504 Years Ago Today William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on October 19th 2026
Monday 19th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1651: Further riots at the Chapel in Sandtoft where locals protested the drainage of the fens and the recent Huguenot settlers. 1920: The New Palace Theatre opened as a full time cinema. 1946: Doncaster Rovers goalscorer Bert Tindall scores hit 3rd hat trick in 4 games. 1957: Doncaster sprinter Brian Shenton runs 100m in a record 9.7s, but is controversially disqualified. 1978: A train derailment at Potteric Carr caused 300 gallons of diesel to leak into the local nature reserve. 2006: England's most capped female player Gillian Coulthard inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. |
504 Years Ago Today William Rokeby, archbishop of Dublin, passed away in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster.
707 Years Ago Today John de Warrene, guardian of Conisbrough Castle, is forced at Doncaster to sign over his lands and money.
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