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JOHN LAING PLC. Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, London,25/06/1966. Creator: John Laing plc.

JOHN LAING PLC. Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, London, 25/06/1966. Girls leaving the starting line of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held 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.

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Author: JOHN LAING PLC

Title: Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, London,25/06/1966. Creator: John Laing plc.

Caption: Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, London, 25/06/1966. Girls leaving the starting line of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held 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.

Personalities: HISTORIC ENGLAND

Technique/material: Photograph

Credit: Album / Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

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Image size: 5080 × 5111 px | 74.3 MB

Print size: 43.0 × 43.3 cm | 2000.0 × 2012.2 in (300 dpi)

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