A detailed view of the rear of a fireplace in Mansion House, most likely in the Drawing Room or Saloon

Date:
1942
Location:
The Mansion House and Attached Railings, High Street, Doncaster
Reference:
AA42/02612
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The mayoral residence was built for the Doncaster Corporation by James Paine between 1746 and 1748 and altered between 1801 and 1806 by William Lindley. The fireplace has a stone surround with a pediment, and the rear of the firebox has a shaped plaque with a relief scene of a battle.

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, Fireplace, Georgian Mansion House, Georgian Mayors Residence