We asked our readers what their favourite Doncaster facts are – click through this article to learn some really interesting factoids about our town.
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1. Home of trains
Ben Howarth, said: "The Mallard and The Flying Scotsman were built in Doncaster." Photo: W. G. Phillips
2. Belle Vue
Nina Clarke, said: "At the old Belle Vue players ran out of "home" and "away" tunnels." Photo: Dean Atkins
3. St Leger
Elizabeth Ekici, said: "The St. Leger race is the oldest classic flat race. First run in 1776, the year of American independence." Photo: Steve Taylor
4. The Sand House
Nikki Duffy, said: "The Sand House was underground house built near where Silverwood House flats are, it was filled in when the flats and fly over were built." Photo: Steve Taylor