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Coordinates: 53°30′57″N 1°07′58″W / 53.5157, -1.1327 Doncaster may refer to: Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, a district of South Yorkshire Doncaster, the principal town in that district Doncaster, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Red_pog2. ... South Yorkshire is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in the Yorkshire and the Humber Government Office Region of England, in the United Kingdom. ... UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in North West England. ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of English administrative division used for the purposes of local government. ... South Yorkshire is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in the Yorkshire and the Humber Government Office Region of England, in the United Kingdom. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... Yorkshire and the Humber is one of the regions of England. ... Constituent countries is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a number of countries make up a larger entity or grouping, concerning these countries; thus the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has used the phrase in reference to the parts of former Yugoslavia... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The DN postcode area, also known as the Doncaster postcode area[1], is a group of postal districts around Barnetby, Barrow upon Humber, Barton-upon-Humber, Brigg, Cleethorpes, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Goole, Grimsby, Immingham, Retford, Scunthorpe and Ulceby in England. ... +44 redirects here. ... There are a number of policing agencies in the United Kingdom. ... South Yorkshire Police is the police force covering South Yorkshire in England. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of South Yorkshire, England. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... Yorkshire and the Humber is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ... Doncaster Central is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Doncaster North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... Don Valley is a parliamentary constituency, created in 1915, it was long a coal mining stronghold. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a list of cities, towns and villages in the historic English county of Yorkshire. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Doncaster is a large town in South Yorkshire, England and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is located about 20 miles from Sheffield and is popularly referred to by some of its residents as "Donny". Doncaster has a new international airport and its centre has undergone regeneration including the development of an Education City campus, currently the largest education investment of its kind in the UK. Doncaster has also recently extended the Frenchgate Centre, a shopping centre and transport interchange. South Yorkshire is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in the Yorkshire and the Humber Government Office Region of England, in the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in North West England. ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ... Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (IATA: DSA, ICAO: EGCN) is an international airport located at the former RAF Finningley airbase in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England. ... The Frenchgate Centre is Doncaster towns largest Shopping Centre. ...

According to the 2001 census the urban sub-area of Doncaster had a population of 67,977 - together with Bentley, Armthorpe and Kirk Sandall it forms an urban area with a population of 127,851. The wider metropolitan borough has a population of around 290,000. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Armthorpe is a village and forms the eastern edge of the Doncaster urban sprawl within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. ...

Geography, demographics and regeneration

Doncaster is the 15th largest population centre in the UK outside London. The borough expanded dramatically in population with the development of the coal mining. Closure of coal mines in the 1970s and 1980s caused some economic difficulties, the town relied then to a greater extent on tertiary industries; the already good communication links with the rest of the UK supported this development. The town is situated on the A1(M) and M18 motorways, and is within 20 minutes of the key M1 and M62 motorways. Doncaster is also an important railway town, serving the East Coast Mainline. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The tertiary sector of industry (also known as the service sector or the service industry) is one of the three main industrial categories of a developed economy, the others being the secondary industry (manufacturing), and primary industry (extraction such as mining, agriculture and fishing). ... This page is about the A1 road in Great Britain. ... The M18 northdown during the Winter 2005-2006 roadworks The M18 is a motorway in Yorkshire, England. ... The M1 motorway heading south towards junction 37 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire. ... The M62 motorway is a west-east trans-Pennine motorway in northern England, connecting the cities of Liverpool and Hull. ... GNER White Rose train at Kings Cross railway station The East Coast Main Line (ECML) is a major railway line in the United Kingdom which links London to Aberdeen, via Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Doncaster, York, Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Leuchars, Dundee and Arbroath. ...

Despite some local opposition, over the years much of the traditional housing in the town centre has been razed. Inevitably controversial decisions in this regard were taken, including clearance for building of a ring road that cut off St George’s Parish Church, now known as St George’s Minster, from the town centre. Visitors passing through Doncaster's town centre may be surprised to see windowless back-ends of large town centre shops facing the Minster, Doncaster's preeminent architectural landmark. The town centre has undergone some regeneration in recent years with private and public investment taking place. Presently central Doncaster provides a strong retail and commercial focal point and more recent developments have been carefully placed in relation to important buildings.

New developments include campus facilities for Doncaster College and the Frenchgate Interchange (a unification of bus and railway stations with the Frenchgate Centre). The extension to the shopping centre and the new bus station opened on 8 June 2006, from when all Doncaster bus routes started to use the station. Doncaster College is a further and higher education college in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. ... The Frenchgate Centre is Doncaster towns largest Shopping Centre. ... The Frenchgate Centre is Doncaster towns largest Shopping Centre. ... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Within the region, Doncaster is being recognised an important European hub with developments such as a new international airport, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield which opened in 2005. In addition there is the well established Doncaster International Railport facilities that link to the Channel Tunnel. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (IATA: DSA, ICAO: EGCN) is an international airport located at the former RAF Finningley airbase in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England. ... The British terminal at Cheriton in west Folkestone, from the Pilgrims Way. ...

Recent leisure developments include a new community sports stadium for sports teams including Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Belles and Doncaster Lakers, which was completed in late 2006. Doncaster is home to one of the oldest and largest racecourses in the country. In 2005, Doncaster Racecourse closed temporarily to enable the re-development of the stands and facilities by Arena Leisure Plc. The new urban-i stand is now open and world-class facilities continue to be developed on site. Hotels in Doncaster are being expanded and new ones built. Doncaster Rovers club badge Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based at Belle Vue in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. ... Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C., previously Doncaster Belles L.F.C. is a womens football club in Doncaster in England. ... Doncaster Lakers are a British rugby league club, from Doncaster. ... Doncaster Racecourse (also known as the Town Moor course) is a racecourse in Doncaster, England. ...

History

Roman heritage

Doncaster (or DANVM as called during Roman times) is located at 53°31′N, 1°8′W - the site of a Roman fort which was built in the 1st century A.D. at the site of a crossing across the River Don. The Roman empirical command of Ninius called this fort "Caer Daun". Later the commands of Antoninus Pius and Notitia called this fort Danum, from which the town derives the Don part of its name; caster a Saxon word corrupted from the Latin original Castra, meaning a military camp. Doncaster was home to the Roman Crispinian horse garrison. The cavalry took its name from Crispus, son of Constantine the Great. Crispus, son of the Emperor, lived at Danum (Doncaster) whilst his father lived 40 miles further north at Eboracum (York). In truth, much of Doncaster's Roman past remains to be discovered. Image File history File links Alternative_Ermine_Street. ... Image File history File links Alternative_Ermine_Street. ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... The 1st century was that century that lasted from 1 to 100 according the Gregorian calendar. ... The River Don (also called Dun in some stretches) is a river in South Yorkshire, England. ... Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86â€“March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. ... Basic ideal plan of a Roman castrum. ... Crispus on a coin issued to celebrate Constantine I victory over Goths in 323. ... Constantine. ... This article is about the English city. ...

The Doncaster garrison units are named in the Notitia Dignitatum or 'Register of Dignitaries', produced around the turn of the 5th century near the end of Roman rule in Britain. This important administrative document contains - among other things - the name of almost every military unit in the Roman empire, also the name of their respective garrison towns. The garrison unit was originally recruited from among the tribespeople living near the town of Crispiana in Upper Pannonia, near Zirc in the Bakony region of western Hungary. The fact that Doncaster is included, highlights the importance placed by the Romans on the Doncaster. The Doncaster entry is listed under the command of the Dux Britanniarum or the 'Duke of the Britons'. Doncaster provided an alternative direct land route between Lincoln and York. The main route between Lincoln and York was in fact Ermine Street which meant crossing the River Humber in boats. For obvious reasons this was not always practical and thus Doncaster became an important staging post on the Roman map. The Notitia Dignitatum is a unique document of the Roman imperial chanceries. ... Dux Britanniarum was a military post in Roman Britain, probably created by Diocletian or Constantine I during the late third or early fourth century AD. It is listed in the Notitia Dignitatum as being one of the three commands in Britain, along with the Comes Britanniarum and Count of the... Lincoln (pronounced //) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England. ... York shown within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state Constituent country Region Yorkshire and the Humber Ceremonial county North Yorkshire Admin HQ York City Centre Founded 71 City Status 71 Government - Type Unitary Authority, City - Governing body City of York Council - Leadership: Leader & Executive - Executive: Liberal Democrat - MPs: Hugh Bayley (L) John... Roman Britain, with Ermine Street highlighted Ermine Street should not be confused with Ermin Street, the road from Silchester to Gloucester. ... Humber is also the name of one of the ranges of cars manufactured by the Rootes Group Humber is also the name of a river in Newfoundland, Canada, as well as a river and a college, both in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

The Roman road through Doncaster appears on two routes recorded in the Antonine Itinerary. The itinera include the same section of road between Lincoln and York, and list three stations along the route in between these two coloniae. Iter VII and Iter VIII is entitled "the route from York to London". The section below showing distances from Iter VIII. The Antonine Itinerary is a Latin document that can be described as the Road Map of Roman Britain. ...

A route through the north Derbyshire hills was opened up sometime in the latter half of the 1st century A.D., possibly by the militaristic governor Gnaeus Julius Agricola during the late 70s, although the first section of the road to the Doncaster fort had probably been in existence since the early 50s. Gnaeus Julius Agricola (July 13, 40 - August 23, 93) was a Roman general responsible for much of the Roman conquest of Britain. ...

Today, there are several areas of known intense archaeological interest however many, in particular St Sepulchre Gate, remain hidden under buildings. The Roman fort is believed to have been located on the site that is now St George's Minster next to the River Don. There are at several rivers named Don: Don River, Russia Don River, Toronto River Don, England River Don, Aberdeenshire This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Early and Medieval history

The town was rebuilt by the Normans after William I took the throne. The Normans also built a castle at nearby Conisbrough. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (563x659, 55 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (563x659, 55 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Norman conquests in red. ... William I of England (c. ... Conisbrough Castle Conisbrough Castle Keep Conisbrough Castle is a castle in the town of Conisbrough near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. ... Conisbrough (frequently misspelled Conisborough) is a small town located roughly midway between Doncaster and Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. ...

As the 12th century approached, Doncaster matured into a busy town and in 1194 King Richard I granted Doncaster national recognition with a Royal Charter. During the Middle Ages Doncaster evolved further and it was then later in 1204 that Doncaster suffered and recovered from a disastrous fire. At this time, buildings were built of wood and fire was a constant hazard. Richard I of England, as a bronze, brandishes his sword outside the Palace of Westminster Richard I (September 8, 1157 - April 6, 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. ... For the ship of the same name, see Royal Charter (ship). ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

In 1248, a charter was granted for Doncaster Market and some 750 years on, the market still exists with its busy stalls located both outside and under cover. The market also occupies the 19th century 'Corn Exchange' building, opened in 1873^[2] and extensively rebuilt in 1996 after a major fire.

Today, many of Doncaster's streets are named with the suffix 'gate'. The word 'gate' is derived from the old Danish word 'gata' which meant street. During Medieval times, craftsmen or tradesmen with similar skills, tended to live in the same street. Baxter is an ancient word for baker thereby confirming that Baxtergate was indeed the bakers' street. It is assumed that 'Frenchgate' may be named after French speaking Normans who settled on this street. Danish (dansk) is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages), a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European languages. ...

The Medieval township of Doncaster is known to have been protected by earthern ramparts and ditches leaving four substantial gates as entrances to the town. These gates were located at Hall Gate, St. Mary's Bridge (old), St. Sepulchre Gate and Sunny Bar. Today the gates at Sunny Bar are commemoratated by huge 'Boar Gates', similarly, the entrance to St. Sepulchre Gate is also commemorated, this time with white marble 'Roman Gates'. The boundary of the town principally extended from the River Don, along what is now, Market Road, Silver Street, Cleveland Street and Printing Office Street.

During the 14th century a number of friars arrived in Doncaster who were known for their religious enthusiasm and preachings. In 1307 Franciscan friars arrived and they were called greyfriars because of the colour of their costumes. Carmelites or whitefriars arrived in the middle of the 14th century. The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... Franciscans is the common name used to designate a variety of mendicant religious orders of men or women tracing their origin to Francis of Assisi and following the Rule of St. ... Origin and early history Carmelites (in Latin Ordo fratrum Beatæ Virginis Mariæ de monte Carmelo) is the name of a Roman Catholic order founded in the 12th century by a certain Berthold (d. ...

During the 16th and 17th centuries the town of Doncaster continued to expand. This was despite several outbreaks of plague from 1562 until 1606. Each time the plague struckdown significant numbers of Doncaster's population.

First English Civil War

During the campaign of the First English Civil War, King Charles I marched by Bridgnorth, Lichfield and Ashbourne to Doncaster, where on the 18th of August 1645 he was met by great numbers of Yorkshire gentlemen who had rallied to his cause. On the 2nd of May 1664, Doncaster was later rewarded with the title of 'Free Borough' by way of the King expressing his gratitude for Doncaster's allegiance. The First English Civil War (1642â€“1646) was the first of three wars, known as the English Civil War (or Wars). The English Civil War refers to the series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians and Royalists from 1642 until 1652, and includes the Second... Charles I (19 November 1600 â€“ 30 January 1649) was King of England, King of Scotland and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution. ... , Bridgnorth is a town in Shropshire, England, along the Severn Valley. ... Not to be confused with Litchfield. ... Ashbourne is the name of more than one place: Ashbourne, Derbyshire in England Ashbourne, County Meath in Ireland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... // Events January 10 - Archbishop Laud executed on Tower Hill, London. ... Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England. ... Events March 12 - New Jersey becomes a colony of England. ...

Horseracing

From around the 16th century, Doncaster embraced the wealthy stagecoach trade. This led to horse breeding in Doncaster, which in turn led to the start of horseraces there. The earliest important race in Doncaster's history was the Doncaster Gold Cup, first run over Cantley Common in 1766. The Doncaster Cup is the oldest continuing regulated horserace in the world. Stagecoach in Switzerland A stagecoach is a type of four-wheeled enclosed passenger and/or mail coach, strongly sprung and drawn by four horses, widely used before the introduction of railway transport. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ...

Ten years later the racecourse moved to its present location and in 1776 Colonel Anthony St. Leger founded a race in which five horses ran. This race has remained in existence and become the world's oldest classic horserace. During the First World War the racecourse was used for military purposes and substitute races were run instead at Newmarket from 1915 to 1918. The St Leger family is an old Anglo-Irish family with Norman roots, whose name has appeared a few times in history. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... Newmarket is a market town in the English county of Suffolk,approximately 65 miles (105 kilometres) north of London, which has grown and become famous because of its connection with race horses and Thoroughbred horse racing at Newmarket Racecourse. ...

Doncaster has the distinction of both starting and ending the flat season on turf. Every September, Doncaster hosts the prestigious four-day Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival, which is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the autumn calendar. Doncaster has also taken over events whose traditional homes have closed, such as the Lincoln Cup in 1965.

More history was made at Doncaster in 1992 when it staged the first ever Sunday meeting on a British racecourse. A crowd of 23,000 turned up despite there being no betting. Today the St. Leger Stakes remains the world's oldest classic horserace and features in the horseracing calendar as the 5th and final Classic of the British flat racing season. This pride of place every September on the famous Town Moor course. The St. ... Flat racing is a term commonly used in the United Kingdom to denote a form of horse-racing which is run over a predetermined distance and in which the horses are not required to jump over obstacles such as hurdles or fences as in National Hunt racing. ... Doncaster Racecourse (also known as the Town Moor course) is a racecourse in Doncaster, England. ...

Doncaster is a left-handed, pear-shaped track of around 1 mile & 7½ furlongs which is mostly flat. There are courses for Flat racing and also for National Hunt racing. Flat racing is a term commonly used in the United Kingdom to denote a form of horse-racing which is run over a predetermined distance and in which the horses are not required to jump over obstacles such as hurdles or fences as in National Hunt racing. ... National Hunt racing is the name given to the sport of horse racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland where the horses are required to jump over obstacles called hurdles or fences (except in the case of a bumper). The core of the National Hunt season is over the winter...

The racecourse is no longer run by Doncaster MBC but by Arena Leisure PLC. The racecourse reopened in 2007 after undergoing massive refurbishment with the building of a new grandstand, exhibition centre, stables and bloodstock sales. It reopened partly in August 2007 for a trial run for the St. Leger and fully in September, two days before the St Leger meeting. The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in North West England. ...

Doncaster is traditionally very wealthy. The borough itself was known for its rich landowners with vast estates and huge stately homes such as Brodsworth Hall, Cantley Manor, Nether Hall, Wheatley Hall, Hickleton Hall and Cusworth Hall. This wealth is evidenced in the luxurious and historic gold guilted 18th century Mansion House which stands on High Street. This land ownership developed what is an ancient market place and large 19th century Market Hall and Corn Exchange buildings. Perhaps the most striking building is St George's Minster (promoted from a parish church in 2004). Doncaster Racecourse (also known as the Town Moor course) is a racecourse in Doncaster, England. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 761 KB)Saint Georges Minster, Doncaster. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 761 KB)Saint Georges Minster, Doncaster. ... For alternate uses, see Saint George (disambiguation) Saint George on horseback rides alongside a wounded dragon being led by a princess, late 19th century engraving. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 402 KB) Summary Photo taken by Richard Benson on a Canon A10 of Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster South Yorkshire UK. Built in a good defensive poistion overlooking the River Don. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 402 KB) Summary Photo taken by Richard Benson on a Canon A10 of Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster South Yorkshire UK. Built in a good defensive poistion overlooking the River Don. ... Brodsworth Hall, situated 5 miles to the North West of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, is one of the most complete surviving examples of a Victorian Country House in England, and remains virtually unchanged since the 1860s. ... A photograph of Cusworth Hall Cusworth Hall is an 18th century grade 1 listed country house in Cusworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire in the north of England. ... Corn Exchange may mean: The Corn Exchange, Maidstone. ...

Doncaster was already a communications centre at this time. Doncaster sat on the Great North Road or A1, due to its strategic geographical importance and essentially Roman inheritance. This was the primary route for all traffic from London to Edinburgh and Doncaster cashed in on its location. This page is about the A1 road in Great Britain. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ...

Coal and industrial expansion

The late 18th century to 20th century saw Doncaster emerge as an industrial centre. Using its communication links and in particular waterways Doncaster became extremely busy and saw vast migration to its centre. Underneath Doncaster lies huge natural resource by way of deep seam coal. It was coal that prompted Doncaster's exponential population growth. The waterways, River Don and Don Navigation were used to transport coal from Doncaster to the steel production centres at Rotherham, Sheffield and Scunthorpe. Coal Example chemical structure of coal Coal is a fossil fuel formed in ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... The River Don (also called Dun in some stretches) is a river in South Yorkshire, England. ... There is also a Rotherham, New Zealand , Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Scunthorpe (disambiguation). ...

The Railways & Locomotive Works

Continuing the Industrial Revolution, the railway came to Doncaster, and the Great Northern Railway Locomotive and Carriage Building Works was established there. The reasons for this were due to Doncaster's communication links, the necessity to transport coal quickly and efficiently and Doncaster's expertise in specialist metal products. An extensive housing programme was undertaken to cater for the increase in the population. The Chairman of the Great Northern, anxious about their spiritual welfare, persuaded the directors to contribute towards the building of St. James' Church, which became known as the "Plant Church". The railway also built St. James' School. The Doncaster Plant became famous for building LNER 4-6-2 locomotives Mallard and the Flying Scotsman, as well as many thousands more locomotives. Today, the town retains a key station on the East Coast line. Many destinations can be reached by rail from Doncaster: A Watt steam engine, the steam engine that propelled the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the world. ... The Great Northern Railway (GNR) was a British railway company, founded by the London & York Railway Act of 1846. ... Doncaster railway works was in the town of Doncaster in the county of Yorkshire in England. ... LNER timetable for Autumn 1926 detailing the resumption of services after the General Strike. ... The Pennsylvania Railroads class K4s, a well known 4-6-2 type. ... Number 4468 Mallard is a London and North Eastern Railway Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive built at Doncaster, England in 1938. ... This article is about the locomotive the Flying Scotsman. For the passenger service, see Flying Scotsman (train). ... Doncaster railway station serves the town of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. ... GNER White Rose train at Kings Cross railway station The East Coast Main Line (ECML) is a major railway line in the United Kingdom which links London to Aberdeen, via Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Doncaster, York, Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Leuchars, Dundee and Arbroath. ...

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Doncaster railway station is served by the largest number of train operators in the UK and Doncaster PSB is one of the largest signalling centres on the UK network, controlling hundreds of route miles of railway. Doncaster PSB (Power Signal Box) is a signalling centre on the East Coast Main Line railway in the United Kingdom, principally covering the line from London to Edinburgh but also encompassing other lines diverging and converging to the ECML. The signal box celebrated its 25th birthday in 2006. ...

During World War I and World War II, the rail industry gave way to munitions building. In the early part of the 20th century Doncaster became one of the largest coal mining areas in the country, with the industry employing more people in the area than anything else. However, along with many other areas, a large number of mining jobs were lost in the late 1980s, and several pits closed. Today, coal mining has been all but eliminated from the area, with only a handful of collieries surviving. The demise of coal saw a cascade effect which saw the removal of many other tertiary industries. However, several companies diversified and can still be seen today. â€œThe Great War â€ redirects here. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Surface coal mining in Wyoming in the United States of America. ...

Tractor Production

In 1946 International Harvester (IH) started the production of agricultural implements at a factory in the Carr Hill area of Doncaster. The first tractor built at the factory was a Farmall M, which came off the production line in 1949. Initially tractors were built from parts shipped from the USA, but by 1960 the factory was making a range of tractors from scratch, designed specifically for British and European markets, and sold under the 'McCormick International' name. In 1983 tractor production was moved to IH's other Doncaster factory at Wheatley Hall. In 1985 International Harvester sold its agricultural division to Tenneco, Inc. which then merged the operation with its subsidiary J.I. Case to form Case IH, who continued to design and build its European tractor range in Doncaster. In 2000, the factory was purchased by ARGO SpA, an Italian-based agricultural equipment builder. Doncaster was the sole production site of McCormick Tractors, and the factory employed around 380 people (although approximately 1,100 people are employed in the worldwide McCormick group). In December 2006, the parent company ARGO Spa, announced that the Doncaster facility was to close in mid-2007 with the loss of around 325 jobs. Much to the dismay of trade union officials and local news, the announcement was made heartlessly only one week before Christmas. When the factory closed, 61 years of tractor production history in Doncaster came to an end as the production of the tractors is moved to Italy. The factory closed, as of late 2007. For the song by Craig Morgan, see International Harvester (song). ... The Farmall was the first general purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956â€“present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic - President George W. Bush (R) - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... For the song by Craig Morgan, see International Harvester (song). ... Case IH (for International Harvester) is an international manufacturer and marketer of agriculture, or farm equipment products. ... ARGO SpA is an Italian company that manufactures or distributes the following brands of primarily agricultural equipment: Landini McCormick Valpadana S.E.P. Laverda Fella Pegoraro ARGO SpA Categories: | | ... McCormick Tractors International Ltd. ...

Sport

More recently, the town has sought to reinvent itself, primarily as a commercial and leisure centre. Its horseraces remain very famous, and the town also has a men's football club, Doncaster Rovers F.C., and one of the most successful women's football clubs in the country, Doncaster Belles L.F.C. who play at the Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster RLFC (formerly known as Doncaster Dragons RLFC and Doncaster Lakers) have played consistently in rugby league's National League One. Doncaster Knights Rugby Football Club has shown success in recent years, following the regeneration of their facilities, part-funded by the National Lottery. It is also the home of the British professional wrestling promotion 1PW (1 Pro Wrestling). Soccer redirects here. ... Doncaster Rovers Football Club (or Donny as they are often known) are an English professional football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. ... UEFA Womens Cup Final 2005 at Potsdam Womens association football is the most prominent team sport for women in many countries, and one of the few womens team sports with professional leagues. ... Doncaster Rovers Belles logo Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies Football Club, previously Doncaster Belles LFC is a womens football (soccer) club in Doncaster in England, United Kingdom. ... Keepmoat Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Doncaster, in England. ... Doncaster RLFC are a British rugby league club, from Doncaster. ... The Rugby League National Leagues (currently known as the LHF Healthplan National Leagues as a result of sponsorship) form the basis for rugby league competition in Great Britain below Super League. ... For the Royal Flying Corps airfield, see RFC Doncaster. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... A play here! sign outside a newsagent, incorporating the National Lotterys logo of a stylised hand with crossed fingers which emulates a smiling face. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1PW is a United Kingdom wrestling promotion. ...

Speedway racing was staged at Doncaster Greyhound Stadium in 1969 and 1970. The team was known as the Stallions and then the Dragons. The team raced in the British League Second Division. Details of the meetings can be found on www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk in the details of the meetings held in these years. Speedway has multiple meanings: An alternative name for a race track Speedway, Indiana, home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway The gas station chain Speedway SuperAmerica Motorcycle speedway, a form of motorcycle racing The name of a |Scottish pop rock group who hit the UK charts in 2003. ... This article is about the breed of dog. ...

Doncaster also used to have a successful mens basketball team called the Doncaster Panthers, unfortunately they don't have a basketball team anymore. Doncaster has an American Football team called the Doncaster Mustangs, who are in the top flight of British American Football.

Logistical hub

Due to its proximity to major urban centres and motorway/rail infrastructure, Doncaster is home to a number or major distribution centres. These include an International Rail Freight Centre at Black Bank from where goods are transported to Europe by rail. Huge warehousing and logistic capabilities for retailers such as Next, Tesco, Ikea, Exel and Faberge also exist. One location in particular is the B&Q Distribution Centre at Redhouse A1(M) Junction 38 which was the largest freestanding warehouse in the UK until Dixons Group opened a second warehouse on their Newark site at the side of the A1 30 miles to the south of Doncaster. A significant proportion of fresh and frozen goods for Northern Supermarkets is dispatched by road from here. Next on Oxford Street Next PLC is a British clothes retailer, with its headquarters in Enderby, Leicestershire, England. ... , For other uses, see Tesco (disambiguation). ... World Map showing locations of IKEA stores in 2007. ... Exel plc is a British based logistics company. ... Fabergé may refer to: Peter Carl Fabergé, the jeweler House of Fabergé, his firm Fabergé eggs, his most famous works Fabergé line of Victor Mayer This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... B&Q is a British retailer of DIY and home improvement tools and supplies. ... Sign at Junction 1 of the A1(M) at South Mimms in Hertfordshire The A1, at 409 miles (658 km) long, is the longest numbered British road. ... The United Kingdom based Dixons Group plc is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in Europe. ... Newark (also Newark-on-Trent) is a town in Nottinghamshire, located on the River Trent. ... This page is about the A1 road in Great Britain. ...

On March 5, 2004, Doncaster was granted Fairtrade Town status. This article is about the day. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fairtrade Town is a status awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, describing an area which is committed to the promotion of Fairtrade-labelled goods. ...

Twin towns

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Transport

Doncasters geographical location gives it some of the best transport facilities for a town of its size. ...

Aviation

Doncaster has an international airport, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, which opened on April 28, 2005, on the former Royal Air Force station of RAF Finningley, in Doncaster. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (IATA: DSA, ICAO: EGCN) is an international airport located at the former RAF Finningley airbase in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... RAF redirects here. ... RAF Finningley was a Royal Air Force station near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, partly within the traditional county boundaries of Nottinghamshire and partly in the West Riding of Yorkshire, now wholly within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. ...

Aviation History of Doncaster

RFC Doncaster/RAF Doncaster/Doncaster Airport

In 1909 Doncaster Racecourse was chosen as the venue for an airshow, after the world's first air display in Rheims, France in 1908. All the world's leading aviators were present. Samuel F. Cody (no relation to William F.Cody) in an attempt to win a prize offered by The Daily Mail for the first British pilot in a British aeroplane to fly a circular mile signed British naturalisation papers in front of the crowd with the band playing both God Save the King and the Star Spangled Banner. Unfortunately, he crashed his British Army Aeroplane No.1 whilst taxiing. For the Rugby Football Club, see Doncaster R.F.C. See also Doncaster Aerodrome // In 1909, Doncaster and specifically Doncaster Racecourse was chosen as the venue for an airshow, after the worlds first air display in Rheims in 1908. ... Doncaster Racecourse (also known as the Town Moor course) is a racecourse in Doncaster, England. ... Reims (English traditionally Rheims) is a city of north-eastern France, 98 miles east-northeast of Paris. ... Samuel Franklin Cowdery (later known as S F Cody was (b. ... For other uses, see Buffalo Bill (disambiguation). ... The Daily Mail is a British newspaper and the oldest tabloid, first published in 1896. ... -1... Publication of an early version in The Gentlemans Magazine, 15 October 1745. ... Nicholson took the copy Key gave him to a printer, where it was published as a broadside on September 17 under the title The Defence of Fort McHenry, with an explanatory note explaining the circumstances of its writing. ...

During World War I fighters based first from the racecourse, then a temporary airstrip near Finningley (later RAF Finningley and now Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield International Airport) and finally, in 1916, from a newly built airfield alongside the racecourse, were deployed to defend the east coast against Zeppelins. On a number of occasions fighters took off to search for the intruders but none were ever seen. The Royal Flying Corps station trained pilots for the war in France. Within months of the war ending the entire station was put up for sale and two of its three Belfast hangars, the same type of hangar that now forms the basis for the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon, were sold to a Sheffield motor manufacturing company for storage and assembly at Finningley. The third of the hangars stayed in place, mainly housing buses, until the 1970s when it was knocked down and replaced with modern buildings. â€œThe Great War â€ redirects here. ... RAF Finningley was a Royal Air Force station near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, partly within the traditional county boundaries of Nottinghamshire and partly in the West Riding of Yorkshire, now wholly within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. ... Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is a new international airport due to open in April 2005. ... Zeppelins are a type of rigid airship pioneered by German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century, based in part on an earlier design by aviation pioneer David Schwarz. ... The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of World War I. // Formed by Royal Warrant on 13 May 1912, the RFC superseded the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers. ... An Avro Lancaster in the main hangar of the RAF Museum Hendon The Royal Air Force Museum (RAF Museum) is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation, and the British Royal Air Force in particular. ... For other places with the same name, see Hendon (disambiguation). ... Finningley is a village in the metropolitan borough of Doncaster (part of South Yorkshire, England), on the border with Nottinghamshire. ...

In 1920 the Government asked local authorities to assist in the formation of a chain of airfields so the country would not lag behind other nations in the provision of civil air services. Doncaster took heed and, with expert advice from Alan Cobham, on 26 May 1934, opened a grandly called 'aviation centre'. Development of the airfield continued and on 1 July 1936 an international service was opened to Amsterdam. On 1 November 1938, after long discussions with the Air Ministry, 616 (South Yorkshire) fighter Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force was formed. Shortly after the outbreak of war in 1939 the squadron went to its battle station and played an honourable part in the Battle of Britain. After the departure of 616 squadron its place was taken by the formation of 271 (Transport) Squadron composed mainly of requisitioned civilian aircraft and obsolescent twin engined bombers. 616 squadron should be noted as the first Allied jet fighter squadron, who were equipped with the Gloster Meteor, famed for using their wingtips for throwing German V-1 "buzzbombs" off course. In 1944, after being re-equipped with Dakotas, the squadron moved south to take part in Operation 'Overlord' and later in the airborne invasion at Arnhem where Flight Lieutenant David Lord was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross. Sir Alan Cobham (May 6, 1894- October 21, 1973) - British Aviation Pioneer. ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Air Ministry was formerly a department of the United Kingdom Government, established in 1918 with the responsibility of managing the affairs of the (then newly formed) Royal Air Force. ... The Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) is the volunteer reserve part of the Royal Air Force. ... This article is about the World War Two battle. ... No. ... The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies first operational jet. ... The Dakotas is a collective term used in the United States to refer to the states of North and South Dakota together. ... This article is about the assault phase of Operation Overlord. ... This article is about the Dutch city and municipality. ... A Flight Lieutenants sleeve/shoulder insignia Flight Lieutenant (abbreviated as Flt Lt and pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. ... Photo submitted by Neil Hutton Flight Lieutenant David Samuel Anthony Lord VC DFC RAF (18 October 1913 â€“ 19 September 1944) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth... Posthumous means after death. ... For other uses, see Victoria Cross (disambiguation). ...

After the war the airfield reverted to civilian flying and finally closed in 1992.

RAF Finningley

RAF Finningley was home to the Finningley Airshow for over three decades. The show was England's premier airshow and featured such aircraft as Concorde, RAF Vulcans and the Red Arrows. For around 20 years it was the largest Aircrew Training facility in the RAF. RAF Finningley was a Royal Air Force station near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, partly within the traditional county boundaries of Nottinghamshire and partly in the West Riding of Yorkshire, now wholly within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. ... For other uses, see Concorde (disambiguation). ... The Forge of Vulcan, by Diego VelÃ¡zquez. ... Red Arrows Hawk at speed during a display The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force, based at RAF Scampton, United Kingdom. ...

Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport commenced operation on April 28, 2005. The airport was created following the redevelopment of the former RAF station RAF Finningley, that had closed in 1994. The airport serves many destinations through principal carrier Thomsonfly as well as several others. During its first year of operation, the airport handled over 900,000 passengers. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (IATA: DSA, ICAO: EGCN) is an international airport located at the former RAF Finningley airbase in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... RAF Finningley was a Royal Air Force station near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, partly within the traditional county boundaries of Nottinghamshire and partly in the West Riding of Yorkshire, now wholly within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. ... Britannia Airways Boeing 757-200 (2003) Thomsonfly is a British airline owned by the TUI Group with bases across the United Kingdom. ...

Famous people

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Samuel Sam Hird (born September 7, 1987 in Doncaster, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Grimsby Town. ... Doncaster Rovers club badge Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based at Belle Vue in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. ... Kevin Michael Hughes (15 December 1952 â€“ July 16, 2006) was a politician in the United Kingdom. ... Benjamin Huntsman (1704 - 1776), English inventor and steel-manufacturer, was born in Lincolnshire. ... Graham Hyde (born 10 November 1970 in Doncaster) is an English football player. ... Sheffield Wednesday are a football club in the English Football League. ... Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951 in Armthorpe, Doncaster, England)[1] is a former footballer, former England national team coach and the current manager of Newcastle United. ... 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Geography, demographics and regeneration

History

Roman heritage

Early and Medieval history

First English Civil War

Horseracing

Coal and industrial expansion

The Railways & Locomotive Works

Tractor Production

Sport

Logistical hub

Twin towns

Transport

Aviation

Aviation History of Doncaster

RFC Doncaster/RAF Doncaster/Doncaster Airport

RAF Finningley

Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Famous people

Radio Stations

See also

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Geography, demographics and regeneration GA_googleFillSlot("encyclopedia_square");

History

Roman heritage

Early and Medieval history

First English Civil War

Horseracing

Coal and industrial expansion

The Railways & Locomotive Works

Tractor Production

Sport

Logistical hub

Twin towns

Transport

Aviation

Aviation History of Doncaster

RFC Doncaster/RAF Doncaster/Doncaster Airport

RAF Finningley

Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Famous people

Radio Stations

See also

References and notes

External links

Geography, demographics and regeneration