Wednesday 25th March 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1899: Doncaster's Theatre Royal closed its door after a performance of Behind the Mask.
1942: After an immense fundraising effort Doncaster adopt's a warship.
1973: The first ever pilot of Doncaster filmed tv sitcom Open All Hours was broadcast, on BBC2.
1989: Manager Joe Kinnear's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Scarborough.
1996: Police raided offices at Belle Vue and Ken Richardson was arrested with conspiracy to burn down the mainstand.
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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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