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Sunday 6th May 2018 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1886: Severe flooding across Doncaster by the River Don. 1930: Baxtergate drapers Verity's and Woolworths burn down causing £100,000 of damage. 1938: Massive fire in town centre starting in Verity & Sons cellar and destroying Woolworths. 1989: Extension to the north side of St Wilfred's Church Cantley opened. 2001: Simon Irving of Doncaster Rugby League Club scores 13 goals in a game against York City Knights.

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