Historical Hockey Stories
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Len Smith’s Sportswear and Designs on Further Clothing Research
Royal Ascot Hockey Club's Royal Stewart tartan skirt,...
Maurice Turnbull: Britain’s Most Complete All-round Sportsman?
August 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of the sad death of a long-forgotten Welsh sportsman,...
Eustace E White: Hockey Field’s Educator Editor
Eustace E White. The life of Eustace E White Mr Eustace E White was the Editor...
How the Introduction of VAT Impacted Club Hockey in the UK
Len Smith’s was a renowned shop in Twickenham, Greater...
Women’s History Month 2023: Biddy Burgum’s Fascinating Life in Hockey
Biddy Burgum's scrapbook which chronicles England women vs Belgium at Empire...
The British and the Origins of Hockey in Italy
This article is inspired by the research of the writer and journalist Pier Angelo Rossi, whose...
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