Wednesday 12th October 2016
On This Day in Doncaster History more»0633: The Battle of Hatfield Chase where a Welch and Mercian alliance beat King Edwin and the Northumbrians. 1738: Eccentric local trickster Jemmy Hirst born in Rawcliffe. 1910: Tickhill Station opened for business on the line between Doncaster and Shireoaks. 1926: Prince of Wales lays foundation stone of Doncaster Royal Infirmary. 1963: The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley & The Rolling Stones play The Gaumont in Doncaster. 1966: Elderly Care Unit opened at Tickhill Road Hospital by The Lord Amulree MD FRCP. |
42 Years Ago Today Disgraced former Doncaster Rovers owner's horse Flockton Grey embroiled in betting scam.
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