On this day… This week round-up

70 years ago, the submarine HMS Thunderbolt sank for the second time, with the loss of everyone aboard. It had sunk four years previously, raised, and renamed. British Pathé has Continue reading →

150 Years of the F.A.

Earlier in January, the Football Association kicked off celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary. The FA was established in 1863 and codified the modern rules of that great English sport. Not too long Continue reading →

British Pathé Picks: Early Dec 2012

Earlier in November we blogged about four upcoming anniversaries which may have been of interest (see here). From now on, we’ll be doing this on a regular basis, pointing out events coming Continue reading →

Football History: England Against Wales

“However much they try the English can’t get that goal, the Welsh defence resist all attacks!” Wales defeat England 2-1 (1955): http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=39923 It was the first times Wales has beaten Continue reading →