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 12th 2017
Thursday 12th October 2017
On This Day in Doncaster History more»0633: The Battle of Hatfield Chase where a Welch and Mercian alliance beat King Edwin and the Northumbrians.
1738: Eccentric local trickster Jemmy Hirst born in Rawcliffe.
1910: Tickhill Station opened for business on the line between Doncaster and Shireoaks.
1926: Prince of Wales lays foundation stone of Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
1963: The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley & The Rolling Stones play The Gaumont in Doncaster.
1966: Elderly Care Unit opened at Tickhill Road Hospital by The Lord Amulree MD FRCP.
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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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