Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 11/06/1988. A man falling off a spinning balance beam into a tank of water, part of the 'It's a Knockout' competition at the 1988 Family Day at Laing's Sports Ground. Attractions at that year's Family Day included; a parade of vintage cars, helicopter rides, plate smashing, stalls, an 'It's a Knockout' style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. The event was opened by John Conteh, former world light heavy weight champion and ended with a barbecue and disco. The 'It's a Knockout' competition was won by a team fro

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 11/06/1988. A man falling off a spinning balance beam into a tank of water, part of the 'It's a Knockout' competition at the 1988 Family Day at Laing's Sports Ground. Attractions at that year's Family Day included; a parade of vintage cars, helicopter rides, plate smashing, stalls, an 'It's a Knockout' style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. The event was opened by John Conteh, former world light heavy weight champion and ended with a barbecue and disco. The 'It's a Knockout' competition was won by a team fro Stock Photo

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Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 11/06/1988. A man falling off a spinning balance beam into a tank of water, part of the 'It's a Knockout' competition at the 1988 Family Day at Laing's Sports Ground. Attractions at that year's Family Day included; a parade of vintage cars, helicopter rides, plate smashing, stalls, an 'It's a Knockout' style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. The event was opened by John Conteh, former world light heavy weight champion and ended with a barbecue and disco. The 'It's a Knockout' competition was won by a team from the Laing Homes Division, Milton Keynes.

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