Doncaster Times Issue 1 - June 2016
Doncaster Times is a biannual publication of articles and pieces researched and written by members of the public, volunteers and professionals. For its first four years, the magazine will feature articles about Doncaster during the First World War, to commemorate the centenary. The most recent publication is available in hard copy only, available to purchase from Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Doncaster Central Library and the Tourist Information Centre.
Doncaster Times is a biannual publication of articles and pieces researched and written by members of the public, volunteers and professionals. For its first four years, the magazine will feature articles about Doncaster during the First World War, to commemorate the centenary. The most recent publication is available in hard copy only, available to purchase from Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Doncaster Central Library and the Tourist Information Centre.
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S p otlight<br />
Can you identify<br />
the location?<br />
Below are two postcards taken during the<br />
First World War, probably in the <strong>Doncaster</strong><br />
area. However, their location is unknown.<br />
Can you help us identify the location and<br />
give us any more information about what<br />
is happening in the pictures?<br />
The original postcards have no message, address<br />
or stamp on the back but they were both published<br />
by The Regina Company Press Photographers, based<br />
in <strong>Doncaster</strong>. Regina photographed various events<br />
and activities in the South Yorkshire area and their<br />
images were published as postcards and in<br />
contemporary newspapers.<br />
Military personnel<br />
with carriages outside<br />
what looks to be a<br />
railway station with<br />
the photograph<br />
possibly being taken<br />
from a bridge over<br />
the road. A rural<br />
scene, possibly in<br />
one of the villages<br />
around <strong>Doncaster</strong>?<br />
Soldiers outside<br />
Simpson (& Sons?)<br />
Motors and Cycles.<br />
Possibly located<br />
on the Great North<br />
Road, maybe in<br />
Bawtry or the<br />
<strong>Doncaster</strong> Race<br />
Course areas?<br />
If you can help, please contact Helen Wallder at <strong>Doncaster</strong> Local Studies Library<br />
on: 01302 734307 or email: central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk<br />
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