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Thursday 25th March 2027 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1899: Doncaster's Theatre Royal closed its door after a performance of Behind the Mask. 1942: After an immense fundraising effort Doncaster adopt's a warship. 1973: The first ever pilot of Doncaster filmed tv sitcom Open All Hours was broadcast, on BBC2. 1989: Manager Joe Kinnear's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Scarborough. 1996: Police raided offices at Belle Vue and Ken Richardson was arrested with conspiracy to burn down the mainstand.

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.