www.bbc.com/news/article... Delighted to hear that Maurice and Fred have been given a blue plaque. Queer histories (and working class ones in particular) still don't get enough formal recognition #BluePlaque #Barnsley #Darfield #QueerHistories #LoveStory #MauriceDobson @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social
Blue plaque for Barnsley gay couple who 'defied convention'
Maurice Dobson and Fred Halliday met during World War Two and opened a store in Darfield, Barnsley.
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August 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article... Delighted to hear that Maurice and Fred have been given a blue plaque. Queer histories (and working class ones in particular) still don't get enough formal recognition #BluePlaque #Barnsley #Darfield #QueerHistories #LoveStory #MauriceDobson @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social
Ooo the cakes are "almost" as good as the wonderful Darfield #MauriceDobson museum
Fantastic day at Darfield Museum with friends new and old! And all the sponge cake went! And most of the chocolate cake went!
March 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Ooo the cakes are "almost" as good as the wonderful Darfield #MauriceDobson museum