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Tuesday 26th August 2014 19.30 Toccata Tuesdays (2014-08-05 to 2014-08-26) On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1777: Warmsworth poet and translator Francis Fawkes died in Hayes. 1889: Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Company created by parliament to buy local canals. 1922: Belle Vue is officially opened by Charles Sutcliffe of the Football League. 1977: Cricketing legend Ian Botham's son Liam is born in Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 21 Years Ago Today Doncaster owner John Ryan became the oldest player to turn out for a professional British club (52years 11months). 37 Years Ago Today Wheatley Hills and page 3 glamour model Lindsey Strutt was born.» 114 Years Ago Today First fatality on the North Bridge when a driver was thrown from his cart pulling a sheep truck. 118 Years Ago Today Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein arrives in Doncaster.» 303 Years Ago Today Cantley Bred champion thoroughbred racehorse the Flying Childers wins his first race.»