Tuesday 1st August 2017
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1708: James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died and was buried at Rossington. 1787: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, posted his major patent. 1867: The first catholic church in Doncaster since the reformation was opened - St Peter-in-Chains. 1924: Carcroft Cinema is officially opened opposite Bullcroft Colliery gates. 1938: The Windsor Cinema at the Oswin Avenue/Balby Road junction was opened by Suburban Cinemas. 1957: Russian spy and double agent Allan Foote passed away. |
41 Years Ago Today Fashion presenter Tan France was born in Doncaster.
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