| Description | This collection comprises records found at Barnsley Drill Hall, relating to 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment, formerlly known as Barnsley Volunteer Rifle Corps.
The Barnsley Volunteer Rifle Corps was formed on 13 July 1860, becoming the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment in 1881, later C and E Companies of 5th York & Lancaster. The Drill Hall was constructed on Eastgate, Barsley at a cost of £4,300, which was raised by public conscription. The foundation stone was laid on 30 May 1896 by Col. Spencer Stanhope and the building opened on 29 October 1897. The opening was reported the following day in the Leeds Mercury. |