Oral history recording of Sid Coles (b.1893) memories of the Wolverton Park and Recreation Ground.
Interview of Sid Coles. Talks about the opening of Wolverton park and recreation ground and the importance of Friendly societies; the events and activities taking place in and around the park; Chasewater Charlie; racing as part of the Wolverton Athletic Club; the British cycling team training for the Olympics; how the railway company maintained the park and would recruit staff who could play in their football team; the national Cross Country Championships he organised
Creator
Sid Coles
Extent
One audio tape cassette.
Place
Wolverton, Buckinghamshire;
Reference number
DOP/001/026
Storage location
DOP/Box 1
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