ABOUT £13,000 needs to be raised to restore and preserve the historic regimental flags carried to the Western Front by members of the Barnsley Pals 100 years ago, a detailed inspection by experts has revealed.
The regimental standards of the 13th and 14th York and Lancaster Regiment - also known as the 1st and 2nd Barnsley Pals - are kept behind glass in a cabinet in St Mary’s Church in the town centre.
Local historian Jane Ainsworth warned last year that their colours were in dire need of attention.
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