Thursday 12th July 2018
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1893: William Lancaster Parkinson, the last Parkinson connected with Parkinson's butterscotch company, passed away. 1907: Comedian Stan Laurel performed in Mexborough at the Prince of Wales theatre, and stayed overnight at the Montagu Arms. 1912: King George V and Queen Mary visit Woodlands to open the Model Village at Brodsworth. 1944: Doncaster-based No. 616 RAF Squadron became first in Britain to use Gloster Meteor Mk.I's fighter planes. 2007: Rugby legend Ellery Hanley becomes coach of Doncaster Rugby League Club. 2007: Nike and Hephaestus sculpture at the Keepmoat Stadium is unveiled. 2007: The last tractor rolls off the production line at International Harvester Doncaster. 2011: Singer Kelly Osbourne spots her mums wedding ring on Crimewatch after finding a thief's loot in Thorne, Doncaster. |
42 Years Ago Today Disgraced former Doncaster Rovers owner's horse Flockton Grey embroiled in betting scam.
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