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Thursday 2nd November 2017 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1611: Sir Ralph Hansby leases Tickhill Castle from King James I for 41 years. 1815: Father of computing, mathematician and inventor of algebra George Boule, who taught in Doncaster, was born in Lincoln. 1829: The Deaf and Dumb Institution officially opened opposite the racecourse in Eastfield House. 1914: Wheatley moves from West Riding of Yorkshire to Doncaster administrative control. 1991: Manager Steve Beaglehole's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Mansfield.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 21 Years Ago Today Doncaster owner John Ryan became the oldest player to turn out for a professional British club (52years 11months). 37 Years Ago Today Wheatley Hills and page 3 glamour model Lindsey Strutt was born.» 114 Years Ago Today First fatality on the North Bridge when a driver was thrown from his cart pulling a sheep truck. 118 Years Ago Today Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein arrives in Doncaster.» 303 Years Ago Today Cantley Bred champion thoroughbred racehorse the Flying Childers wins his first race.»