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 9th 2026
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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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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