Nigel Fenner – Football’s Early Local History

Join us at the Littleport Village Hall as we welcome Nigel Fenner to talk to us about the history of early local football.

East Anglia was ‘the major stronghold for football in Britain in the 18th century’, with a history going back at least 500 years. Nigel Fenner will share with us the history of the many lost local football pitches, the game’s local name, 16th century hooliganism, Oliver Cromwell as a footballer, 9 dead after a game – in addition to Cambridge University being not only the oldest football club in the world, but also contributing significantly to creating the modern-day laws of the game, and to its global spread.

It all kicks off at 7:30pm, and we’re sure you’ll have a ball.

Tea/coffee refreshments will be available at half-time, and the Village Hall has step-free access.