Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster
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Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 27 Jun 2018
By James Paine, 1744-49, for Doncaster Corporation. The splendid design with gilded Corinthian columns and Venetian window is derived from one by Inigo Jones for Whitehall Palace. In 1801 William Lindley replaced a full-width pediment with the present attic storey. Fine interiors (Image], Image]). Grade I listed. Originally intended as a place where the mayor could entertain during race meetings, it is still owned by the council and used as a venue for various events as well as occasional council business.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.523051
Longitude
-1.134171