HISTORIC regimental flags carried to the Western Front by the famous Barnsley Pals soldiers 100 years ago were are in dire need of repair, it was confirmed yesterday.
The regimental standards of the 13th and 14th York and Lancaster Regiment - also known as the 1st and 2nd Barnsley Pals - were removed from behind glass in a cabinet in St Mary’s Church in the town centre and inspected by specialist textile conservators from Manchester.
Local historian Jane Ainsworth warned earlier this year that they were in need of attention if they were to survive for future generations to see, and working with the church she secured a grant of £500 from the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership to help fund a detailed inspection.
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