Famed in the 19th century for its sporting prowess, most notably in rowing and cricket, our collections are especially rich if you are interested in the history of University sport. We hold records of sporting clubs and activities from 1837 onwards.
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This is the oldest lawn tennis club in the world, located next to Birmingham Botanical Gardens at the heart of the Calthorpe Estate, playing still on six grass courts occupying the original positions in which they were laid down in 1875.
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After years of covering national and global sporting events, it is unsurprising that the Guardian News and Media (GNM) Archive holds a number of sporting records. Descriptions of all our records are available through our online catalogue.
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Lambeth Archives holds a number of sporting records, of interest to those working with sporting heritage.
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Produced by Merton Library and Heritage Service, the Merton Memories website offers unprecedented access to a unique collection of photographs charting the history of Merton over the past 150 years.
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At North Lanarkshire Archives we hold records or items from clubs and individuals in the area. In addition, we hold many images of sporting events throughout North Lanarkshire as well as records of recreational clubs, businesses and school sports activities.
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The Sporting Memories Network features online memories collected by a charity which uses memories of sport as a form of reminiscence activity for people suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness.
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We hold records of sporting activity in an Oxford college (women only 1893-2008, mixed from 2008).
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A number of collections are all available to view in our searchroom (open Mon-Thurs). Some of the collections are small so it is advisable to contact us in advance of your visit for more details.
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The National Archives manages a searchable national database of archives relating to sport.
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The Sainsbury Archive documents the development of the supermarket chain from its foundation in 1869 to the present. The collection includes a few different strands of material relating to sports and sporting heritage, including Paralympic heritage.
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Wakefield Museums’ Playmakers collection illustrates a proud local tradition of high tech, high quality sports manufacturing.
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum tells the story of how tennis evolved from a Victorian garden party to today’s multi-million dollar professional sport.
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The sheer range of sports on offer to soldiers during the Army’s long history is remarkable. Yet some of these pursuits were not always accessible to the rank and file. At times there were also restrictions on who could compete against whom, and which sports were suitable for certain personnel.
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