Tuesday 16th June 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1737: Conisbrough Castle and manor of Conisbrough were sold to the Duke of Leeds for £22,500.
1892: First service at the Wesleyan Chapel off Chapel Street, Bentley.
1989: Barnburgh Main Colliery was closed after 78 years.
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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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