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 October 1st 2017
Sunday 1st October 2017
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1866: Stainforth railway station closed.
1910: Flush toilet pioneer Thomas Crapper passed away and was buried in Elmers End.
1912: Coal pit sinking record has been established at Askern Colliery, 9 months to reach 565 yards.
1941: Widespread flooding in Doncaster for a few weeks after extremely high levels in River Don..
1974: South Yorkshire radio station Radio Hallam broadcasts for the first time.
2010: St Edmund's Church in Sprotborough has it's final service.
2010: Paul Chambers tweets about blowing up Doncaster Airport, and is later arrested.
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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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