Does the current weather make you feel all Byronesque or maybe more Hughesian? This is a small selection of poetry books from our Local Studies collection by writers with a Doncaster connection #NationalPoetryDay

These images from a building control plan submitted to Doncaster Council in 1903 show proposed houses that would become 31-45 Lowther Street, Wheatley. They were drawn by a local surveyor who was based in Wheatley himself #WorldArchitectureDay

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#OnThisDay in 1874 William Biggers was born. This Mexborough lad became better known during his professional career as Billy Biggar. He was a goalkeeper for the football teams of Watford, West Ham and Fulham, noted for his tall stature #doncasterisgreat

Darfen or the Darlington Fencing Company was founded in London in 1912 but moved to Doncaster in 1926 where it had works on Carr Hill. This advertisement for the business is in the 1961 street directory #doncasterisgreat #darfen

This month is #Movember. These images from our collection show some of the 19th century magistrates of Doncaster with various facial furniture

This poem was created for the peace celebrations held in Thorne in the summer of 1919. It was published by a printing firm in Thorne whose successors deposited the records with us #Armistice #doncasterisgreat #WW1

Today is #WorldTelevisionDay. We're sure many Doncaster folk remember buying or renting a telly from Barker & Wigfall on the corner of Hall Gate and Princes Street. The company were in business from the 1930s to 2010 #doncasterisgreat

If you're at a loose end today, why not pop down to Chequer Road to view our exhibition of Doncaster Grammar School records. We're open 10-4 for this special event #exploreyourarchive #dgs #doncastergrammarschool

#OnThisDay in 1953 Rossington Hall Special School had its official opening. It catered for 200 special needs students; 140 day pupils and 60 boarders. It was previously occupied by the White Fathers Order

These images from our Local Studies collection show a taekwondo class in Doncaster. This is probably the closest we have to a ninja on this #InternationalNinjaDay #doncasterisgreat

John Woodcock was born in Doncaster in the 14th century and moved to London where he traded as a merchant. He was wealthy and successful and became Lord Mayor in 1405. He was also friends with Dick Whittington who is known of through today's pantomime #OhNoHeIsnt

These dramatic photos were taken by South Yorkshire Fire on 17 January 1994 when the Corn Exchange caught fire. The roof was badly damaged but, thankfully, the building was saved #doncastermarket #doncastercornexchange

Christmas greetings from all at City of Doncaster Archives. This group photo was taken in December 1940 and shows the staff of Verity's department store at their Christmas party #Christmas #doncasterisgreat

Whatever you're doing this #NewYearsEve we hope you have a happy and safe time. Let these photos of Cusworth Hall and Park in years gone by soothe you as you journey into 2025 #doncasterisgreat #cusworthhall #winter #snow

Check out these ducks hanging out at Tickhill Millpond in the 1990s #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay

January sees people flock to the shops to bag a bargain in the sales; maybe you remember visiting the Co-op on St Sepulchre Gate in its heyday #doncasterisgreat

Today is #NationalComplimentDay Here is what Daniel Defoe said when he visited the borough in the 1720s: Doncaster is a noble, large, spacious town, exceeding populous, and a great manufacturing town, principally for knitting #doncasterisgreat

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