115 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight boxer Iron William Hague sensationally knocks out Jim Moir in the 1st round to become England's Heavyweight Champion.»
238 Years Ago Today Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 1st 2022
Monday 1st August 2022
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1708: James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died and was buried at Rossington. 1787: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, posted his major patent. 1867: The first catholic church in Doncaster since the reformation was opened - St Peter-in-Chains. 1924: Carcroft Cinema is officially opened opposite Bullcroft Colliery gates. 1938: The Windsor Cinema at the Oswin Avenue/Balby Road junction was opened by Suburban Cinemas. 1957: Russian spy and double agent Allan Foote passed away. |
115 Years Ago Today Mexborough's Heavyweight boxer Iron William Hague sensationally knocks out Jim Moir in the 1st round to become England's Heavyweight Champion.»
238 Years Ago Today Major General Anthony St Leger, soldier, MP and founder of the horse race, passed away.
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