Barnsley

Barnsley is a large town in in the north of England, nowadays a metropolis. It grew up as a linen-making town, but then in the 18th and 19th century made its living from coal-mining, glass-making and steel.
  • …has 241,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 259 feet (79 metres)
  • …is abbreviated as “BNS”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Oakwell and Dodworth railway station.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Worsbrough and Stairfoot.
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Barnsley

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Latitude
53.5333° or 53° 32′ north
Longitude
-1.5° or 1° 30′ west
Open location code
9C5WGGM2+82
Geo­Names ID

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