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Victorian Grandstand, Doncaster Racecourse.

This Victorian Grandstand at Doncaster Racecourse is officially called the Second Enclosure when it was made a listed building. It was constructed in 1881 and added on in 1901 with major renovations taking place in the 20th Century.

 

It is a fine example of Victorian design and is one of the few Victorian Grandstands in the U.K. to survive until the 21stC.

 

I had to attend the big hospital in Doncaster last week and changed my route to it to see what I could find! It took me past the racecourse which as a non-race day was shut for visitors. I found this spot off the main road on the far side of the course and was able to go a little way enabling me to get this shot. The stand was probably about 400-500m away from where I was but the results were quite pleasing.

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Uploaded on February 24, 2020