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.
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Events: What's On in Doncaster on September 10th 2027
Friday 10th September 2027
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1536: The Pilgrimage of Grace, a popular rising in the north against the dissolution of monasteries and religious innovations, begins under Robert Aske in Doncaster.
1829: The new Christ Church is consecrated.
1887: 23 dead after horrific train crash near Hexthorpe during St Leger week.
1909: The pioneering Windham Tractor Monoplane is broken by pilot Captain Walter George Windham when he sits in it.
1909: Doncaster Racecourse held the UK's first aviation meeting.
1909: Doncaster Art Gallery officially opened by the Viscountess Halifax.
1951: Edlington-for-Balby Halt was closed to the general public.
2010: Easyjet announce they are pulling out of Doncaster Robin Hood Airport.
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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.
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