When Racing Was Racing – A Century of Horse Racing

When Racing Was Racing – A Century of Horse RacingRemember the legendary racehorses of yesteryear? The famous jockeys, the colourful trainers, and the many other great characters of the sport? Remember a time when the whole country would come to a virtual standstill for great events like the Derby and the Grand National? While horse racing may still provide a glorious and compelling spectacle, the sport of kings was at its most majestic in decades past. This beautiful collection of photographs and

full-colour book which contains a comprehensive history of the Sheffield United jersey (including both home and away strips)

Size: 144mm x 223mm – 256 pages

before spending two successful years in South African football and returning to end his career at Tranmere Rovers

civic engagement and national and international pride

Thompson tells of his life and career including his traumatic childhood and the remarkable story of how he has overcome cancer on two separate occasions to continue his footballing career

Exclusive first-hand accounts from West Ham and Reading players

A number of retired police officers recount the sometimes frightening

receivership before a renaissance

Leyton Orient and Colchester United

A well-illustrated

brings a fascinating alternative history of the club as he ponders what could have been

Size: 111mm x 178mm – 392 pages