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Thursday 23rd April 2015 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1743: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, was born in Marham. 1995: The Dons played their last game at Tattersfield. 2013: A shiny plaque is erected in Mexborough at the childhood home of poet Ted Hughes.

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.»