Friday 30th October 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1467: The town of Doncaster was incorporated by Edward IV.
1648: Colonel Thomas Rainsborough, a republican officer of Charles I was murdered in Doncaster.
1823: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, died in Hastings.
1964: Doncaster Museum was officially opened by Princess Margaret.
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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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