22 Years Ago Today
Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes sadly passed away.»
53 Years Ago Today
ABC closed the old The Picture House cinema.
111 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.»
122 Years Ago Today
Church of St Winifred is re-opened after extensive renovations and a new pulpit.»
155 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, was born in Ghana.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on May 12th 2021
Wednesday 12th May 2021
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1926: General Strike riot at Hatfield Main as 1000 miner's go on strike - 70 arrested.
1977: Punk rockers Siouxsie and the Banshees play Doncaster Outlook.
1985: Police arrest 70+ at Hatfield Main colliery during the strike years.
2005: Doncaster MP and former chancellor Anthony Barber passed away in Suffolk.
2005: Doncaster Lakers manager Tony Miller died aged just 41.
2006: Boxer Prince Naseem Hamed was sent to Doncaster Prison for dangerous driving.
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22 Years Ago Today
Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes sadly passed away.»
53 Years Ago Today
ABC closed the old The Picture House cinema.
111 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.»
122 Years Ago Today
Church of St Winifred is re-opened after extensive renovations and a new pulpit.»
155 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, was born in Ghana.»
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