GALLERY: Looking back as Doncaster Museum prepares to close its doors

By Darren Burke

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST

Updated 13th Jan 2020, 11:22 BST

It will be the end of an era next week as Doncaster Museum closes down after 56 years.

The building in Chequer Road, opened by Princess Margaret in 1964, is moving into new premises in Waterdale this summer.

We’ve delved back into the archives to take a look back at the Museum and Art Gallery’s history.

New gates were installed to mark the 800th anniversary of the town's Charter in 1994 - the museum's 30th anniversary. | JPIMedia Photo: Marie Caley

Doncaster Museum - the building will remain open for civic and cultural events. | JPIMedia Photo: Marie Caley

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