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Title: Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 12:47:05 pm
Whatever happened to..... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/nuttalls_mintos.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 12:53:45 pm
How can we forget
http://www.doncasterbutterscotch.com/
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 01:01:22 pm
Sreaming ahead in the transport industry (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/300px_Mallard_locomotive_625.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 01:02:23 pm
Also how can we forget.... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/flyscot2.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 02:18:00 pm
Thomas Crapper
(http://www.homeplumbingandheating.co.uk/images/toilet.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 02:19:43 pm
Bentley Bullet wrote:
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How can we forget
http://www.doncasterbutterscotch.com/



(http://www.townfield.doncaster.sch.uk/images/danum/doncaster%20parkinsons%20butterscotch.JPG)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Pintolager on September 21, 2010, 03:03:20 pm
Don't forget Paddington Bear (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Paddington_Bear_Sandwich.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 03:06:14 pm
And the son of Paddington's creator.... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/250px_Jeremy_Clarkson_2008.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 03:48:05 pm
A nostalgic shot from the past for all the ex tractor fans who frequented Wheatley Hall road in days gone by. (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/300px_McCormick_International_B_275_1960.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 03:49:45 pm
Bentley Bullet wrote:
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A nostalgic shot from the past for all the ex tractor fans who frequented Wheatley Hall road in days gone by.



Nothing! That`s whats there now  :laugh:
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 03:56:46 pm
Not a lotta people know this...... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/_961754_england_goal300.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 04:16:02 pm
Pilkington Pyroshield
(http://addisongroup.co.uk/addison/images/stories/wire-glass.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 04:25:11 pm
the Louvre glass pyramid, all the glass was ground and polished in Doncaster
(http://images.betanews.com/media/1657.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 04:27:51 pm
(http://www.bobdennis.co.uk/brewpic/darlog.gif)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 21, 2010, 04:29:57 pm
Bentley Bullet wrote:
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And the son of Paddington's creator.... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/250px_Jeremy_Clarkson_2008.jpg)


Can't we miss this one out  :)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: RoversDave on September 21, 2010, 05:26:36 pm
(http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/1967/porter.jpg)

Sir George Porter, Stainforth.

1967 Nobel Prize winner.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 05:57:59 pm
Roy 'Summer wine' Clarke (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/240px_Roy_Clarke.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 05:59:20 pm
RoversDave wrote:
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(http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/1967/porter.jpg)

Sir George Porter, Stainforth.

1967 Nobel Prize winner.
Actually Lord George Porter
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 06:23:15 pm
Open all hours (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/520205_l_f.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 21, 2010, 07:02:24 pm
Donny Lass 1 (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Rigg.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 21, 2010, 07:03:00 pm
Donny Lass 2 (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Garrett.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 21, 2010, 07:11:50 pm
And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Barmby Rover on September 21, 2010, 07:22:34 pm
Aren't we all forgetting something rather special here? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/JR-20100921.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 21, 2010, 07:24:01 pm
Barmby Rover wrote:
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Aren't we all forgetting something rather special here? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/JR-20100921.jpg)


Without a shadow of doubt - the best of the lot

Thanks Barmby
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 21, 2010, 07:25:37 pm
Dutch Uncle wrote:
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And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)


I'll give you a clue

There are 10 types of people in the world.......those that understand binary and those that don't   :laugh:
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Barmby Rover on September 21, 2010, 07:29:53 pm
It's all algebra to me DU
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 07:55:46 pm
Brian Blessed (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Brian_Blessed.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: not on facebook on September 21, 2010, 08:03:57 pm
st georges church in doncaster, as it was the first church in
england to be named after st george.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 21, 2010, 08:50:25 pm
Bentley Bullet wrote:
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Not a lotta people know this...... (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/_961754_england_goal300.jpg)



...who's first job was I believe at

PEGLERS a really famous Donny product

http://www.yorkshirefittings.co.uk/en/home

... and dont forget British Ropes holding up lots of the longest Suspension Bridges in the world

http://freepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakefield/brropes.html
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 21, 2010, 08:54:43 pm
DONNYWOLF wrote:


... and dont forget British Ropes holding up lots of the longest Suspension Bridges in the world[/quote]

I won't forget that mate, I make 'em there!
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Muttley on September 21, 2010, 09:03:42 pm
DONNYWOLF wrote:
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Bentley Bullet wrote:

... and dont forget British Ropes holding up lots of the longest Suspension Bridges in the world


and the roofs of many famous stadia around the world...

Wembley
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/images/2007/10/24/wembley_470x353.jpg)

London Olympics
(http://www.london2012.com/images/media-manager/2010/7/olympic-stadium-s-roof-cover-is-complete-69590)

Durban
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/060W7VB2S4407/650x.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 21, 2010, 09:20:15 pm
... and a little known name from Thorne where the first ever Garden Centre was (alledgedly) established


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Casson
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 21, 2010, 09:27:37 pm
DONNYWOLF wrote:
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... and a little known name from Thorne where the first ever Garden Centre was (alledgedly) established


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Casson


.... and the famous FISONS GRO-BAG (sorry I cant do photos - anyone else oblige please)

made locally since 1976
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 21, 2010, 09:29:58 pm
Muttley wrote:
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DONNYWOLF wrote:
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Bentley Bullet wrote:

... and dont forget British Ropes holding up lots of the longest Suspension Bridges in the world


and the roofs of many famous stadia around the world...

Wembley
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/images/2007/10/24/wembley_470x353.jpg)

London Olympics
(http://www.london2012.com/images/media-manager/2010/7/olympic-stadium-s-roof-cover-is-complete-69590)

Durban
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/060W7VB2S4407/650x.jpg)


Nice one ... the top one is quite fitting ! Is that THE end in the photo as well
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 21, 2010, 09:44:35 pm
The wembley arch was fabricated in Thorne, so i'm told
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 21, 2010, 10:02:31 pm
Brought up in St.Mary's Rd. Wheatley, I know the lady who currently owns the house. Jeez she was a good looking lass.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 21, 2010, 10:05:47 pm
Leslie G. was in the year above me at school, I could hear her screeching out her opera during the lunch break.  :laugh:
Lovely lass though and worked really hard to get the success she deserved.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: MrFrost on September 21, 2010, 10:16:51 pm
Dutch Uncle wrote:
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And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)


No idea.
I'll guess at Thomas Crapper.

Inventor of the flushing bog, and apparently the origination of the word \"crap\"
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: nice one rovers on September 22, 2010, 11:04:28 am
MrFrost wrote:
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Dutch Uncle wrote:
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And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)


No idea.
I'll guess at Thomas Crapper.

Inventor of the flushing bog, and apparently the origination of the word \"crap\"
looks a bit like Abraham Lincoln to me.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 11:17:36 am
Millenium Dome, ropes also provided by Bridon. (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/248px_Millennium_Dome_zakgollop_version.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 22, 2010, 11:57:53 am
Dutch Uncle wrote:
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And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)



George Boole, born in Lincoln!  ;)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 12:30:57 pm
The King (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/relatedimage.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 22, 2010, 12:36:28 pm
From Clay Lane, I believe
(http://tvtotty.net/tottyvids18-05/04d89b90.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 12:54:42 pm
Former Tory chancellor (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/_41137244_barber_bbc203.jpg)

Anthony Barber
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 22, 2010, 01:15:26 pm
Grew up in Donny
(http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/j/Douglas%20Bader.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 22, 2010, 01:33:03 pm
Douglas Barder ?
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 22, 2010, 02:03:26 pm
David Pegg, from Highfields of course..........Munich crash ex. ManU/England.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 22, 2010, 02:05:46 pm
James Toseland.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 22, 2010, 02:07:22 pm
Bruce Woodcock.... British and Empire boxing champion.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: hoolahoop on September 22, 2010, 02:10:35 pm
This town has been a very productive area in terms of the Arts, Sport and Mathematics/Science. I'm surprised we have produced so many folk who have gone on to be either the best or one of the best in their chosen fields..........or should I be.
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 02:22:25 pm
Castor oil used to be in abundance on the bed of the river Don. Early settlers used to bottle it to sell to travellers visiting the town. Many locals became addicted to the stuff so much so that there was an epidemic of Castor oil poisoning.
A local eminent physician dedicated himself to the cause and persuaded the council to build premises to treat the effected people.


Soon after the 'Don Castor oil' infirmary was born.























 :P  ;) (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/unnamed.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Donnywolf on September 22, 2010, 02:32:00 pm
Rebecca Hudson appears to be our best known Golfer so we do not seem to produce many of them

Tom Pickering World Angling Champion but he like James Toseland will be clained by a few local towns

Lynn Perrie (Coronation Street) and Dougie Brown (Comedian and her brother) and Helene Palmer (another Corrie actress)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: retford rover on September 22, 2010, 03:24:16 pm
The Flying Scotsman
....................... :)
John Parr  or is he from Worksop...
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 03:38:12 pm
Anthony Fitzgerald (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/220px_Tony_Christie.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 04:05:03 pm
Home of the world's oldest Horse race. (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/35_tn.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 22, 2010, 05:53:11 pm
Filo wrote:
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Dutch Uncle wrote:
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And who is this famous Danensian? (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/Boole.jpg)



George Boole, born in Lincoln!  ;)


Aye - maybe not a product of Donny in the strictest sense then - but his major inspiration came during a walk on the Town Fields when he was a teacher in Doncaster
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: LongbridgeMGRover on September 22, 2010, 06:06:34 pm
*what about COAL !!!!!!!
not popular since 1984 but it powered an industrial revolution, an empire and got us through two world wars.

and the BENTLEY SMELL the aroma of de Mulders animal glue factory.

and who can forget the contribution to popular music of JIVE BUNNY? or to put it another way, who can remember it?

good to see the mention of GRO-BAG, a woman where i used to work was called this. she always had Pete inside her.


finally on a more educated note, good to see the word Danensian used by Dutch Uncle. i am one, is he too i wonder?
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 22, 2010, 07:15:40 pm
LongbridgeMGRover wrote:
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*what about COAL !!!!!!!
not popular since 1984 but it powered an industrial revolution, an empire and got us through two world wars.

and the BENTLEY SMELL the aroma of de Mulders animal glue factory.

and who can forget the contribution to popular music of JIVE BUNNY? or to put it another way, who can remember it?

good to see the mention of GRO-BAG, a woman where i used to work was called this. she always had Pete inside her.


finally on a more educated note, good to see the word Danensian used by Dutch Uncle. i am one, is he too i wonder?


Only an adopted Danensian I'm afraid

Born in Swansea of one Yorkshire and one Welsh parent and moved to Donny aged 5(and Holland aged 23)

But I am an 'Old Danensian' in that I went to Doncaster Grammar School when it was still called that - and I am indisputably Old   :laugh:
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on September 22, 2010, 08:35:25 pm
Keith Barron (http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/george_williams.jpg)
Title: Re:Products of Doncaster
Post by: Filo on September 24, 2010, 02:00:38 pm
The Cheswold car (http://www.townfield.doncaster.sch.uk/images/danum/Doncaster%20Museum%20Cheswold%20Car.jpg)


Made by E W Jackson and Son Ltd, vehicle manufacturer of Doncaster