Ball in the Bucket JLP01_08_073968

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Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A man throwing a ball in a game of Ball in the Bucket at a funfair held during the annual Laing Sports Day 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 firm's 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
Copyright © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24320326
Date: 8th February 2022
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Image Size: 5084 x 5071 Pixels
Filesize is 3.65MB
Associated Categories: Fairs and carnivals
Associated Categories: Sports day
Keywords: 1960s, fair games, laing spirit, people, recreation, sport