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.placeholder image
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

By Kyle Wilson
Published 9th Dec 2020, 13:58 BST

Doncaster is a unique place that’s for sure – and here are some surprising facts you may not know about the town.

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

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Max Miller is another famous comedian who was once present at the Doncaster Grand.

13. Max Miller.

Max Miller is another famous comedian who was once present at the Doncaster Grand. Photo: Reg Speller

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