Mayor of Doncaster Dorothy Layton with boxer Jo Irwin at the Christmas light switch on in 1996.Mayor of Doncaster Dorothy Layton with boxer Jo Irwin at the Christmas light switch on in 1996.
Mayor of Doncaster Dorothy Layton with boxer Jo Irwin at the Christmas light switch on in 1996.

Take a look back at these fond Christmas memories in Doncaster from the 1990s

Click through these festive snaps and see if you can spot anyone you know in our Christmas gallery from decades past in Doncaster.
Laura Andrew
By Laura Andrew
Published 9th Dec 2020, 09:20 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2021, 14:52 BST

Christmas is just around the corner so we have put together a selection of fun festive photos from the 1990s for you to enjoy.

If you want more retro content you can read Doncaster light switch on events or Doncaster teachers of the past.

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Eileen Walch and Mary Saul pulling a cracker in 1997.

1. Cracker pull

Eileen Walch and Mary Saul pulling a cracker in 1997. Photo: R Ingram

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Dave Pawson dressed as Santa to promote the Council's plan to recycle Christmas trees in 1999.

2. Santa

Dave Pawson dressed as Santa to promote the Council's plan to recycle Christmas trees in 1999. Photo: Steve Taylor

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Staff at Living Store, Duyke Street in 1996 dressing up for Christmas.

3. Dress up

Staff at Living Store, Duyke Street in 1996 dressing up for Christmas. Photo: Mike Waistell

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A special visit from Santa in Doncaster town centre. Deputy Mayor Cllr Jean Elwick. 1997.

4. Santa

A special visit from Santa in Doncaster town centre. Deputy Mayor Cllr Jean Elwick. 1997. Photo: Steve Hall

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