Work has begun to repair the roof of an 18th Century Grade II listed Georgian country house and museum in South Yorkshire.
Barnsley Council said Cannon Hall Museum’s “defective” roof needed “urgent” work to protect its collections, which include ceramics, furniture, paintings and drawings.
The refurbishment is expected to be complete by early 2025, with the museum remaining open to the public throughout.
Barnsley Council’s cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, Robin Franklin, said the repairs would “not only preserve the historic building and its collections, but also improve the visitor experience”.
