Historical Hockey Stories
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Our collections and research activity means we are constantly uncovering fascinating stories from across hockey’s rich British and international history. Explore them below.
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Following Europe’s Lead: the Dawn of Women’s Indoor Hockey in England
50 years ago in November 1975, the All England Women’s Hockey Association (AEWHA) took its first...
Has hockey lost its fun? Or were we just a bunch of amateurs?
By Malcolm Read The Bacchanalians Hockey Club would be celebrating their centenary if they...
Frightful Face Masks! A short history of hockey goalkeeping masks
These iconic horror movie-style protective masks were worn by indoor and outdoor hockey players...
Moving from murram to AstroTurf, 50 years ago
By Surjit Singh Rihal OLY, Kenyan hockey international 1969-1981 Sikhs in Hockey | Captains |...
The First Hockey Match between Continents: European Momentum meets Asian Excellence in 1974
In 1974, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a...
AstroTurf: from Revolution to Evolution for Hockey
It all started as a rumour from deepest Kuala Lumpur after the International Hockey Federation...
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