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Barnsley |
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| Town Population |
71,599 |
| Council Population |
218,063 |
| City Status |
NO |
| Lord Mayor |
NO |
| Anglican Cathedral |
NO |
| University |
NO |
| Football Champions |
FA Cup (1) |
| Britain in Bloom Winners |
NO |
The name Barnsley originates from the Anglo-Saxon description 'Beorn's
lay' (where a 'lay' is a clearing). The town is mentioned in the Domesday
Book of 1089. In 1249 it was granted a Royal Charter to hold a market and annual
fair.
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LOCAL HISTORY AND CIVIC SOCIETIES |
| Barnsley Civic Trust |
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This page was last updated: 31 August 2005
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