Cafes have begun to reopen after three months of closure due to Covid-19.
We have put together photos of past cafes in Doncaster to bring back memories of people’s favourite greasy spoons and fancy afternoon tea spots.
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1. Church cafe
To mark the national homeless day a special Sunday Cafe for the homeless was held at St Peters Church in Chains in 2000. Rosie Winterton photographed speaking with visitors.
Photo: Steve Taylor
2. Spooky Cafe
The Spooky Cafe was owned by Geoffrey Griffin and Tracy Elstub. The cafe was in Edenthorpe in 2001.
Photo: Steve Taylor
3. Cafe opening
Cafe Revive opened in Marks and Spencers in 2002. It was opened by Louise Johnson.
Photo: Steve Taylor
4. A special visitor
Ed Milliband visits the children's centre cafe in Bentley in 2006.
Photo: Steve Taylor