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Skipping race JLP01_08_073951
Filename: jlp01_08_073951.jpg
Size: 5080 x 5111 (4.7MB)
Date: 8th 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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Skipping race JLP01_08_073951
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Girls leaving the starting line of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond, 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
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Media ID 24320320
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1960s Childhood Children Grandstand Laing Spirit People Race Recreation Spectators Sport Stadium
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of pure joy and excitement at the annual Laing Sports Day held in Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Greater London. The image showcases a skipping race, with a group of young girls eagerly leaving the starting line while spectators cheer them on from the grandstand beyond. Taken in 1966, this event marked a significant change as it was the first time that the sports day had been hosted at Copthall Stadium instead of its usual location at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree. Participants from various regional offices and sites, including Scotland and Carlisle, traveled to take part in this thrilling day of athletic competitions. The atmosphere is electric as children showcase their athleticism and competitive spirit amidst an array of other activities like football matches, funfair rides, and even a marching band performance. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates not only the vibrant energy of sport but also highlights how important community events like these were for fostering camaraderie among employees. Beyond being just another sporting event, this photo symbolizes childhood memories filled with laughter and friendly competition. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when families gathered together to support their loved ones' achievements on sunny summer days. As we peer into history through this lens captured by A© Historic England Archive, we are transported back to an era where sports brought people closer together while creating lasting bonds within communities.
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