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Bagsby Road Almshouses, DONCASTER, DN9 1AH

The stone above the central window reads 'Frances Sandars dedicated these houses to Almighty God forever A.D. 1860 for the benefit of Aged females'

Erected in 1860 by local benefactor Frances Sandars who "dedicated these houses to Almighty God forever. For the benefit of Aged Females." according to the inscription on the central gable. The houses stand a little apart from the village, but enjoyed a south-facing view across open land. Listed Grade II.

A fine example of a typical Victorian double-fronted town house.

Looking north from High Street.

See also Image; Image Successively owned by 5 generations of the Laming family, it closed in 1975 and was left undisturbed, a time capsule, until acquired by the Owston Ferry Society, and reopened as a Museum and Heritage Centre in 1992. Its business was making hand-crafted agricultural implements (many used for drainage) and horse-shoeing, and the workshop has been preserved in its original condition. Included was a wheelwright's business. There are albums of old photos of the area and a collection of items from the village's past. A truly fascinating place worth the £3 entry. I was given a guided tour by a gentleman with a life-time's experience of these businesses (this wonderful gentleman has, sadly, died since my visit. He will be missed). It was open on this August Sunday afternoon, and is open from May to September 2pm - 5pm. For more information phone 01427 728325.

See also Image; Image; Image Successively owned by 5 generations of the Laming family, it closed in 1975 and was left undisturbed, a time capsule, until acquired by the Owston Ferry Society, and reopened as a Museum and Heritage Centre in 1992. Its business was making hand-crafted agricultural implements (many used for drainage) and horse-shoeing, and the workshop has been preserved in its original condition. Included was a wheelwright's business. There are albums of old photos of the area and a collection of items from the village's past. A truly fascinating place worth the £3 entry. I was given a guided tour by a gentleman with a life-time's experience of these businesses (this wonderful gentleman has, sadly, died since my visit. He will be missed). It was open on this August Sunday afternoon, and is open from May to September 2pm - 5pm. For more information phone 01427 728325.

See also Image; Image Successively owned by 5 generations of the Laming family, it closed in 1975 and was left undisturbed, a time capsule, until acquired by the Owston Ferry Society, and reopened as a Museum and Heritage Centre in 1992. Its business was making hand-crafted agricultural implements (many used for drainage) and horse-shoeing, and the workshop has been preserved in its original condition. Included was a wheelwright's business. There are albums of old photos of the area and a collection of items from the village's past. A truly fascinating place worth the £3 entry. I was given a guided tour by a gentleman with a life-time's experience of these businesses (this wonderful gentleman has, sadly, died since my visit. He will be missed). It was open on this August Sunday afternoon, and is open from May to September 2pm - 5pm. For more information phone 01427 728325.