Friday 16th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1786: The first mail coach runs from London to the North via a change of horses at the Red Lion in Doncaster.
1909: Doncaster Racecourse held the UK's first aviation meeting.
1968: Doncaster athlete Norman Hallows, who won a 1500m bronze medal at the London 1908 Olympics sadly passed away.
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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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