Hemingfield Colliery - FoHC

Reflections on a busy month, and a small act of remembrance for a life lost at the pit in March, a hundred years ago.

Remembering James Penty.

Remembrance in March 2026 The Friends had a busy few weeks in March 2026, both on and off site. Looking forwards and also looking back – 100 years ago in March.

An update for February, and a walk into the past down at Tingle Bridge:

Down (y)our way: Tingle Bridge Valentines Volunteers On Saturday 14th February, our volunteers returned to site – after the longest, wettest, dullest January that anyone can remember; the country being lashed by Storms Gor…

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Have your say on the future of Elsecar Heritage Centre. We are creating a long-term plan for Elsecar and would like your ideas! Share your views on our survey by Sunday 1 March 2026. The link in the comments section.

Remembering the Oaks Disaster from 1866

Remembering the Oaks The 12th December is a dark day in history for Barnsley. The catastrophic loss of life which occurred when there were a series of underground explosions at the Oaks Colliery, near Hoyle Mill. View …

How about a slightly longer read for these long and dark autumn nights?

Our latest post explores the life of John Hartop of Elsecar.

Who? You might ask...
Let's try and put a face to the name!

Facing the Past – John Hartop Putting a name to a face is one thing, but what about a face to a name? John Hartop Place sign at Elsecar Heritage Centre John Hartop is a name few might instantly recognise, and yet, from 1857 to …

A lovely bright sunny day to wrap up Heritage Open Days.

We were delighted to welcome visitors from near and far to Hemingfield, and also down to RSPB Old Moor.

After closing up, we joined other groups including Elsecar Heritage Centre, down at Old Moor and celebrated the end of 2 weeks of heritage activies.

Huge thanks to Alvin and Spike at Old Moor for hosting everyone in a very successful festival.

And thanks too to Hemingfield's regular volunteers for supporting our open days, tours, exhibitions and displays.