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4 days ago · Sir Keir Starmer with wife Victoria on his wedding day. Arriving accomanied by Doncaster’s mayor Ros Jones, he opened his speech outlining his Doncaster connections, in front of the facade of ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Doncaster’s pursuit of city status was meticulously planned and executed through a collaborative effort involving local governance, businesses, and community organizations. This concerted push was in response to a nationwide competition held to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee .
Jul 2, 2024 · Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre has been snapped up by Sports Direct owner Frasers Group in a huge deal – with plans to introduce more of its brands into the centre.
The politician has strong family connections with our city and has been a regular visitor here over the years, not only for family occasions but also trips to Doncaster Racecourse.
- The Roman Fort at Doncaster
- Doncaster in The Middle Ages
- Doncaster 1500-1800
- Doncaster in The 19th Century
- Doncaster in The 20th Century
- Doncaster in The 21st Century
- A Timeline of Doncaster
The history of Doncaster began when the Romans built a fort in the area about 71 AD. The Romans called the fort Danum. However, in the 4th century Roman civilization declined and the last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD. After the Romans left a village there was a village by the fort. It was called Don ceaster. In time the name changed to Don...
In the 12th century, Doncaster grew into a busy town. In 1194 King Richard I gave Doncaster a charter (a document granting or confirming certain rights). In the Middle Ages Doncaster was a busy little market town although it would seem tiny to us. In 1204 Doncaster suffered a disastrous fire. In the Middle Ages, most buildings were of wood so fire ...
During the 16th century and 17th centuries, the little market town of Doncaster continued to grow. This was despite outbreaks of plague in 1562, 1582, 1583, 1604, and 1606. Each time plague struck a significant part of the town’s population perished but each time it recovered. Doncaster gained a grammar school in 1575. However, Doncaster suffered a...
By 1831 Doncaster had a population of 10,000. By the standards of the time, it was quite large. However, like all towns in those days, it was dirty and unsanitary and many of the inhabitants lived in squalid and overcrowded conditions. However, things improved in the late 19th century when sewers were built in Doncaster and a piped water supply was...
From 1902 electric trams ran in the streets of Doncaster. However, trolleybuses replaced trams in the years 1928-1931. The trolleybuses were in turn phased out in the years 1961-1963. Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery opened in 1909. (A new purpose-built museum opened in 1964). Also in 1909, Britain’s first aviation meeting was held in Doncaster. El...
Robin Hood Airport opened near Doncaster in 2005. Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum opened in 2021. In 2023 the population of Doncaster was 158,000.
c 71 AD The Romans build a fort in the region. It is called Danum. 12th Century A village called Doncaster grows into a small market town 1194 King Richard I gives Doncaster a charter 1204 Doncaster is badly damaged by a fire but it is soon rebuilt 1307 Franciscan friars arrive in Doncaster. they are called greyfriars because of their costumes. c 1...
‘Doncaster has a very rich history and there remains some of it in the spine that runs from the racecourse to the Mansion House. But very little of the physical heritage remains to be seen. There is not much you can do about it, apart from making people aware.’
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In the 12th century Doncaster grew into a busy town. In 1194 King Richard I gave Doncaster a charter (a document granting or confirming certain rights). In the Middle Ages Doncaster was a busy little market town although it would seem tiny to us. In 1204 Doncaster suffered a disastrous fire.
