The History of Women’s Football in England
From playing in bloomers and boots to the Lionesses’ Euros victory, discover how women’s football in England has changed over the centuries.
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12 Things to Know About the ‘Austerity Games’: The 1948 London Olympics
Find out more about the cash-strapped London Olympic Games of 1948.
Halifax Stars: The Boxing Clubs of West Yorkshire
Discover the story of these northern English boxing clubs rooted in working-class community life.
150 Years of Alexandra Palace
Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century.
The History of 10 English Cricket Grounds
By the 18th century, cricket was a leading sport in London and the south eastern counties of England.
Early Photographs of Cycling in the 19th Century
Get to know the different types of early bicycles through these newly discovered archive photographs.
12 Lost English Football Grounds
Take a trip back in time to grounds once home to clubs of the English football leagues.
5 Places Where Sporting History Happened
There’s a place that saw the highest jump, fastest run, the first game, the biggest crowd – these ordinary places represent our amazing sporting history.
6 Unique Places that Celebrate London’s Sporting History
1. Rom Skate Park, Hornchurch – Grade II The first skatepark in Europe to be listed and only the secondContinue Reading