(Research and Translation by Adrian Chan-Wyles) The Roma (often referred to as ‘Gypsies’ due to a false belief they originated in Egypt), have lived a
Day: July 29, 2018
Traveller Update: Sainsburys (Cheam) Locks its gate!
A gate linking Sainsburys car-park to the children’s playground in Fairfield Park has been firmly shut and pad-locked. This has effectively ‘blocked’ the direct route
Burgh Heath – Marbles Pond (21.7.2018)
Burgh Heath – Marbles Pond This is a wooded area surrounded by what is left of Banstead Common – although the area is often referred
Clattern Bridge – Kingston-Upon-Thames (c. 1175 CE)
These were highly competitive, violent affairs that saw the ball kicked and carried by two teams of varying number. This is how British football evolved, with many local areas separating into two teams and beating the hell out of one another (usually irrespective of who actually possessed the ball!! Eventually, the Local Authorities transferred these games to purpose-built playing fields and the modern game of football was developed.
