Friday 30th January 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1708: James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died and was buried at Rossington.
1772: Owston and Doncaster's political radical and chief druid Godfrey Higgins was born.
1839: Westminster Cathedral architect John Francis Bentley was born in Doncaster.
2004: Hatfield colliery ceases production.
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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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