Tuesday 6th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1859: 7 year old boy killed by a train between Denaby and Mexborough.
1958: Bawtry Station was closed to the general public.
1958: Rossington Station was closed to then general public.
1985: The last episode of Open All Hours was broadcast; The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel.
2010: Doncaster pensioners Alan Stringer and Wally Jinks win £2m on the National Lottery.
2010: First ever camel race at Doncaster Racecourse held.
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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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