Before The Games – STUDY DAY Saturday 9th June 10am – 4pm

Before The Games – STUDY DAY Saturday 9th June 10am – 4pmBishopgate Institute Tickets £15Please be aware that these events sell out very quickly!More details and booking info here… http://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/events_detail.aspx?ID=163&Keyword=&TypeID=This study day will explore the impact of sport in East London in the early 20th century and look at some of the most influential trends and sporting activities years before the Olympics came to town.Speakers include:Brian Belton on the East End baseball craze of the 1930sMichelle Johansen on the history of the Eton Manor Boys’ ClubMatt Taylor on class community and sport in London before the 1950sAlex Daley and Miles Templeton on the story of ‘Nipper’ Pat Daly and the history of boxing in the East End.”