Bobby Abel
Cricketer. Born Robert Abel at 18 Commercial Street, Rotherhithe. He was the first England player to "carry his bat", i.e. opening the batting and remaining not out at the end of an innings, and th...
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Aboriginal Cricket Association
We can't find any indication that this group still exists.
Group, Sport / Games, Australia
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AC Cobra
Designed in 1962 by AC Cars in collaboration with Carroll Shelby, this was generally acknowledged to be one of the fastest two-seater production sports cars in the world. It went on to achieve fam...
Vehicle, Sport / Games, Transport
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Nicola Adams
Boxer. Born in Leeds. She fought (and won) her first bout at the age of thirteen. She won several medals in her career, before becoming the first woman boxer to win a medal in the 2012 Olympic Game...
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Tony Adams
Footballer. Played for Arsenal F.C and the England team, and captained them both. He went on to manage several teams, both in Britain and abroad.
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Lieutenant Charles Campbell Wood
Born: 8/12/1891, 131 years ago
Person, Armed Forces, Tragedy, South Africa
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