The Fascinating History of Camden's 1876 Sports Day Trophy

This blog post explores the story of a 149-year-old teapot trophy from a sports day on May 24, 1876, celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday, recently acquired by the Camden Museum. It is the oldest trophy in the museum's collection, reflecting communal festivities and the competitive spirit of the era. Alf and Sharon Cantrell donated the trophy.

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Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
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2025-12-09
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https://doi.org/10.17613/mrk4z-m4w76
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Sports, Gender, and Society
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The Fascinating History of Camden's 1876 Sports Day Trophy

Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
Sports, Gender, and Society
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The Fascinating History of Camden's 1876 Sports Day Trophy

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Abstract

This blog post explores the story of a 149-year-old teapot trophy from a sports day on May 24, 1876, celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday, recently acquired by the Camden Museum. It is the oldest trophy in the museum's collection, reflecting communal festivities and the competitive spirit of the era. Alf and Sharon Cantrell donated the trophy.

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