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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Dashing Dora!
Meet Dashing Dora, who was found by doctoral researcher Emmy Sale in the archive of the...
100 years young: inspirational hockey centenarian Marjorie Daniel receives England honours cap
When Marjorie Daniel turned 100 on 19 May, she wasn't just expecting to receive a telegram from...
Woking Hockey Club helps to celebrate 100th birthday
When Biddy Burgum died at the venerable age of 98 years old in December 2025, our original...
India vs Pakistan: the stats behind hockey’s greatest rivalry as it comes to London
During the June 2026 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League event in London, India men...
Southgate Hockey Club, Champions of Europe in 1976
Recollections by Southgate captain Mike Crowe, 50 years on. Southgate Hockey Club were men’s...
Southern Hockey Club keep it in the family
As we celebrate International Day of Families in 2026, 50 years ago Hockey Digest magazine...
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