BUSHEY is known for its rich artistic heritage, but did you know it has a colourful sporting past too?

A new exhibition, Bushey Sporting Tales, at Bushey Museum and Art Gallery tells the stories of six famous sportsmen connected to the area during the early 20th Century.

Here is a brief overview of the featured sportsmen: Cricketer Frank Chester, born in Bushey in 1895, made his début in 1912 and was hailed as a future England player. However, losing an arm during World War One led him to a career as an umpire and he stood in on a record 48 tests.

Boxer Pat Floyd was an amateur heavyweight champion of the 1930s and ‘40s. After retiring from the ring he became a referee and coach. He was president of the Bushey Royal British Legion Club.

The Reverend Gilbert Montague Hall played for Fulham FC for three seasons. After becoming Rector of Bushey, he concentrated on cricket and turned out for Bushey Cricket Club.

Athlete Godfrey Rampling won gold in the relay at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. After a long and successful army career, he moved to Bushey, where he died aged 100 in 2009. Golfer Ted Ray, head professional at the old Oxhey Golf Club for almost 30 years, won the Open Championship in 1912 and captained the Great Britain team at the first Ryder Cup contest against the USA.

Tennis player Tony Wilding was Wimbledon singles champion for four years running for New Zealand before World War One. However, he regularly visited Bushey Heath due to his relationship with American actress Maxine Elliott, who owned Hartsbourne Manor.

l Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey, ongoing until June 21. Details: 020 8420 4057, busheymuseum.org