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Saturday 17th October 2026 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1956: Doncaster Rovers young hotshot Alick Jeffrey breaks his leg in an England Under 23 game against France at Bristol City's Ashton Gate. 2005: Construction started on a 15,000 all-seater community stadium complex to later be named Keepmoat Stadium.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 48 Years Ago Today Actress Kate Baines was born in Doncaster. 140 Years Ago Today St Wilfred's Church in Cantley reopened after restoration by George Gilbert Scott. 177 Years Ago Today Doncaster Town Council apply for land at Potteric Carr to be converted to the first communal cemetary.