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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The History of I M Marsh College of Physical Education, Liverpool
The I M Marsh campus of Liverpool John Moores University has a long history. The college was...
“Get Off My Pitch”: A Memoir of Don Gallacher
In August 2022, The Hockey Museum (THM) featured a piece about Wembley Head Groundsman Don...
Centenary of Australia and New Zealand’s First International Matches
27 September 2022 is the centenary of Australia and New Zealand men’s first international...
A Brief History of Women’s Headwear in Hockey
At a recent event at Great Comp House & Gardens in Kent, we presented Sue Chandler (former...
Correcting Hockey History: the Hunt for Harvey Wood
Harvey Wood, England men's 1908 Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper. The Hockey...
Unearthing a Groundsman’s Special Memories of Wembley Stadium
The Hockey Museum (THM) regularly receives interesting enquires from the public and...
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