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Thursday 12th July 2018 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.

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.»