Category: Athletics
‘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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“And then we were Boycotted”
New Discoveries about the Birth of Women’s Football in Italy [1933]
Part 12
The author would like to express thanks to Daniele Rigamonti, Rosaria Seregni and their daugther...
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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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An Englishman Abroad:
Professor Christopher Butterworth
Part Two
To read Part 1, click HERE While a detailed chronology of his activities and movements between...
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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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An Englishman Abroad:
Professor Christopher Butterworth
Part One.
Willie Beckwith observed in 1883 that no American swimmer of the time would be able to compete...
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George Eyser: Was he the First True Paralympic Champion?
On the eve of the Paris Paralympics as we wait to witness some incredible performances, perhaps we...
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The World Record Football Match
Floodlit in 1923: 7 Years BEFORE Men
Hey’s Brewery Bradford Ladies FC + Dick Kerr Ladies
Part 2
Introduction In Part 1 I gave an overview of the key ‘illuminated’ football matches up to the...
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Stoke Mandeville: The Crucible of Disabled Sport’ Announced as Lighting Point For Paralympic Torches
Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire recognised around the world as the birthplace of the...
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Rugby at the Olympics:
How Committed Rugby Fan Pierre de Coubertin Ensured its Inclusion
When the Rugby sevens tournament kicks off in Paris on the 24th July as the first sport to be...
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