28 Years Ago Today
Stainforth mum Debbie Scorer sees a black triangle floating above her house.»
68 Years Ago Today
The Grand Theatre was opened as a cinema by Essoldo, with Satchmo the Great.
103 Years Ago Today
Explosion at Maltby Main Colliery kills 27 miners.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 1st 2026
Saturday 1st August 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1708: James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died and was buried at Rossington.
1787: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, posted his major patent.
1867: The first catholic church in Doncaster since the reformation was opened - St Peter-in-Chains.
1924: Carcroft Cinema is officially opened opposite Bullcroft Colliery gates.
1938: The Windsor Cinema at the Oswin Avenue/Balby Road junction was opened by Suburban Cinemas.
1957: Russian spy and double agent Allan Foote passed away.
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28 Years Ago Today
Stainforth mum Debbie Scorer sees a black triangle floating above her house.»
68 Years Ago Today
The Grand Theatre was opened as a cinema by Essoldo, with Satchmo the Great.
103 Years Ago Today
Explosion at Maltby Main Colliery kills 27 miners.»
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