Birmingham Sports & Recreation From Old Photographs
Birmingham Sports & Recreation From Old Photographs
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A unique and charming look at the history of Birmingham Sports and Recreation, through a fascinating collection of beautiful photographs.
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Birmingham Sports & Recreation From Old Photographs by Eric Armstrong
As the nineteenth century progressed, shorter working weeks brought more leisure time and improved opportunities to promote and take part in sport and entertainment. By 1900 two professional football teams had become established in the league, Edgbaston had become the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, and ball games such as rugby, hockey, netball and tennis flourished. Birchfield Harriers regularly showed a clean pair of heels to clubs near and far. Gymnastics and swimming also became very popular. During the first three decades of the twentieth century music halls, theatres and the cinema attracted impressive numbers of patrons. All of these enjoyable activities are described in this book with over 200 photographs, postcards and other wonderful memorabilia. Coronations are also featured and the week-long city-wide pageant in 1938. Look out for the small boy who surely put the 'imp' into 'impudence'!
Eric Armstrong was born, raised and educated in Handsworth, Birmingham. Following army service during 1942 to 1947, he became a student at Birmingham University. During retirement he has developed a keen interest in postcards of old Birmingham and has written a number of historical books about the city.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781445607405 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445607409 |
| Title | Birmingham Sports & Recreation From Old Photographs |
| Author | Eric Armstrong |
| Series | From Old Photographs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |