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- The borough was created on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of the former County Borough of Doncaster, the urban districts of Adwick-le-Street, Bentley with Arksey, Conisbrough, Mexborough, and Tickhill, Doncaster and Thorne rural districts, and the parish of Finningley from East Retford Rural District and small parts of the parish of Harworth from Worksop Rural District from Nottinghamshire.
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Doncaster (/ ˈdɒŋkəstər, - kæs -/ DONK-ə-stər, DONK-ast-ər) [3][4] is a city in South Yorkshire, England. [5] Named after the River Don, it is the administrative centre of the City of Doncaster metropolitan borough, and is the second largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield.
The City of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough with city status in South Yorkshire, England. [2] [3] [4] It is named after its principal settlement, Doncaster, and includes the surrounding suburbs of Doncaster as well as numerous towns and villages.
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.
Oct 8, 2024 · Doncaster, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, north-central England. The borough lies in the historic county of Yorkshire, except for the parish of Finningley and an area west of Bawtry, both of which belong to the historic county of Nottinghamshire.
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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.
May 20, 2022 · Doncaster has become one of the UK’s newest cities after receiving the honour as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but how will this actually impact the area?
City of Doncaster Council is the local authority of the City of Doncaster, a metropolitan borough with city status in South Yorkshire, England. Prior to being awarded city status in 2022 the council was called Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
