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Wednesday 7th July 2027 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1788: Methodist preacher John Wesley preached in Priory Place. 1856: Stainforth railway station opened. 1973: The Odeon in Hallgate closed. 2007: Prince Charles visits the floods in Toll Bar 2010: Doncaster Rovers pay record £1.15m to Sheff Utd for striker Billy Sharp.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 49 Years Ago Today Cricketing legend Ian Botham's son Liam is born in Doncaster Royal Infirmary. 104 Years Ago Today Belle Vue is officially opened by Charles Sutcliffe of the Football League.» 137 Years Ago Today Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Company created by parliament to buy local canals. 249 Years Ago Today Warmsworth poet and translator Francis Fawkes died in Hayes.»