504 Years Ago Today
William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today
John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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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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504 Years Ago Today
William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today
John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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