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Wednesday 12th October 2022 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 0633: The Battle of Hatfield Chase where a Welch and Mercian alliance beat King Edwin and the Northumbrians. 1738: Eccentric local trickster Jemmy Hirst born in Rawcliffe. 1910: Tickhill Station opened for business on the line between Doncaster and Shireoaks. 1926: Prince of Wales lays foundation stone of Doncaster Royal Infirmary. 1963: The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley & The Rolling Stones play The Gaumont in Doncaster. 1966: Elderly Care Unit opened at Tickhill Road Hospital by The Lord Amulree MD FRCP.

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.»