Readers' letter: 'I was appalled at the state of Doncaster town centre'

When I moved to Doncaster in 1967, it was a great town. Nice shops, wonderful market, fairly decent night life and excellent restaurants.
Miners statue on Printing Office Street, DoncasterMiners statue on Printing Office Street, Doncaster
Miners statue on Printing Office Street, Doncaster

I went into town last Thursday and I was appalled at the state of everything. Whoever gave permission for the changes made should be charged with unnecessary destruction.

In my opinion, whoever gave permission to erect the so-called monument to the mining industry should hang their heads in shame. It is an insult to miners of South Yorkshire.

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I thought I was in a James Bond film with the voodoo men. It is enough to give children nightmares and I do hope someone has removed the plastic flowers!

I read that Doncaster has been given more money from the Government to make improvements.

Only Doncaster would close St James baths at a time when obesity is at its height and build a cinema where people just sit and probably eat popcorn and ice cream.

Enough of my ranting but I just had to say it.

People responsible for spoiling a lovely town should listen to what the residents want.

Joan Slater

Doncaster