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Sack race JLP01_08_073949
Filename: jlp01_08_073949.jpg
Size: 5249 x 5303 (4.8MB)
Date: 8th February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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Sack race JLP01_08_073949
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two men jumping towards the finishing line of the mens sack race at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium.
In 1966, the annual Laing employees Sports Day was held on 25th June at Copthall Stadium in Hendon. It was the first time the event had been held there, having previously taken place the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree. A range of events included athletics and a football competition, and competitors travelled from the firms regional offices and sites, including from Scotland and Carlisle. There was also a funfair, marching band, and sports competitions for children. The sports events were followed by a barbecue and social evening. This photograph was published in the August 1966 edition of Team Spirit, the Laing employee newsletter. The mens sack race was won by R. Penny, with G. White taking second place
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1960s Grandstand Laing Spirit People Recreation Spectators Sport Stadium Determination Finish Line Novelty Triumph Winner
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the exhilarating moment of two men leaping towards the finishing line in a sack race at Copthall Stadium, Hendon. The image is a snapshot from the annual Laing Sports Day held in 1966, marking the first time this event took place at Copthall Stadium instead of the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as competitors from various regional offices and sites, including Scotland and Carlisle, gathered to showcase their athletic prowess. The day's festivities included not only sports competitions but also a funfair, marching band, and activities for children. After an intense day of events, participants enjoyed a barbecue followed by a social evening. Published in Team Spirit, the employee newsletter of Laing company in August 1966, this photograph immortalizes R. Penny's triumphant victory in the mens sack race while G. White secured second place. Their determination is palpable as they soar through the air towards glory. The grandstand behind them stands witness to this thrilling spectacle while spectators eagerly cheer on their favorites. This image exudes nostalgia for a bygone era when community spirit thrived through friendly competition and shared celebrations. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print serves as a testament to both sporting achievement and collective camaraderie that defined Laing employees' experiences during that memorable summer day in Greater London over half a century ago.
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