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High Street, DONCASTER, DN9 1RE

Set back off the main road, it is rather shy of its façade which is not easily viewed. Built in 1837 it still apparently retains much of its original interior. Listed Grade II.

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Alongside the Recreation Ground, it is sculpted in the form of a Celtic cross.

Looking north west from the Recreation Ground.

This substantial piece of open space creates a significant visual break between the older village close to the River Trent and the later developments nearer the church and castle.

Looking south east from Bagsby Road. This is the only angle which gives a reasonable impression of the impressive façade of the Methodist Chapel of 1837.

Open 7 days a week. The village is some distance from any significant shopping centre. The main window is full of local notices rather than displaying goods for sale.

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.