Sand House Doncaster
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Dedicated to promoting Doncaster's unique former Sand House, a mansion carved from solid sandstone, as an educational & heritage resource. Charity No.1171875
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Joined April 2011
Listen anytime to audio drama "Sand House", the true saga of Doncaster's lost Victorian marvel; a dramatisation based on extensive research, interviews and published accounts. Writer @PeterSpafford, Director Olwen May, Sound @_NicolasLewis. Enjoy!
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The eighth wonder of the world. In Doncaster. Buried forever. The true saga of the legendary Sand House dramatised as an audio drama by Peter Spafford.
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As the rain persists,why not head for an indoor event? Local History Fair today @DanumGLAM. Visit #TheSandHouse display and try out virtual reality using a headset! 11am to 3pm
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Delighted to have been awarded a Cultural Connections Grant by the Well Doncaster team at @MyDoncaster to help us run our free, family-friendly sand art sessions @DanumGLAM, starting in 12 days' time. Please see poster for details of the activity, or visit https://t.co/6abYoXpCEK
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If you every wondered where exactly #Doncaster's lost marvel #TheSandHouse was, take a look at our new video. This overhaul of a 2022 work by Joe Hare includes aerial images by @7degreesmedia. See the Sand House surrounded by present-day roads & buildings.
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Pleased to report that our gorgeous limited edition prints of #TheSandHouse are now on sale in the @VisitDoncaster Tourist Information Centre. Each print, copied from an original drawing by Duncan Harper, is numbered & comes complete with an elegant double window mount.
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Well, that seemed to go well! Both today's events for @heritageopenday attracted great feedback. All donations to #TheSandHouse Charity are greatly appreciated. Big thanks also to Jacob Peplow for leading the morning session and @DanumGLAM for the facilities.
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Two places have become available for this Saturday's free illustrated talk on #TheSandHouse following a cancellation. To book, please visit:
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For over 80 years, Doncaster was home to a unique house carved from sandstone. This new illustrated talk takes a close look at the architecture of...
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The function room @DonGolfClub filling up nicely for our illustrated talk to @nationaltrust Doncaster Association this afternoon. Over 30 arrived so far. #TheSandHouse
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Get ready to explore Doncaster's rich history! ✨ Doncaster Heritage Open Day week is back from September 12th to 21st! Discover the hidden gems and fascinating stories of our city. Pick up your free guide to all the events at the Tourist Information Centre. #HeritageOpenDays
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We had lots of visitors to our display at today's @danddfhs Family History Fair at the Corn Exchange, Doncaster. Sincere thanks to our volunteers, April, Tina, and @andrewisaacs, for engaging with everyone who came to see us today.
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On #worldelephantday2025 we share images of the original Elephant & Mahout carving from #TheSandHouse, Doncaster, and the sand sculpture replica by @sandinyoureye. Photos from 1912 & 2012. For more info go to: https://t.co/9A92HO6kvw
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We are pleased to say that our website is back online. Why not pay it a visit and see what we're all about? https://t.co/0kAwsyC2Wp
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We apologise for our website being offline at present. We are investigating and will bring it back online as soon as possible. Sorry!
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One place has become available for this Sunday's event "Discover the Sand House - A Guided Walk". For further details and to book that place please visit
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Doncaster once had a unique Victorian marvel, a house carved from sandstone. The Sand House and its tunnels may have disappeared, but the clues to...
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Last 3 tickets for "Discover the Sand House" guided walk on 3rd Aug. The #Victorian marvel may have gone, but there are still many clues to the past. With visual aids we tell the Sand House story in this 90-min walk. Details & tickets at: https://t.co/wHMnQKjgxR
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Delighted to have been asked to record an #oralhistory of #TheSandHouse @SineFM today, as part of their Icons of Doncaster project.
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While @DanumGLAM on Thu to run our VR sessions, it was good to hear from a Yr3 pupil @AcademyWillow that Yr6 still study the Sand House, after our visit last year. If our VR project goes to plan, we'll be offering sessions to schools in due course.
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Check out sandhousedoncaster's video! #TikTok
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We had a great day for our Virtual Reality Experience.4 out of 8 didn't show & didn't inform us they couldn't attend so 4 other people could not enjoy the VR as we were fully booked. We politely request if you have a free ticket for 30th MAY & you can NO LONGER ATTEND, email us.
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Check out sandhousedoncaster on TikTok! #TikTok
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@sandhouse1825 17 Followers, 40 Following, 10 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by sandhousedoncaster
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As part of the amazing @RemakeDays happening in Doncaster, The Sand House will be at @DanumGLAM on the 29th & 30th May.We have a fascinating FREE Virtual Reality Experience.Go to our website (link in bio) & the 'Events' tab to book a 30 mins slot #RemakeDaysDoncaster
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