Friday 10th September 2021
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1536: The Pilgrimage of Grace, a popular rising in the north against the dissolution of monasteries and religious innovations, begins under Robert Aske in Doncaster. 1829: The new Christ Church is consecrated. 1887: 23 dead after horrific train crash near Hexthorpe during St Leger week. 1909: The pioneering Windham Tractor Monoplane is broken by pilot Captain Walter George Windham when he sits in it. 1909: Doncaster Racecourse held the UK's first aviation meeting. 1909: Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax. 1951: Edlington-for-Balby Halt was closed to the general public. 2010: Easyjet announce they are pulling out of Doncaster Robin Hood Airport. |
42 Years Ago Today Disgraced former Doncaster Rovers owner's horse Flockton Grey embroiled in betting scam.
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