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Author: Mark Evans

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Osborne Swimming Club and the 1900 Olympic Water Polo Competition

Posted by Mark Evans | Oct 7, 2019 | Swimming, Team Sports | 4

I recently visited Victoria Baths in Manchester, winner of the B.B.C. 2003 Restoration programme....

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The English Cup and Newhey Ladies Hockey Club

Posted by Mark Evans | Dec 4, 2017 | Gender and Sport, Team Sports | 0

The Hockey Museum is based in Woking, Surrey. Its website describes the museum’s role as, ‘working...

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Women’s Hockey and the Introduction of Leagues

Posted by Mark Evans | May 15, 2017 | Gender and Sport, Team Sports | 3

The All England Women’s Hockey Association (AEWHA) was formed in 1895 and was the ruling body for...

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