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 March 5th 2026
Thursday 5th March 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1985: Miner's Strike begins with mineworkers at Cortonwood Colliery near Barnsley striking. 2003: Doncaster Rovers win promotion back to the Football League with Francis Tierney's golden goal. 2003: A statue to John Wesley that was designed in 1853 is finally unveiled in 2003 by the Bishop of Lincoln. 2004: Doncaster was granted Fairtrade Town status. 2005: Doncaster was granted FairTrade town status. 2009: Channel 4 TV series Red Riding first screened, partially filmed in Stainforth. |
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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