Definition: Doncaster was a town in England, now part of the city of Doncaster, in the county of York, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Doncaster was one of the towns that were created to provide an alternative to the large towns like York or Sheffield and the rest of the Midlands. Doncaster was situated on a large valley called Doncaster Vale and was surrounded by marshes. It was named after Sir John Doncaster, who had been the first town governor in England. Doncaster was known for its heavy industry which included coal mining, ironworks and shipbuilding. The town also played an important role in the development of the textile industry through its mills such as the Doncaster Iron Works and the Doncaster Textile Mills. However, due to their reliance on coal, Doncaster struggled with air pollution and local residents complained about the smog. In 1849, a fire broke out at a railway yard that had been built in Doncaster, which resulted in the death of over 30 people. The incident has been remembered as one of the Great fires of Britain. Doncaster is now part of the city of Doncaster and has its own council and mayor. The word 'doncaster' was a town located in England with coal mining.

Doncaster