A to Z of Doncaster Part 2: 13 amazing facts and pieces of trivia that might surprise you

Doncaster is a unique place bursting with history – and here are some surprising facts you may not know about the town.

By Kyle Wilson

Published 10th Dec 2020, 15:00 BST

We have listed them in alphabetical order below as the second part of our A to Z series.

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The facade on the front of Manchester United‘s Old Trafford was manufactured by Doncaster business Norking Aluminium.

1. Norking Aluminium

The facade on the front of Manchester United‘s Old Trafford was manufactured by Doncaster business Norking Aluminium. Photo: Laurence Griffiths

David Jason could regularly be seen in Doncaster while filming Open All Hours.

2. Open All Hours.

David Jason could regularly be seen in Doncaster while filming Open All Hours. Photo: John Phillips

St Peter’s Church in Conisbrough is the oldest building in South Yorkshire - it dates back to AD 675.

3. St Peter's Church.

St Peter’s Church in Conisbrough is the oldest building in South Yorkshire - it dates back to AD 675. Photo: Google

Queen Victoria had a private toilet built specifically for her at the Mansion House when she visited Doncaster.

4. Queen Victoria's toilet.

Queen Victoria had a private toilet built specifically for her at the Mansion House when she visited Doncaster. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS