Friday 19th June 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1876: Sir Nigel Gresley, Locomotive Engineer of The Mallard and Flying Scotsman was born.
1990: A mother and 2 children were killed in an accident on the Carr Lane level crossing.
2010: Doncaster pensioners Alan Stringer and Wally Jinks win £2m on the National Lottery.
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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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