Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1955. Children riding in a miniature train carriage and waving at the camera during a Laing sports day at Elstree. This sports day was attended by people from Laing contracts in Thurleigh, Bradford, Harlow, Shell Haven, London, Welwyn Garden City, Leicester and even as far as Plymouth. The day included field and track competitions as well as special attractions including Scottish dancing, a flower show, gymnastic displays and music by the Silver Band of the 5th Hendon Company Boys' Brigade.

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