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Sunday 1st August 2027 On This Day in Doncaster History more» 1708: James Bosvill, The King of the Gypsies, died and was buried at Rossington. 1787: Edmund Cartwright, Doncaster's inventor of the power loom, posted his major patent. 1867: The first catholic church in Doncaster since the reformation was opened - St Peter-in-Chains. 1924: Carcroft Cinema is officially opened opposite Bullcroft Colliery gates. 1938: The Windsor Cinema at the Oswin Avenue/Balby Road junction was opened by Suburban Cinemas. 1957: Russian spy and double agent Allan Foote passed away.

WHATS ON ANNIVERSARIES 58 Years Ago Today Doncaster athlete Norman Hallows, who won a 1500m bronze medal at the London 1908 Olympics sadly passed away.» 117 Years Ago Today Doncaster Racecourse held the UK's first aviation meeting.» 240 Years Ago Today The first mail coach runs from London to the North via a change of horses at the Red Lion in Doncaster.