Author: Bill Williams

A DRAGON AMONGST ‘LIONS’!
William Henry Thomas, the forgotten Welsh Hero of 1888

Posted by Bill Williams | Apr 28, 2023 | Rugby, Sport & Leisure History, Team Sports | 0

April 28th this year (2023) will mark 135 years since the first ever match played by a touring...

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The Special Relationship?
Anglo-American Sporting Rivalry in the 19th & Early 20th Centuries

Posted by Bill Williams | Feb 26, 2023 | British Society of Sports History [BSSH], Golf, Leisure, Sport & Leisure History, Tennis | 0

Against the odds, British students have made history after beating their American rivals in the...

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The New School Tie has Taken Over!
60 Years Since the Demise of The Gentleman v Players Match

Posted by Bill Williams | Jan 31, 2023 | British Society of Sports History [BSSH], Cricket, Team Sports | 0

The 31st January 2023 will mark 60 years since the traditional Gentlemen v Players Cricket match...

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Were They the champions?
The fascinating story of Chipping Norton Baseball Club

Posted by Bill Williams | Jan 2, 2023 | Team Sports | 3

The Oxfordshire Town of Chipping Norton, infamous for its connections with former Prime Minister,...

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Keeping It Real:
Lord Aberdare: A remarkable sportsman , pioneer in health and fitness and ‘The Seb Coe of his day’!

Posted by Bill Williams | Dec 5, 2022 | Archival Research, Cricket, Olympics, Sport & Leisure History, Tennis | 0

Lord’s celebrated a milestone in October this year, by hosting the centenary of ‘The...

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