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Photo opportunity JLP01_09_870775
Filename: jlp01_09_870775.jpg
Size: 5215 x 5250 (5.9MB)
Date: 24th February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Photo opportunity JLP01_09_870775
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The EPL Somnambulists team in the Its a Knockout style competition posing with the Eastenders actor Gillian Taylforth at the 1987 Family Day at Laings Sports Ground.
Attractions at that years Family Day included; hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, a bouncy castle and fairground rides, stalls, an Its a Knockout style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. Cast members from Eastenders made a guest appearance and entered a side in the football competition. Six teams entered the Its a Knockout style competition, it was won by a team from Laing Design & Construction Services
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This print captures a momentous occasion at the 1987 Family Day held at Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The EPL Somnambulists team, participating in an exhilarating Its a Knockout style competition, strikes a pose alongside the renowned Eastenders actor Gillian Taylforth. The event was filled with an array of thrilling attractions that catered to all ages and interests. Attendees had the opportunity to embark on hot air balloon rides and helicopter rides, while children enjoyed bouncing around on a lively bouncy castle and indulging in fairground rides. Stalls offered various delights for visitors to explore. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the Its a Knockout style competition which saw six teams battling it out for victory. In an unexpected twist, cast members from Eastenders made a special appearance and even formed their own football team to participate in the tournament. Ultimately, it was Laing Design & Construction Services who emerged as champions of the Its a Knockout competition, showcasing their indomitable spirit and determination. This photograph not only immortalizes this memorable event but also encapsulates the essence of community spirit, sportsmanship, recreation, and celebrity culture prevalent during this vibrant era of the 1980s. It serves as a testament to how such gatherings bring people together through shared experiences and create lasting memories that transcend time.
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