David of Doncaster David of Doncaster David of Doncaster is a member of Robin Hood's Merry Men in English folklore. Doncaster is a town near Barnsdale, where early ballads placed Robin Hood. He appears in one ballad in the Child collection, "Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow". The sheriff is giving an archery contest, and David, "a brave young man," warns Robin against going, because it is a trap. He reappears in later adaptations, both books and movies. In Howard Pyle's "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood", he appears as one of the youngest in the band, and a wrestler. In "A Gest
Transport in Doncaster operating services. The Doncaster International Railport opened in 1995. Doncaster PSB is one of the largest signalling centres on the network, controlling hundreds of miles of railway. The Doncaster Works was one of the largest in the country. Amongst its output were the "Flying Scotsman" and "Mallard". Today it is operated by Wabtec and overhauls rolling stock. GB Railfreight's main depot is located in Donaster while Doncaster Carr rail depot has been redeveloped to service the Class 800 / 801 "Azumas" for London North Eastern Railway. Virgin Trains have recently introduced new timetables increasing times through the week but with