Category Archives: Sporting Life

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Veteran Did Not Change But “Won In A Canter” Handicapped Opponent Was In New Dancing Shoes Thrills of Coxhoe Walk A look back to a time in the 1940’s and 50’s when walking races were a popular sport. OLD BILL BARDY hitched up his trousers, downed his tot of rum,Continue reading “Coxhoe Walking Races”

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) There have been many football teams in Coxhoe over the years, both junior and adult. Some have established themselves over many years, some have been short lived. Some have been associated with churches, some with pubs and clubs. Whilst many clubs have come and gone, the “beautiful game” as itContinue reading “Football in Coxhoe”

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Durham Amateur Cup Winners 1955/56 Season The route to the Final. Deaf Hill (away)  1 – 1    (home)  7 – 1               Seaham (home)  3 – 1 Chilton (away) 2 – 2       (home) 2 – 1                Bearpark (away) 3 – 3 (home) 7 – 1 FINAL:   Cassop  1       Easington LaneContinue reading “Cassop Victoria.  The Glorious Years 1955 – 56”

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Early memories of leather on willow Coxhoe had a rich tradition of playing competitive cricket for over 100 years. In 1889 a number of local dignitaries and businessmen got together and formed the first competitive team known as the “John Wood’s XI” The founders were:- John Wood JP, Mining EngineerContinue reading “Cricket in Coxhoe”

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Jack’s association with Coxhoe is recent.  A quiet and modest man he has lived at Landsdowne Road, Coxhoe for eleven years now Born at Ludworth in 1936 Jack’s interest in soccer developed through watching local Ludworth Junior and Senior teams playing. When aged 14 he was playing for Ludworth JuniorsContinue reading “Jacky Elcoat – Local Footballer”

(Copyright Coxhoe Local History Group) Ernie Woods There are a number of similarities in the careers of Ernie and Jack Elcoat and the difficulties of playing competitively at an amateur level while providing for families by working full time at the pit. A Bowburn lad, Ernie has retired to Coxhoe and lives in a bungalowContinue reading “Ernie Woods – Local Footballer”