Sydney Barnes and
The Curious Incident of the Crowd at the Ashes Test
A letter written by the legendary England cricketer Sydney Barnes, has recently been unearthed by...
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Author: Bill Williams
‘The best kept secret’:
The fascinating story of Dick Hartley
Sportsman and Special Agent.
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the ‘official end of WW2’ in September 2025, it is perhaps...
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‘Rusty’:
The Remarkable Life of a ‘Wallaby’ who became a ‘Lion’
In July this year (2025) The British and Irish Lions as holders, will compete for ‘The Tom...
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Parallel lives:
Gilbert and Gustav, Two Cotswold Lads Destined for Greatness.
In the early 20th century, two former Cheltenham Grammar School (CGS) boys born one hundred and...
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‘Soccer’:
An Americanism or a Thoroughly British Invention?
It is sometimes worth reminding ourselves that the term ‘Foot-ball’ originated in the British...
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