We at The Sand House Charity are pleased to have signed up to @localhistoryhub.bsky.social recently and to acknowledge that today is #LocalHistoryDay We wish everyone a successful and enjoyable day and look forward to helping to spread the Sand House story to schools. www.thesandhouse.org.uk

Our website, showcasing the Sand House & the diverse activities that our charity runs, has had a complete overhaul thanks to Mirata Ltd. Why not take a look? You can: > See upcoming events > View past projects > Buy merchandise > Dispel myths > Etc. Now with added security 🔒 thesandhouse.org.uk

We are delighted to have been awarded a Cultural Connections Grant by the Well Doncaster team at City of Doncaster Council to help us run our free, family-friendly sand art sessions at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, starting in 12 days' time. Please see poster for details of the activity.

If you every wondered where exactly #Doncaster's lost Victorian marvel #TheSandHouse was, take a look at our new video. This overhaul of a 2022 work by Joe Hare includes aerial images by 7 Degrees Media. See the Sand House surrounded by present-day roads & buildings. youtu.be/q1bhV7dHaFU

Pleased to report that our gorgeous limited edition prints of #TheSandHouse are now on sale in the Visit Doncaster Tourist Information Centre. Each print, copied from an original drawing by Duncan Harper, is numbered & comes complete with an elegant double window mount.

Well, that seemed to go well! Both today's events for Heritage Open Days attracted great feedback. All donations to The Sand House Charity are greatly appreciated. Big thanks also to Jacob Peplow for leading the morning session and @dglam.bsky.social for the facilities.

Two places have become available for this Saturday's free illustrated talk on #TheSandHouse following a cancellation. To book, please visit: www.trybooking.com/uk/EPRD

We had lots of visitors to our display at today's Doncaster & District Family History Society Fair at the Corn Exchange, Doncaster. Sincere thanks to our volunteers, April, Tina, and Andrew, for engaging with everyone who came to see us today.

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: thesandhouse.org.uk/the-elephant-in-the-room

One place has just become available for this Sunday's "Discover the Sand House- A Guided Walk". For details and to book please visit www.trybooking.com/uk/EZKW

Here's an easy way to discover the real-life story of Doncaster's former Sand House, that amazing #Victorian dwelling whose walls were all carved from solid rock. Just click on this link to hear the Sand House Audio Drama (also available on other podcast platforms). Enjoy! youtu.be/788swghA0W4?...

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: trybooking.com/uk/EZKW

We are now on TikTok!Take a look & follow us on there 😃 www.tiktok.com/@sandhouse18...

As part of the amazing #RemakeDaysDoncaster happening soon,The Sand House will be at @dglam.bsky.social on 29th & 30th May.We have a fascinating FREE Virtual Reality Experience for you.Go to our website(link in bio)& the Events tab link to book a 30 mins slot.Be quick,free tickets are going fast!

Hello Bluesky!We are The Sand House Charity & we seek to educate & inspire people about the fascinating story of The Sand House,a unique Victorian marvel that once stood in Doncaster.Upcoming events for you to find out more! #introduction #doncaster #history #theVictorians #southyorkshire #Yorkshire