99 Years Ago Today
Funded by Doncaster Rovers Supporters Club, the Main Stand at Belle Vue was extended by 2000 seats.
175 Years Ago Today
Queen Victoria stays at the Angel Inn on her way to Balmoral.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 8th 2026
Saturday 8th August 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1648: Oliver Cromwell arrives in Doncaster to reinforce the siege of Pontefract while awaiting artillery to arrive.
1936: Duty Free actor Keith Barron was born in Mexborough.
1962: The Beatles were excused their regular Wednesday night spot at the Cavern club to travel 86 miles to Doncaster for a larger venue.
1991: Journalist John McCarthy is freed from 5 years as a hostage of Islamic Jihad terrorists in Lebanon, his girlfriend Jill Morrell campaigned for his release from her home in Doncaster.
1997: Doncaster's Corn Exchange re-opens after the 1994 fire.
2008: Doncaster's Taekwondo champion Sarah Stevenson takes bronze in Beijing Olympics after her opponent was controversially disqualified.
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99 Years Ago Today
Funded by Doncaster Rovers Supporters Club, the Main Stand at Belle Vue was extended by 2000 seats.
175 Years Ago Today
Queen Victoria stays at the Angel Inn on her way to Balmoral.»
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