A detailed view of a pair of rusticated piers in the porch of the Mansion House

Date:
1942
Location:
The Mansion House and Attached Railings, High Street, Doncaster
Reference:
AA42/02579
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The mayoral residence was built for the Doncaster Corporation between 1746 and 1748 by James Paine, with additions made between 1801 and 1805 by William Lindley. The front facade has two storeys with an attic and basement and three bays, with a rusticated ground floor and basement. The central entrance has a recessed porch with a wide arch and a pair of Corinthian columns either side with large square bands.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Palladianism, Pier, Porch, Georgian Mansion House, Georgian Mayors Residence