The Black Boy Hotel was situated on French Gate. This pub dated from c1777 and was closed and demolished in 1959 to make way for road improvements.

placeholder image — The Black Boy Hotel was situated on French Gate. This pub dated from c1777 and was closed and demolished in 1959 to make way for road improvements.

Retro takes a look back at some of Doncaster's oldest pubs and hotels

By Jane Salt

Published 6th Jun 2023, 17:02 BST

Updated 6th Jun 2023, 17:02 BST

Retro this week takes a look back at some of Doncaster's oldest pubs and hotels.

Some of the pubs are no longer with us and some have changed beyond recognition.

Green House Hotel, Doncaster - now The Cumberland

13. Green House

Green House Hotel, Doncaster - now The Cumberland Photo: Darren Burke

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