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Gala Day JLP01_08_081384a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view of a fairground carousel and stalls, with crowds gathered on a sports pitch beyond, 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. This photograph and JLP01/08/081384 formed a panorama which was published in the August 1969 edition of Team Spirit, the Laing employee newsletter
© Historic England Archive
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Toddlers race JLP01_08_095430
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Toddlers in a running race, with adults watching from the starting line, at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground.
The annual Gala Day was held at the Laing Sports Ground on 9th June 1973. Attractions included police dog demonstrations, model aircraft, the Royal British Legion band, children's races, and sports. In the evening there was dancing and bingo in the Club House, and beer and beat in the marquee. Over 2,000 people attended the gala, and over 600 people stayed for the evening entertainment. This photograph was published in the July 1973 edition of Team Spirit, the Laing employee newsletter
© Historic England Archive
