Wednesday 2nd September 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1709: John Wesley's rescued from a raging fire at his home at Epworth Rectory.
1906: Bawtry Hall records UK's highest ever September temperature as 35.6 degrees.
1910: Donald Watson, founder of the Vegan Society, was born in Mexborough.
2006: Legendary local comedian and former Doncaster Rovers player Charlie Williams sadly passed away.
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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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