In 1960 Parkinson’s sold the premises and both shop and café closed. For 16 years the Doncaster Civic Trust fought to save it from demolition, eventually resulting in its restoration in 1976. This was probably our longest campaign! Unfortunately the café, most of which had been an addition to the building, was demolished during these years.
Nevertheless, it is good to see that once again the building is in use as ‘The Georgian Tea Rooms’, with the name ‘Parkinson House’ appearing on the sign. The new owners have also restored the Civic Trust plaque that commemorates Parkinson’s.