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Standing on the site of the original medieval church, which was destroyed by fire in 1853, Doncaster Minster was completed in 1858 by Sir George Gilbert Scott (the architect of St Pancras Railway Station, London). It is the most cathedral like of Scott’s parish churches, crowned by a magnificent 170ft tall bell tower and is reputed to be one of the best showcases of Gothic architecture in the country. It was described by former Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman as "Victorian Gothic at its very best".
Dominating the Doncaster skyline, the Minster is one of the town's most architecturally important buildings and a remarkable building in the tradition of the great Minsters of Yorkshire. Amongst its treasures are a clock by Dent (the same designer the Palace of Westminster Clock more usually known as Big Ben), a spectacular 5 manual organ by the renowned German organ builder Edmund Schulze (1824-1877) and some stunning examples of Victorian stained glass.
Currently undergoing a major restoration programme, the Minster celebrates its 150th anniversary this year with a full and exciting calendar of events. The list of events can be found by clicking here
A copy of the 150th Anniversary Minster Programme is available to download from here
The Minster Church of St George, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 323748
St. George's House, Church View, Doncaster, DN1 1RD
Website:
http://www.doncasterminster.co.uk
Tuesday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 12:30pm
Group visits and tours by prior arrangement. For further details please contact Debbie Price, Heritage Access Worker, on 01302 323921 or email debbie.price@danumprojects.co.uk
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