1963

Sir Jack Hobbs

Professional cricketer who played for Surrey 1905-34 and for England in 61 Test matches 1908-30. Born John Berry Hobbs in Cambridge. Knighted 1953. Died at home in Hove.

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Sir Jack Hobbs

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Hobbs Gates

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Dick Francis

Steeplechase jockey and writer. Born Richard Stanley Francis in Coedcanlas, Wales. In his racing career, he won over 350 races and was champion jockey in the 1953-54 season. From 1953 to 1957 he w...

Person, Literature, Sport / Games, Caribbean Islands, Wales

1 memorial

Arthur Haygarth

Cricketer. Born in Hastings, Sussex. He played for Sussex, the M.C.C. and Middlesex. After retiring as a player, he achieved fame as a writer and historian on cricket. Died in Pimlico.

Person, History, Sport / Games

1 memorial

The relay began with four flames kindled on the highest peaks of the four nations of the United Kingdom, which were then brought to their respective capital cities for special events honouring the ...

Event, Sport / Games

2 memorials

Harry Mallin

Boxer and policeman. Born Henry William Mallin in Hackney. Although primarily a policeman, he took part in the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, winning gold. He also participated in the 1924 Olympics in P...

Person, Armed Forces, Sport / Games, TV & Radio, Belgium, France

1 memorial

Thomas William Callinan

A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.

Person, Sport / Games

War dead, WW1

1 memorial

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Boris Karloff

SE22, Forest Hill Road, 36

William Henry Pratt, alias Boris Karloff, 1887 - 1969, actor, was born here. English Heritage

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Coronation of King Edward VII

King Edward VII. Originally scheduled for 26 June but delayed due to the main player needing to have his appendix out, an innovative operation at the time. The elderly Archbishop Temple officiated ...

Event, Royalty, Tourism / Traditions

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