34 Years Ago Today
The first ever Sunday race meeting at Doncaster Racecourse
90 Years Ago Today
Actress Mary Millar, Keeping Up Appearances, was born in Doncaster.»
382 Years Ago Today
Tickhill Castle surrendered to John Lilburne and his dragoon of Manchester soldiers.
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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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34 Years Ago Today
The first ever Sunday race meeting at Doncaster Racecourse
90 Years Ago Today
Actress Mary Millar, Keeping Up Appearances, was born in Doncaster.»
382 Years Ago Today
Tickhill Castle surrendered to John Lilburne and his dragoon of Manchester soldiers.
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