Event Type: Local / Community

Takes Place: 10th May 2025

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: City of Doncaster Archives, Chequer Road, Doncaster, DN1 2AE

Description: Come along and discover Doncaster's local history. This multipurpose building houses the City of Doncaster Archives and Local Studies collections and research space, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Research and Collections Centre, and the vast collection of the Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection. There will be an exhibition of Second World War related documents from the archives in the reading room and foyer. In the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Research and Collections Centre explore medals awarded across 200 years of the regiment’s history, with tours focussing on Second World War medals. Please note that this is a special event and personal research cannot be undertaken on the day. No booking is required for general drop-in visitors. Booking is required for guided tours taking place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm

How to book: To book your tour visit https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/lhmtourbooking/ You do not need to book to drop-in.

Price: FREE

Tel: 01302 734307

Email: archives@doncaster.gov.uk

Website: https://www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/localhistorymonth/

Organiser: City of Doncaster Council

Region: Yorkshire and Humber