Wednesday 7th January 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1875: Bentley school board formed, two years prior to school being built on Bentley Green.
1952: Hampole railway station closed on 7 January 1952 after 67 years of service.
1973: Four workmen died at Thorpe Marsh Power Station but after investigation they were all deemed accidental.
2013: Doncaster Rovers appoint Brian Flynn as joint caretaker manager with defender Rob Jones.
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23 Years Ago Today
Mexborough radio presenter Tony Capstick was sacked by Radio Sheffield.»
63 Years Ago Today
The Flying Scotsman pulled its last train for British Railways after being bought by Doncaster businessman Alan Peglar.
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