Thursday 24th September 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1776: The first ever St Leger horse race was run at Doncaster, winner was Allabaculia.
1856: The newly established Hyde Park Cemetary formally consecrated.
1862: After 2 years work the massive new organ by Edmund Schulze at St Georges Church had its own dedicated service.
2011: Dean Saunders first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, with a 1-0 win at home to Crystal Palace.
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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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