11 Years Ago Today A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.»
29 Years Ago Today The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield.
281 Years Ago Today Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on July 12th 2000
Wednesday 12th July 2000
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. |
11 Years Ago Today A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.»
29 Years Ago Today The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield.
281 Years Ago Today Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham.»
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