This book examines the largely unexplored social and cultural history of Middlesbrough and the leisure habits and opportunities of its people. It adds to existi

Cities now seek to attract major sporting events and activities to re-image themselves, and frequently invest in community sports development to fund economic g

Sport is seen as an increasingly important aspect of urban and regional planning. Related programmes have moved to the forefront of agendas for cities of the pr

This lively and deeply researched history - the first of its kind - goes beyond the great names and moments to explain how British sport has changed since 1800,