504 Years Ago Today
William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today
John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on December 6th 2025
Saturday 6th December 2025
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1317: Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, after attacking Conisbrough Castle finds the 6 men holding it guilty and fines them.
1536: Rebels present '24 Articles' to the Duke of Norfolk on the North Bridge in Doncaster.
1912: The Dearne Valley Railway between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington (via Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe, Harlington and Denaby) opened.
1912: The first sod cut at Rossington Colliery.
1920: Renowned chemist George Porter (Lord Porter) was born in Stainforth.
1940: A fierce storm damaged many aircraft at Doncaster airport and a HP42 Harden and a Harrow Mk2 were completely destroyed.
2012: Sir Nigel Gresley Square is officially opened.
2012: The North Eastern cooling tower at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished.
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504 Years Ago Today
William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today
John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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