Mad Victorian Sport
The Rest Is History
How and when was football invented, and what are the origins of football clubs? What is the connection between public hangings, highwaymen, and early sporting events? Which is the most historically important sporting ground in the world? When was the first cricket test match played? What are the origins of rugby? Who was Richard Manks - the Lionel Messi of the Victorian period - and what did he achieve? And, what is the history of the mighty Ashes, one of the most celebrated sporting rivalries of all time?
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the surprising history of some of the world's greatest sports, sporting events, and stadiums.
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- Producer: Theo Young-Smith
- Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
- Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
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<p>How and when was football invented, and what are the origins of football clubs? What is the connection between public hangings, highwaymen, and early sporting events? Which is the most historically important sporting ground in the world? When was the first cricket test match played? What are the origins of rugby? Who was Richard Manks - the Lionel Messi of the Victorian period - and what did he achieve? And, what is the history of the mighty Ashes, one of the most celebrated sporting rivalries of all time? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the surprising history of some of the world’s greatest sports, sporting events, and stadiums. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Watch The Long Walk exclusively in cinemas 12th September. Book now at <a href="http://thelongwalkmovie.co.uk/">thelongwalkmovie.co.uk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Producer: Theo Young-Smith</p> <p>Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
Show Notes
How and when was football invented, and what are the origins of football clubs? What is the connection between public hangings, highwaymen, and early sporting events? Which is the most historically important sporting ground in the world? When was the first cricket test match played? What are the origins of rugby? Who was Richard Manks - the Lionel Messi of the Victorian period - and what did he achieve? And, what is the history of the mighty Ashes, one of the most celebrated sporting rivalries of all time?
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the surprising history of some of the world's greatest sports, sporting events, and stadiums.
Watch
The Long Walk exclusively in cinemas 12th September
Join The Rest Is History Club
Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com
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Credits
- Producer: Theo Young-Smith
- Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
- Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
Raw Description
<p>How and when was football invented, and what are the origins of football clubs? What is the connection between public hangings, highwaymen, and early sporting events? Which is the most historically important sporting ground in the world? When was the first cricket test match played? What are the origins of rugby? Who was Richard Manks - the Lionel Messi of the Victorian period - and what did he achieve? And, what is the history of the mighty Ashes, one of the most celebrated sporting rivalries of all time? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the surprising history of some of the world’s greatest sports, sporting events, and stadiums. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Watch The Long Walk exclusively in cinemas 12th September. Book now at <a href="http://thelongwalkmovie.co.uk/">thelongwalkmovie.co.uk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Producer: Theo Young-Smith</p> <p>Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>