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Karting JLP01_08_081390
Filename: jlp01_08_081390.jpg
Size: 7766 x 5153 (6.7MB)
Date: 3rd March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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Karting JLP01_08_081390
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man and boy driving a go-kart on a tennis court during a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree.
A Gala Day was held by Laing at the Laing Sports Ground on 14th June 1969, as a replacement of the annual Sports Day. Sports events were held by the Sports Club, which included hockey, tennis, bowls, and football tournaments. A traditional English fete programme featured coconut shies, bingo, pony rides, catering and a beer tent, candy floss, and roundabouts. The day ended with a beauty contest, prize draw, and the election of Miss Sports Club. In the evening there was a firework display and a gala dance which continued until midnight
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1960s Childhood Laing Spirit People Recreation Sport Sports Ground Summer Go Karting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of pure joy and excitement during the Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, Greater London. The image showcases a man and a young boy engrossed in an exhilarating go-kart race on a tennis court. The year was 1969, and this Gala Day served as a replacement for the annual Sports Day organized by Laing. The event brought together sports enthusiasts from all walks of life to participate in various tournaments including hockey, tennis, bowls, and football. However, it wasn't just about competitive sports; it was also about embracing the spirit of fun and recreation. The traditional English fete atmosphere added to the festive ambiance with coconut shies, bingo games, pony rides, delicious catering options including candy floss and beer tents. Roundabouts provided endless entertainment for both children and adults alike. As dusk settled over the Laing Sports Ground that day, participants eagerly awaited the much-anticipated beauty contest followed by prize draws. To conclude this memorable occasion on a high note, there was an enchanting firework display illuminating the night sky while everyone danced away at the gala dance until midnight. This photograph perfectly encapsulates not only cherished memories but also highlights how sport can bring people together across generations – fathers bonding with their sons through shared experiences like go-kart racing on warm summer days. It embodies the true essence of childhood nostalgia intertwined with community spirit and celebration of leisurely pursuits.
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