Britain's first ever aviation meeting was held at Doncaster Racecourse. At these meetings people gathered to see early aircraft. A replica of the Bleriot monoplane from these 1909 displays can be seen at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Lakeside in Doncaster.Britain's first ever aviation meeting was held at Doncaster Racecourse. At these meetings people gathered to see early aircraft. A replica of the Bleriot monoplane from these 1909 displays can be seen at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Lakeside in Doncaster.
Britain's first ever aviation meeting was held at Doncaster Racecourse. At these meetings people gathered to see early aircraft. A replica of the Bleriot monoplane from these 1909 displays can be seen at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Lakeside in Doncaster.

From A to Z part 1 - Here are some surprising facts you might not know about Doncaster

Doncaster is a unique place that’s for sure – and here are some surprising facts you may not know about the town.
By Kyle Wilson
Published 9th Dec 2020, 13:58 BST

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

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Doncaster's famous leisure centre is home to the first and only split-level ice rink in the UK. Also did you know that Princess Diana opened the Dome in 1989?

5. Dome.

Doncaster's famous leisure centre is home to the first and only split-level ice rink in the UK. Also did you know that Princess Diana opened the Dome in 1989? Photo: Google

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The famous train was built in Doncaster between 1922-23.

6. Flying Scotsman connection.

The famous train was built in Doncaster between 1922-23. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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George Formby is one of many famous faces that once graced the boards at the Doncaster Grand.

7. George Formby.

George Formby is one of many famous faces that once graced the boards at the Doncaster Grand. Photo: Hulton Archive

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The first horse racing track in Doncaster was established in 1614. The Doncaster Cup was run for the first time in 1766, making it the oldest regulated horse race in the world.

8. Horse racing.

The first horse racing track in Doncaster was established in 1614. The Doncaster Cup was run for the first time in 1766, making it the oldest regulated horse race in the world. Photo: Alan Crowhurst

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