19 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened with it's first flight to Majorca.
19 Years Ago Today
A construction worker was injured in the build of the new Frenchgate Interchange when part of a roof collapsed on him.
183 Years Ago Today
Doncaster mayor Isaac Morley becomes Knight Bachelor.»
249 Years Ago Today
The first stone of the Theatre Royal was laid, being designed by William Lindley.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 1st 2024
Thursday 1st August 2024
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.
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19 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened with it's first flight to Majorca.
19 Years Ago Today
A construction worker was injured in the build of the new Frenchgate Interchange when part of a roof collapsed on him.
183 Years Ago Today
Doncaster mayor Isaac Morley becomes Knight Bachelor.»
249 Years Ago Today
The first stone of the Theatre Royal was laid, being designed by William Lindley.
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