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Thursday 6th December 2018 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1317: Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, after attacking Conisbrough Castle finds the 6 men holding it guilty and fines them. 1536: Rebels present '24 Articles' to the Duke of Norfolk on the North Bridge in Doncaster. 1912: The Dearne Valley Railway between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington (via Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe, Harlington and Denaby) opened. 1912: The first sod cut at Rossington Colliery. 1920: Renowned chemist George Porter (Lord Porter) was born in Stainforth. 1940: A fierce storm damaged many aircraft at Doncaster airport and a HP42 Harden and a Harrow Mk2 were completely destroyed. 2012: Sir Nigel Gresley Square is officially opened. 2012: The North Eastern cooling tower at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished.

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.»