Thursday 22nd October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1004: Anglo-Saxon nobleman Wulfric Spot mentions Doncaster in his will.
1921: Ballet dancer and teacher John Field was born in Doncaster.
1962: Billy Fury and Marty Wilde play Doncaster's Rank Theatre.
1985: Manager Dave Cusack's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Swansea
1999: Group 4 lose contract to run Doncaster Prison.
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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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