Aug 2, 2017
Baseball and British history – not, you think, a natural pairing. It’s then surprising to learn that there are enough references to baseball in BBIH to warrant a blog. There is little on the development of the sport, unlike the lengthy discussions available on...
Jul 7, 2015
Naturally the anniversary of the start of the war to end all wars has created a plethora of special issues on the subject. What I have found engaging about these is the coverage of the not so obvious material. A prime example is Comparative Legal History, and its...
Oct 22, 2012
Sport and Leisure HistorySport’s Role in 1951’s Festival of BritainIain Wilton (Queen Mary, University of London)19 March 2012 The Festival of Britain held in 1951 is generally described as a rather insular affair focused on Britain without much consideration beyond...
Jun 13, 2012
For the UK, 2012 is turning into one of those years where celebrations mingle with fears of recession and global economic catastrophe. It’s an odd mix. The hosting of the Olympics and Paralympics Games this summer alongside the recent celebration of Queen Elizabeth...
Apr 23, 2012
Sport and Leisure History9 January 2012 Dr Emma Peplow (University of Glamorgan/Marylebone Cricket Club)Taking the Field: Telling the Stories of Grassroots Cricket Most histories of cricket ignore the grassroots game in favour of the bigger teams. Emma Peplow...
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