28 Years Ago Today
Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes sadly passed away.»
59 Years Ago Today
ABC closed the old The Picture House cinema.
117 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.»
128 Years Ago Today
Church of St Winifred is re-opened after extensive renovations and a new pulpit.»
161 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, was born in Ghana.»
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on October 1st 2026
Thursday 1st October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1866: Stainforth railway station closed.
1910: Flush toilet pioneer Thomas Crapper passed away and was buried in Elmers End.
1912: Coal pit sinking record has been established at Askern Colliery, 9 months to reach 565 yards.
1941: Widespread flooding in Doncaster for a few weeks after extremely high levels in River Don..
1974: South Yorkshire radio station Radio Hallam broadcasts for the first time.
2010: St Edmund's Church in Sprotborough has it's final service.
2010: Paul Chambers tweets about blowing up Doncaster Airport, and is later arrested.
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28 Years Ago Today
Mexborough bred Poet Ted Hughes sadly passed away.»
59 Years Ago Today
ABC closed the old The Picture House cinema.
117 Years Ago Today
Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.»
128 Years Ago Today
Church of St Winifred is re-opened after extensive renovations and a new pulpit.»
161 Years Ago Today
Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer, was born in Ghana.»
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