Thursday 9th July 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1604: Doncaster Borough Charter from King James I establishes town council.
1912: Double disaster at Cadeby Colliery, 35 dead then 53 of the rescue party killed hours later.
1969: Premier League Footballer Leigh Jenkinson was born in Thorne, and went on to be capped for Wales.
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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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