Author: Bill Williams

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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‘1958’ – ENTER THE DRAGON ! THE YEAR WALES ARRIVED ON THE WORLD SPORTING STAGE

Posted by Bill Williams | Nov 14, 2022 | Football, Team Sports | 0

Next year will mark 65 years, since sport in Wales experienced arguably its most exciting year....

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Sporting Siblings and Brothers in Arms

Posted by Bill Williams | Oct 3, 2022 | Archival Research, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Sport & Leisure History | 2

This year will mark 100 years since the Hartley brothers from Shipton under Wychwood, in West...

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Croquet and Codification Mania in the 19th Century

Posted by Bill Williams | Aug 22, 2022 | Leisure, Sport & Leisure History | 0

Chastleton House, built in 1607 is most famous for an episode during The English Civil War in...

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Jessop’s Last Hurrah

Posted by Bill Williams | Jul 11, 2022 | Archival Research, Cricket, Team Sports | 0

By the early summer of 1916, Captain Gilbert Laird Jessop (hero of the 1902 Oval Test Match) was...

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