63 Years Ago Today Rock and Roll legend Bobby Vee plays the Doncaster Gaumont.
316 Years Ago Today John Wesley's rescued from a raging fire at his home at Epworth Rectory.»
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On This Day in Doncaster History: Donny Anniversaries
It all happened here on the streets of Doncaster, to the people of Donny, these are the historic events that happened here once upon a time in our history:
9th February 1962 | Rock and Roll legend Bobby Vee plays the Doncaster Gaumont. | 9th February 1709 | John Wesley's rescued from a raging fire at his home at Epworth Rectory.» | 10th February 2013 | Hatfield Colliery spoil heap caused a landslide devastating the Doncaster to Thorne railway line. | 10th February 1937 | The New Central Fire Station in Lonsdale Avenue is officially opened. | 11th February 2014 | Cleveland Street pedestrian footbridge was knocked down by crane on the back of a lorry. | 11th February 1970 | Doncaster furniture powerhouse DFS was incorporated by founder Graham Kirkham.» | 13th February 1611 | Sir Ralph Hansby leases Tickhill Castle from King James I for 41 years. | 14th February 1951 | Legendary footballer (Joseph) Kevin Keegan was born in Armthorpe.» |
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