Wednesday 1st July 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1856: The first passenger train arrives at Thorne railway station.
1936: An international air service was opened at Doncaster Airfield to Amsterdam.
1953: Arsenal and Ipswich footballer Alan Sunderland was born in Conisbrough.
2006: Stainton-born cricketing legend Freddie Trueman passed away.
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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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