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Friday 6th November 2026 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1885: Heavyweight British Boxing Champion 'Iron' William Hague was born in Mexborough. 1963: The last steam locomotive to be overhauled Union of South Africa returned to service. 1967: Adwick and Carcroft Station was closed to passengers. 2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog appears in Sunday Sport lingerie spread. 2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog sacked for lingerie photo's in Sunday Sport. 2011: Tracy Chandler, Doncaster Rovers Mascot Donny Dog reinstated after sacking for lingerie shoot.

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.