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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Comyn up trumps: posthumous cap presentation for Robert Comyn, member of the second ever Great Britain team
On 28 April 2025, the daughters of international hockey player Robert Comyn visited The Hockey...
Beyond VE Day: what next for hockey and the ‘Austerity Games’ of 1948
The end of the Second World War in 1945 brought great relief, initially to Europe in May before...
The formation of the All England Women’s Hockey Association in 1895
Foreword The expansion of women’s hockey into a sport played by millions around the world is a...
Seeing is believing! Touring hockey player spots Loch Ness Monster
On Sunday 1 April 1934, hockey player Edith Warwick of Peterborough was touring Scotland with...
Barnes Hockey Club success but a forgotten history
At the end of last month (March 2025), Barnes Hockey Club’s Women’s First Team confirmed their...
Do Canterbury Cathedral’s Medieval artworks altar hockey history?
Today’s global, modern game of hockey is commonly held to have its origins as an organised sport...
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