January 2028.
The CIVIC150 programme kicks off with a pop-up exhibition opening on Saturday 23rd May and Barnsley Civic are inviting people to share their photographs, programmes, documents and personal stories as part of this.
The project will feature a series of public events, talks, tours, performances inspired by the memories of this beloved local landmark and there’ll be plenty of opportunities to get involved and share your Civic story.
Reconnecting with its vital social and architectural history and sharing the building’s important story with people from across the borough, CIVIC150 will also support targeted conservation and access improvements, including the repair and reinstatement of the distinctive 1877 geometric encaustic tiled floor across the entrance foyer; research to inform a revival of the building’s historic decorative scheme; and the reopening of the grand double staircase.
Dr Daniel Winder, CEO & Artistic Director, said:
“With this funding, and our recent successful bid to the Arts Council, in the last month we have raised over £1 million pounds to help revive and revitalise our beautiful home.
As we look forward to our upcoming birthday we want to hear from everyone in Barnsley who loves the Civic. We need your memories, and your hopes and dreams, to tell the full story of our past and help to shape our shared future. Call in to find out more or share your own story with us at 150@barnsleycivic.co.uk”
This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
