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 12th 2026
Monday 12th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»0633: The Battle of Hatfield Chase where a Welch and Mercian alliance beat King Edwin and the Northumbrians.
1738: Eccentric local trickster Jemmy Hirst born in Rawcliffe.
1910: Tickhill Station opened for business on the line between Doncaster and Shireoaks.
1926: Prince of Wales lays foundation stone of Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
1963: The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley & The Rolling Stones play The Gaumont in Doncaster.
1966: Elderly Care Unit opened at Tickhill Road Hospital by The Lord Amulree MD FRCP.
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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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