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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5. Save the cafe
A petition was held in front of the Mansion House to save a cafe in Toll Bar in 1997. Photo: Steve Taylor
6. Christmas joy
The mayor of Doncaster Yvonne Woodcock pulls a cracker at the Sandall Park Cafe in 1998. Photo: Steve Taylor
7. Cyber Cafe
Back in 2000 a cyber cafe was launched at the British Telecom Centre at Lakeside. Photo: Steve Taylor
8. Cafe and Bar
Hide is the name of this cafe/bar which opened in 2003. The then manager Paul Cook is photographed behind the bar. Photo: Steve Taylor