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 5th 2026
Monday 5th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1968: Doncaster Decoy was the last train to stop at Warmsworth Station
1980: Double Superbike World Champion James Toseland was born in Doncaster.
1985: Conisbrough's rock drummer Brian Keenan died of a heart attack.
1992: The town of Doncaster was twinned with the town of Wilmington in USA.
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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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