Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1955. Creator: John Laing plc.

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1955. Creator: John Laing plc.

2-879-174 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1955. Children taking a ride on a miniature train named 'The Continental Express' during a Laing sports day at Elstree. 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.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. John Laing plc: British: construction and civil engineering company

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Hertfordshire Elstree

  1. 51 38 25 N , 000 17 49 W

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5170x5177
File Size : 26,138kb


Aliases

  1. JLP01/08/043914
  1. jlp01_08_043914
  1. 0250011055
  1. 2-879-174
  1. 2879174
  1. JLP01/08/043914


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