# Event Details - **Event Name**: 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: A talk exploring the fascinating history of early sporting achievement in the area!About this EventThe Restoration in 1660 England meant not just the return of the Stuart monarchy, but also a more permissive, pleasure-oriented sporting culture. This talk by Nigel Fenner (local sports historian) explores the impact of Oliver Cromwell, and Samuel Pepys and examples of the resulting sporting culture in Huntingdonshire across the 18th-century, such as how:an addicted, yet broke gambler travels 170 miles ‘for free’ to attend a horse meeting,a famous wrestler ‘arises’ to heaven,a local football match causes tensions between the Town Crier and local Church, andextraordinary feats by local women athletes.The talk will be given by Nigel Fenner.This talk takes place at St Mary's Parish Hall, just opposite Huntingdon Bus Station. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntingdon/cock-fighting-prize-fighting-and-women-runners-in-huntingdonshire/100001991062546675 - **Event Categories**: sports, football, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 3, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Huntingdon - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Mary's Parish Hall - **lat**: 52.3286639 - **long**: -0.1834903 - **full address**: St Mary's Parish Hall, 1 The Walks East, Huntingdon, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0357b699cf57a4dc84bf50d6a18df7f1d6e513767e8f95ca480e899a175e6c2d-rimg-w1200-h742-dcb9ab8b-gmir.jpg?v=1783361467 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' being held? - **A:** 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St Mary's Parish Hall, 1 The Walks East, Huntingdon, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire'? - **A:** 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' is organized by Huntingdonshire History Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 'Cock-fighting, prize-fighting, and women runners in Huntingdonshire' is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntingdon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We are hoping to make the local history of where people live and work accessible and raise awareness of the fascinating heritage of the old county of Huntingdonshire.The Huntingdonshire History Festival is a month long programme of events that takes place each July, including talks, tours, family activities, exhibitions, historical re-enactments and concerts that celebrate the story of Huntingdonshire. In 2019 (our last festival) we held over 150 events for over 10,000 visitors. Events take place in Huntingdon, Godmanchester, St Neots, Ramsey and St Ives thanks to generous support from a number of funders, including the A14 Fund, the Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund.The organising committee and trustees of the Huntingdonshire History Festival are excited to announce that the Festival will be back July 2022 - watch this space for events being added!" } ] } ] ```