Barnsley, The Town Hall c.1950
Photo ref:
B333008
Photo ref:
B333008
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Built during the dark days of the depression, this was a statement about civic pride. The Town Hall took twenty weeks to complete; it was officially opened on 14 December 1933 by HRH Edward Prince of Wales. It stands high on the hill, looking regally down on the commercial heart of the town. South Yorkshire
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Memories of Barnsley, the Town Hall c1950
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Poggy post office, Dicky Molloy, does anybody remember?
I was two weeks short of my 16th birthday, when I started work in the motor tax office which was situated in Barnsley Town Hall. Although we were employed by the Borough Treasurer's Deptment, we were an agency for the Ministry of Transport we reimburse our wages to Barnsley CBC. I loved the job, it brought me into contact with so many people, issuing driving licences, road ...see more
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