This is the first podcast from mybarnsleychannel.com and where better to start than at Barnsley’s History Day, which took place at the The Civic on Saturday the 8th of January 2011. In this edition we talk to Barnsley’s Archive and Local Studies Manager Paul Sebbing, who reveals details about the oldest record in the towns archive collection. 2011 sees the 150th anniversary of the opening of Barnsley Cemetery. Martin Puk from the Friends from the Cemetery group talks about some of the work they do to protect the grounds and graves. “People & Mining” are a local history group with a coal mining interest. Barry Moore explains about the work they do in local schools and as work is about to begin on The Barnsley Experience, Dr John Tanner, Project Manager for Barnsley Museum reveals more about the plans for the Town Hall. Please think about leaving us a post on the blog and if you like our podcast make sure you tell a friend about it. The music is by Walt Rebeiro and you can find more of his music at musicalley.com