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Rock and Roll legend Bobby Vee plays the Doncaster Gaumont.

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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 1962Rock and Roll legend Bobby Vee plays the Doncaster Gaumont.
9th February 1709John Wesley's rescued from a raging fire at his home at Epworth Rectory.»
10th February 2013Hatfield Colliery spoil heap caused a landslide devastating the Doncaster to Thorne railway line.
10th February 1937The New Central Fire Station in Lonsdale Avenue is officially opened.
11th February 2014Cleveland Street pedestrian footbridge was knocked down by crane on the back of a lorry.
11th February 1970Doncaster furniture powerhouse DFS was incorporated by founder Graham Kirkham.»
13th February 1611Sir Ralph Hansby leases Tickhill Castle from King James I for 41 years.
14th February 1951Legendary footballer (Joseph) Kevin Keegan was born in Armthorpe.»

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