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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Were Skirt Lifters Used by Victorian Hockey Players?
On his recent visit to THM, Geoff Hinder (Trustee of the National Badminton Museum) saw images of...
Leagues and Ladies: Clashing Hockey Philosophies or Peaceful Accord?
Can you help to identify the women in this photograph? The All England Women’s Hockey Association...
‘Hockey’ on the sand: Rossall Hockey
Although ‘stick and ball’ games are known to have been played across the world for many centuries,...
EuroHockey President Books a Visit
EuroHockey President, Marcos Hoffman presents the book Hockey in Catalonia to Mike Smith,...
The early era of goalkeeping: a dive into The Hockey Museum’s library
Prior to 1912 keeping goal in hockey was considered dangerous, and many sides could not get a...
In a League of Their Own: the Unknown Story of Women’s League International Teams
A recent discovery by the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group (SHHG) led to one of our volunteers, Mark...
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