by The Hockey Museum | Oct 15, 2020 | 2020 News Items
Mercian House in 1988, adorned with bunting and Union ‘Jack’ flag following the GB men winning the gold medal at the Seoul Olympic Games. Hundreds of passing motorists sounded their horns in appreciation. The Curator and founder of The...
by The Hockey Museum | Oct 15, 2020 | 2020 News Items
Back row: Jennie Braham (England); Joan Horne (Ireland); Maureen Short (E); Helen Weir (Scotland); Bridget Cannel (E); Thelma Hopkins (I); Valerie Sinclair (S).Sitting: Mary Hyland (Wales); Janice Mitchell (S); Joyce Hunter (S); Mrs Hopkins, Manager (I); Nan Thomas...
by The Hockey Museum | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020 News Items
Following the centenary of the first Great Britain (GB) men’s international match (vs Denmark) on 1 September 1920 at the Antwerp Olympic Games comes the 55th anniversary of the GB women’s team’s first international appearance on 9 October 1965. This...
by The Hockey Museum | Sep 28, 2020 | 2020 News Items
To celebrate this year’s National Sporting Heritage Day, Sporting Heritage have created a family treasure hunt showcasing the amazing sporting heritage collections available around the UK, including that of The Hockey Museum. Click the map below to visit the...
by The Hockey Museum | Sep 25, 2020 | 2020 News Items
The Hockey Museum in Woking has had a first sight of a 1920 Olympic gold medal. It was won by Harry Haslam OBE, the Great Britain (GB) hockey goalkeeper at the Antwerp Games, and is on loan to the Museum from the Haslam family, together with memorabilia, including an...
