We have listed them in alphabetical order below as the first part of our A to Z series.
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9. Ivanhoe.
Sir Walter Scott used Conisbrough Castle for inspiration in his novel 'Ivanhoe'. Photo: Hulton Archive
10. John Francis Bentley.
John Francis Bentley, an architect whose most famous work includes Westminster Cathedral, was born in Doncaster. Photo: Dan Kitwood
11. Kings accommodation.
Both King John and King Edward II stayed at Conisbrough Castle in 1201 and 1322 respectively. Photo: WPA Pool
12. Louis Tomlinson.
Everyone knows that the One Direction star, Louis Tomlinson, is from Doncaster but did you know that he went to Hall Cross School? Photo: Gary Gershoff