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

Clock Corner

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 8, 2026

1. Clock Corner Marker

Inscription. As Doncaster developed, many of its streets were widened including Baxtergate in the early 1890s, which saw the loss of the clock affixed in 1838. During 1895 a new elegant building incorporated a clock tower was built and is the clock corner that we see today.

This has always been known as 'Clock Corner' and a meeting place for local people.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 53° 31.426′ N, 1° 8.133′ W. Marker is in Doncaster, England, in South Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Saint Sepulchre Gate and Baxter Gate on Saint Sepulchre Gate. The marker is a small portion of a much larger informational sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, England DN1 1RE, 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 British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bell Brothers Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansion House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Thomas Rainsborough (about 120 meters away); Silver Street (about 210 meters away); Doncaster Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Nigel Gresley 1876-1941 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Nigel Gresley (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doncaster.

Clock Corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Valentine and Sons, Co., circa 1910

2. Clock Corner

Looking north toward Baxter Gate. The marker site is visible here in the right of the picture, perhaps 7-8 meters from the camera.

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 7, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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