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The Dell, Southampton EAW638364

THE DELL, Southampton. Aerial view of the former home of Southampton Football Club photographed in 1995. Matthew Le Tissier was the star player of the Premiership team. The Saints moved to the St Marys Stadium in 2001. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

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Aerial, Football, Leisure, Recreation, Sport, Urban

Karting JLP01_08_081390

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man and boy driving a go-kart on a tennis court 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

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Minders cheque JLP01_09_803462

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Dennis Waterman shaking hands with Geoff Seager and handing him a cheque after a charity football match at Laing's Elstree Sports Club, with event organiser Doug Bowden on the left.
An estimated 300 people attended the December 1980 charity football match between a team of Laing players and English actor Dennis Waterman's All Stars. The match was held to raise money for the Jerry Doherty Heart Fund. The game finished 2-2 and ?452 in total was raised. Stars on Dennis Waterman's team included Jan Webster, ex-England rugby scrum half; Danny Rioch, ex-Aston Villa; Jonathan Kyd, from children's TV programme Pipkins; John Inchmore, Worcester County cricketer; and Bob McNab, ex-Arsenal full back. Playing on the Laing side were Dave Hall, Tim Smith, Kevin Blande, Geoff Seager, Richard Sawyer, Chris Martin, Dave Offord, Graham Hollis, Will Kellett, Mike Reed, Bob Louden, Dave Butcher and Phil Brown. This image was published in January-February 1981 in Laing's monthly newsletter Team Spirit

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