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Victoria Cross Talk: Doncaster, Rugby and the Victoria Cross

April 2, 20261:00 pmMarch 17, 2026 3:58 pm
Victoria Cross Talk: Doncaster, Rugby and the Victoria Cross

When

April 2, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Where

Danum Gallery Library and Museum
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ

Event Type

Doncaster, Rugby and the Victoria Cross | Thursday 2 April | 1pm – 2pm | Free, booking required 

During World War 1 over 120 Rugby Union Internationals were killed in combat including four of England 1914 Five Nations winning team’s back division, one of whom earned the Victoria Cross, the highest award for Valour. Keith Lumley will take you through the history associated with WW1 and Rugby Union including local men who represented Doncaster along with Thomas Bryan VC who played and fought with equal measure.   

A series of free talks provided by the chair of Trustees Victoria Cross Trust Keith Lumley. 

Free event, donations welcome.  

Book your FREE place here.

Written by DrewC