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Author : Alexander Tulloch
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2006-05-18
Aintree Days written by Alexander Tulloch and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-18 with History categories.
In Aintree Days, Alexander Tulloch recounts his life in Liverpool from 1945 to 1962, when he was growing up with his sister, parents and grandparents in a small terraced house in Aintree. It is also accompanied by an atmospheric selection of photographs, reflecting the England of yesteryear.
Aintree Days
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Author : Alexander R. Tulloch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Aintree Days written by Alexander R. Tulloch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Aintree (Liverpool, England) categories.
This text recounts the author's life in Liverpool from 1945 to 1962, when he was growing up with his sister, parents and grandparents in a small terraced house in Aintree. It is accompanied by an atmospheric selection of photographs reflecting the England then.
Kings For A Day
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Author : Reg Green
language : en
Publisher: Mainstream
Release Date : 2002
Kings For A Day written by Reg Green and has been published by Mainstream this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It is a sad fact that although most people can remember the names of horses which win the Grand National, the identities of the men who rode them to their greatest victories are so often forgotten. Like the stories of the brave animals who conquer the mighty Aintree fences, those behind the jockeys who share their moments of glory are equally intriguing, involving many joyous occasions but often subsequently tinged with sadness. The outbreak of the Second World War brought the careers of many top-flight jockeys to an abrupt end in mainland Britain and, like millions of others, their lives would never be the same again. By the time peace was restored, a new generation of would-be champions were competing for prominence on the turf and those returning from the war had to struggle to find rides.Captain Bobby Petre celebrated his demobilisation in the best possible manner in bringing home Lovely Cottage in 1946. He was soon followed by another ex-soldier, Arthur Thompson, who had spent three years as a prisoner of war. Then ex-paratrooper John Bullock, a veteran of Arnhem, guided Nickel Coin through the chaos of the 'all fall down' National to succeed - and for the first time the genius of Pat Taaffe was perfectly displayed on a day when the rain almost caused the race to be abandoned. Bobby Beasley emulates his grandfather's Grand National win 70 years on; Willie Robinson makes up for the disappointment of finishing second in the Derby by getting Team Spirit up in the final strides to win; an unheard-of John Buckingham and no-hoper Foinavon register the greatest shock success in the event; Brian Fletcher becomes only the second rider in the twentieth century to pilot three winners home, and 17 years after his father came close to winning the race, Maurice Barnes gained success with the only Scottish-trained victor to triumph. Who can forget that emotional occasion when Bob Champion and Aldaniti defied all the odds and inspired the world? Kings for a Day is an inspiring collection of the trials, tribulations and triumphs that have made up the history of the Grand National.
Home And Away
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Author : Neville Krasner
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2011
Home And Away written by Neville Krasner and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Fiction categories.
Although I have penned the odd verse since I was a youngster, I started writing regularly when I married. For the past forty-three years, I have composed for my wife Marion a poem for our anniversary, her birthday on the following day and for Valentines Day. She calls me a dreamy romantic, and I probably am, but I don't apologise for it. The tradition has progressed so that I usually provide a piece for birthdays of my family, occasionally for friends, and also for special occasions. These have been my main inspiration. Two other stimuli act as my muse: a love of travel and a love of Nature. Professionally and on vacation, I have travelled widely, and on all modes of transport. I am not particularly knowledgeable about Nature, but I love observing the cycle of the seasons and their effect on birds and small animals in the area where I live.
Bbc Sports Report A Celebration Of The World S Longest Running Sports Radio Programme
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Author : Pat Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-09-29
Bbc Sports Report A Celebration Of The World S Longest Running Sports Radio Programme written by Pat Murphy and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR THE OFFICIAL DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF BBC SPORTS REPORT 'Opens the doors to one of the great radio institutions.' – Dan Walker 'An absolute joy to read.' – John Inverdale 'That opening tune always quickens the pulse.' – Henry Winter Sports Report is as much a 75-year history of sport as a BBC radio institution and Pat Murphy pays handsome tribute to a programme that is still followed affectionately by millions. For nearly 75 years, one BBC programme has been a constant factor in chronicling the way sport is covered, in all its many facets. It has been a window on the sporting world all over the globe – packed tightly into every Saturday evening for the bulk of the year. First broadcast in 1948, Sports Report is the longest-running radio sporting programme in the world and one of the BBC's hardy perennials. Pat Murphy has been a reporter on the programme since 1981 and here he sifts comprehensively through the experiences of his contemporaries and those who made their mark on Sports Report in earlier decades. He hears from commentators, reporters, producers, presenters and the production teams who regularly achieved the broadcasting miracle of getting a live programme on air, without a script, adapting as the hour of news, reaction and comment unfolded. Drawing on unique access from the BBC Archives Unit, he highlights memorable moments from Sports Report, details the challenges faced in getting live interviews on air from draughty, noisy dressing-room areas and celebrates the feat of just a small production team in the studio who, somehow, get the show up and running every Saturday, with the clock ticking implacably on. --- Waterstones Best Books of 2022 – Sport
From Bicycle To Bentley
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Author : Stephen Little
language : en
Publisher: White Owl
Release Date : 2023-11-23
From Bicycle To Bentley written by Stephen Little and has been published by White Owl this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Stephen takes the reader from his earliest school days when it became clear he was academically bright, especially in math, attending prep school, winning a scholarship to major public school Uppingham where he won math prizes and, aged 16, passed 3 S (scholarship) levels. By then he had decided to be a bookie. He attended an interview for Cambridge University only because it was on his bicycle route to Newmarket races! Unable to work in any gambling job until 18, he set about visiting racecourses by bicycle, staying in youth hotels (17½p per night), eventually cycling to all racecourses in the UK, including several now-defunct courses. At 18 he found employment with Beresford & Smith in London; aged 24 he got his first bookie’s license in 1971 and by the age of 40 in 1986 was betting big on the rails at major meetings such as the Grand National, Cheltenham, Derby, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, often laying bets to lose £100,000 or more - when money was worth nearly twice today’s value - one of the few bookies who happily stood "toe to toe and traded blow for blow" with big hitters like JP McManus, Barney Curley, Michael Tabor and Harry Findlay. In 1998 changes in pitch administration prompted early retirement, and he sold his pitches, worked for a few unsatisfactory years for Corals and then departed the big time - with a Bentley as well as a bicycle, a house in Georgian Bath and a satisfactory bank balance.
The Lost Road
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Author : Richard Harding Davis
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-05
The Lost Road written by Richard Harding Davis and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-05 with Fiction categories.
'The Lost Road' is a collection of short stories written by Richard Harding Davis. Close to two dozen titles are featured inside, including these selected works: 'The Men of Zanzibar', 'The God of Conscience', and 'Evil to Him Who Evil Thinks'.
Sports Around The World 4 Volumes
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Author : John Nauright
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-04-06
Sports Around The World 4 Volumes written by John Nauright and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This multivolume set is much more than a collection of essays on sports and sporting cultures from around the world: it also details how and why sports are played wherever they exist, and examines key charismatic athletes from around the world who have transcended their sports. Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice provides a unique, global overview of sports and sports cultures. Unlike most works of this type, this book provides both essays that examine general topics, such as globalization and sport, international relations and sport, and tourism and sport, as well as essays on sports history, culture, and practice in world regions—for example, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and Oceania—in order to provide a more global perspective. These essays are followed by entries on specific sports, world athletes, stadiums and arenas, famous games and matches, and major controversies. Spanning topics as varied as modern professional cycling to the fictional movie Rocky to the deadly ball game of the ancient Mayans, the first three volumes contain overview essays and entries for specific sports that have been and are currently practiced around the world. The fourth volume provides a compendium of information on the winners of major sporting competitions from around the world. Readers will gain invaluable insights into how sports have been enjoyed throughout all of human culture, and more fully comprehend their cultural contexts. The entries provide suggestions for further reading on each topic—helpful to general readers, students with school projects, university students and academics alike. Additionally, the four-volume Sports Around the World spotlights key charismatic athletes who have changed a sport or become more than just an outstanding player.
The Liverpool Book Of Days
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Author : Steven Horton
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2012-02-29
The Liverpool Book Of Days written by Steven Horton and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-29 with Reference categories.
Taking you through the year day by day, The Liverpool Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing or important events or facts from different periods of history – many of which had a major impact on the history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from Liverpool's newspapers, it will be sure to delight residents and visitors alike.
Moses And Mrs Aintree
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Author : Talbot Mundy
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-11-09
Moses And Mrs Aintree written by Talbot Mundy and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-09 with Fiction categories.
In "Moses and Mrs. Aintree," Talbot Mundy crafts a tale that delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms. Set against a rich historical backdrop, Mundy's narrative captures the essence of a time when every decision had far-reaching consequences. This classic novel showcases Mundy's storytelling prowess and his ability to create characters that resonate with readers across generations.