Friday 9th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1827: The mayor of Doncaster, Richard Littlejohn, laid the foundation stone of Christ Church.
1908: Australian poet Harry Hooton was born in Doncaster.
1910: Donald Watson, founder of the Vegan Society, was born in Mexborough.
1937: Mexborough born actor Brian Blessed was born.
2010: Easyjet announce they are pulling out of Doncaster Robin Hood Airport.
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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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