The object is un-accessioned, in poor
condition (consultation with a specialist at Beamish has brought to
light that the carriage has in the past – prior to Heritage
Doncaster acquiring it – been poorly restored. The Rear
Carriage wheels not belonging to this model of carriage) and does
not have a strong Doncaster Borough Provenance or connection. The
recommendation to dispose relates particularly to section 5.3.1 of
the Collections Development Policy (2019-2023) which refers to the
criteria for disposal from the Social History Collections. As the
object is un-accessioned and has never been formally accepted into
the collection, the collecting criteria for Social History,
outlined in Section 4.1 and in particular 4.1.2 which refers to
considerations over care and storage of items. The Omnibus is a
large object and would be both difficult to store and very space
consuming. This, when considered against its poor condition (poor
historic restoration) and lack of a strong connection to the
Borough of Doncaster (as defined at this time by the
Borough’s Local Government boundaries) make it a candidate
for disposal.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2021
Decision due: 21 Sep 2021 by Director of Learning, Opportunities and Skills
Contact: Leanne Hornsby, Assistant Director, Education, Skills, Culture and Heritage Email: leanne.hornsby@doncaster.gov.uk.