11 Years Ago Today
A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.»
29 Years Ago Today
The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield.
281 Years Ago Today
Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on November 9th 2016
Wednesday 9th November 2016
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1411: Richard Plantagenet, claimant to the English throne, born in Conisbrough.
1811: Famous actress Sarah Siddons plays the first of several dates at Doncaster's Theatre Royal.
2002: Doncaster Rovers saviour John Ryan sold his cosmetic surgery business Transform for £20m.
2009: Demolition of Doncaster Odeon on Hallgate begins, before a new £10m casino development starts.
2011: Doncaster's Superbike Racer Jamie Toseland announces his retirement from racing.
2011: Doncaster Rovers sack manager Sean O'Driscoll and immediately hire Dean Saunders.
2011: Dean Saunders first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, with a 1-0 win at home to Crystal Palace.
2013: Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan resigns from the board.
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11 Years Ago Today
A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.»
29 Years Ago Today
The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield.
281 Years Ago Today
Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham.»
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