Monday 30th November 2026
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1350: License is granted to the Carmelite Friars in Doncaster to build a church to St Mary.
1896: Talking pictures first shown in Doncaster at the Empire Palace.
1934: Doncaster locomotive The Flying Scotsman became the first steam locomotive to officially record 100mph.
1948: Ballet dancer and choreographer Marguerite Porter was born in Doncaster.
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17 Years Ago Today
English Democrat Peter Davies elected to be Doncaster's new mayor.»
322 Years Ago Today
Inventor and steel-manufacturer Benjamin Huntsman was born in Epworth.»
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