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Monday 2nd November 2026 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1611: Sir Ralph Hansby leases Tickhill Castle from King James I for 41 years. 1815: Father of computing, mathematician and inventor of algebra George Boule, who taught in Doncaster, was born in Lincoln. 1829: The Deaf and Dumb Institution officially opened opposite the racecourse in Eastfield House. 1914: Wheatley moves from West Riding of Yorkshire to Doncaster administrative control. 1991: Manager Steve Beaglehole's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Mansfield.

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.