The ripping down of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol has made councils and authorities all over the world revisit monuments and their place in moden society – but Doncaster has a surprisingly low number of sculptures of famous people. Here are just some of the town’s best known statues.
5. Doncaster's statues
Conisbrough War Memorial sits in the shadow of Conisbrough Castle. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Doncaster's statues
The KOYLI monument in Elmfield Park pays tribute to soliders who fought for the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Doncaster's statues
This sculpture of two figures is outside the Keepmoat Stadium. Photo: JPImedia
8. Doncaster's statues
Perhaps Doncaster's most famous statue, the iconic and risque Lovers' Statue was the centrepiece of the Arndale Centre for decades but now sits in Waterdale. Photo: JPIMedia