Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bell Brothers Jewelers

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 8, 2026

1. Bell Brothers Jewelers Marker

Inscription. On the north side of St Sepulchre Gate is a business with origins in the 1750's. At the North Mall entrance is Bell Brothers jewellers, the business was started by Joseph Bell. He retained the freehold when the properties on that side of the street were demolished to make way for the Frenchgate Centre. On the south side is the Jubilee Buildings, which housed the Jubilee Shoe and Boot shop (now Café Nero) once owned by singing icon David Bowie's grandfather.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 53° 31.396′ N, 1° 8.164′ W. Marker is in Doncaster, England, in South Yorkshire. It is on Saint Sepulchre Gate, on the right when traveling north. The marker is a small portion of a larger informational sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, England DN1 1TT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the

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British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clock Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansion House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Thomas Rainsborough (about 180 meters away); Doncaster Station (about 240 meters away); Silver Street (about 240 meters away); Sir Nigel Gresley 1876-1941 (about 240 meters away); Sir Nigel Gresley (about 240 meters away); Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doncaster.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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