82 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Locomotive The Mallard broke the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126mph.
134 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, who lived in Edlington, broke the world 100m record.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on June 3rd 2021
Thursday 3rd June 2021
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1851: Great Northern Railway committee vote against Peterborough in favour of Doncaster as place for the General Rail Repair Shop.
1912: The Dearne Valley Railway between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington (via Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe, Harlington and Denaby) opened.
2012: Sir Nigel Gresley Square is officially opened.
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82 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Locomotive The Mallard broke the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126mph.
134 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, who lived in Edlington, broke the world 100m record.»
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