Doncaster Council

Doncaster and District Heritage Association

DONCASTER LOCAL HISTORY FAIR 2010

The 2010 Doncaster Local History Fair will take place on Saturday, 18th September 2010, 10am - 4pm, at the Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster.

Talks

As yet talks for the 2010 Fair have still to be arranged. More details will be posted here as it becomes available.

Stalls and Displays

• There will be stalls and displays by the member groups of the Doncaster & District Local History Association (DDHA) which included, local history and family history groups and societies.

• Children's quiz

• Free Parking

• Disabled access

Local History Fairs

The Doncaster Local History Fairs have been organised by Doncaster and District Heritage Association since 2003 and it is hoped to carry on producing such events in future.

Local History Fairs are a celebration of local and community history and allow visitors to gain an insight into the history of different parts of the borough through a series of exciting displays, demonstrations, competitions and talks on local topics. Talks given at previous Local History Fairs include the 'lost' village of Levitt Hagg, the Victorian grandeur of Brodsworth Hall, an insight into the recent restoration work at Cusworth Hall and 'Mrs Lockwood' from the Yorkshire Coalmining Museum giving an interactive interpretation of what life was like as a miner's wife in the 1940s.

There are many local groups, societies, education and funding organisations, who attend these events, covering a wide range of subjects from local and family history to theatre and aircraft, railways to postcards, coalmining to archaeology, from churches to cemeteries and much more. Local enthusiasts committed to the preservation and promotion of and access to our heritage bring the history of Doncaster and the surrounding area to life.

More Information

More information available from:
 
Helen Wallder,
Local Studies Library, 
Waterdale, 
Doncaster, 
DN1 3JE
Telephone: 01302 734307
Email:  helen.wallder@doncaster.gov.uk

Press quotes regarding previous Doncaster Local History Fairs

“Fair attracts 1,400 visitors” -Doncaster Free Press

“… a unique opportunity to see the transformation of Doncaster from its rural beginnings to a thriving urban centre” - Doncaster Free Press

“Town’s history is real crowd puller” -Epworth Bells

“The past, present and future of Doncaster was brought to life” -Doncaster Star

“The displays put very familiar places in a very different light.” -Doncaster Free Press

“…the fair will introduce a new audience to local history and also raise awareness of the area’s rich heritage.” Quote from Cllr Tony Sockett, Cabinet Member For Lifelong Learning -Doncaster Star

“Bringing local history to life at the museum” -Doncaster Advertiser

“Over 1,400 attended the event and all the feedback has been positive. Many people said this was the first history event they had ever attended …with everyone wanting to find out more.” Quote from Carol Hill, Local Studies Librarian- Doncaster Free Press