‘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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Author: Bill Williams
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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The Tale of the ‘Louisville Slugger’
How a Baseball Bat made in Kentucky, found its way To Chipping Norton
At some point during the 1990’s, a baseball bat was donated to the Local History Museum at...
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A Sports Star was Born!
How Kris Kristofferson First Found National Exposure as a Rugby Player
The Country Music singer songwriter and Hollywood actor Kris Kristofferson has sadly passed away...
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