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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Events: What's On in Doncaster on August 17th 2026
Monday 17th August 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1930: Poet Ted Hughes was born in West Yorkshire, the family moved when he was 7 to Mexborough. 1996: Kerry Dixon's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers as player manager. |
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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