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Thursday 1st April 2027 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1927: Doncaster was raised to the status of County Borough. 1957: Doncaster comedian Charlie Williams marries his 1st wife Audrey Crump. 1974: South Yorkshire was created as a result of the Local Government Act 1972. 1988: Hickleton Main Colliery closed down after 94+ years of production. 2004: Hatfield colliery ceases production. 2007: Doncaster Rovers win the Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2006-07 3-2 against Bristol Rovers 2012: The South Western cooling tower at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished.

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.