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Funding secured to help conserve Jacobian tapestry at Cannon Hall
Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust have secured funding of £10,000 to help conserve a stunning 17th Century Tapestry, 'The Judgement of Paris’ from the Cannon Hall collection.
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The De Morgan Galleries reopen at Cannon Hall with a colourful new display
A colourful new display is opening at the De Morgan Museum at Cannon Hall on Tuesday, 27 September. After undergoing a major refurbishment, the galleries will be reopening with a whole host of new artwork for visitors to see.
Last chance to see De Morgan Masterpiece at Cannon Hall
Evelyn De Morgan’s Flora (1894) is internationally renowned as being one of the Pre-Raphaelite painter’s most accomplished pictures and a jewel in the De Morgan Foundation Collection. Such is its fame that it is leaving its home at Cannon Hall for an 18-month tour of the USA.
Cannon Hall Park and Gardens celebrated as one of the best green spaces
Cannon Hall Park and Gardens has been successful, once again, in achieving Green Flag Status.
Wedding dress of notable family on display at Cannon Hall Museum
The wedding dress of Miss Mary Joan Vernon-Wentworth of Wentworth Castle worn for her marriage to Mr Frank Huntsman, West Retford Hall is going on display for the very first time at Cannon Hall Museum on Tuesday, 14 June
Cannon Hall’s most sociable family brought to life in new exhibition
Cannon Hall was the home of the Spencer Stanhopes from the 17th century until the 1950s. Now, for the very first time, portraits of the family will be on display, offering a glimpse into their characters, lifestyle, and famous family connections.
Cannon Hall goes Digital for De Morgan Month
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens is taking part in De Morgan Month by sharing a whole host of digital content throughout April, relating to the De Morgan family and their outstanding collection of work.
World-class Moorcroft Pottery on display for the first time in Cannon Hall Museum
To mark 150 years since the birth of the great ceramicist, William Moorcroft, Cannon Hall Museum are hosting a wonderful display of his work which captures the beauty of the natural world. Kindly on loan from W Moorcroft Ltd many of the pieces have not been displayed outside of the company before.
Boats are back at Cannon Hall Park and Gardens
With spring weather hopefully on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore Cannon Hall’s stunning park and gardens. People will discover trails, walks, play equipment and of course the boats are sailing back for a second season!