A group of women from the Mill Hill and District Caledonian Society performing a Scottish dance routine during a Laing sports day at Elstree

Date:
18 Jun 1955
Location:
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Reference:
JLP01/08/043905
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

This sports day was attended by people from Laing contracts in Thurleigh, Bradford, Harlow, Shell Haven, London, Welwyn Garden City, Leicester and even as far as Plymouth. The day included field and track competitions as well as special attractions including Scottish dancing, a flower show, gymnastic displays and music by the Silver Band of the 5th Hendon Company Boys' Brigade.

This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Content

This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

Keywords

Custom And Tradition, Sport And Recreation, Women, Laing Spirit