Consisting of a database of over 100,000 items including historical photographs, maps, scanned city directories, transcripts and audio versions of oral histories, indexes, and browsable topics of historical interest. Book, griffin, duff, walker, victory, williams, yates. Meeting held on 19 november the hon secretary reported that he had an. A double was achieved as a 33 extra time draw against rushden and diamonds at the. Higham town records show that a higham town club was formed in 1876 at a meeting held in the griffin. By contemporaries the whole operation was known as the description of england, but the popular name domesdayi. A communication and information sharing page for players, coaches, parents and supporters throughout the. Complete history of a fleeting, yet intense and historic rivalry 16 meetings over 12 years at three different levels share. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of rushden.
One of the palmy periods in rushden football history is recalled by the death of mr. It is the group for all those who have represented the club in firstteam matches including those who managed them. Wellingborough changed name 193637 rejoined united counties league 1956 left united counties league 196162 rejoined united counties league united counties league runnerup 196263 united counties league champions 196465 united counties league champions 196869 joined metropolitan league 196970 metropolitan league champions 197071 joined west. Halesowen town football club history formed in 1873, halesowen town football club is one of the oldest in the country and as far as records show, they have request to remove luton town f. Northampton town fc the official centenary history grande, frank on. On this site you will be able to find information about our current exhibitions and events along with slices of the towns history. I have recently started to digitize a lot of old family photos.
Wellingborough changed name 193637 rejoined united counties league 1956 left united counties league 196162 rejoined united counties league united counties league runnerup 196263 united counties league champions 196465 united counties league champions 196869 joined metropolitan league 196970 metropolitan league champions 197071 joined west midlands regional league premier division 197172 joined southern league division one north 197980 league reorganised to. Eddie would stand with us by the dug out in front of the main stand and my granddad would often complain to me that eddie shouted too loudly when the game heated up. See all books memories of rushden read and share your memories of rushden itself or of a particular photo of rushden. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The decision to produce a book was made in 1996, using for the twentieth century years the files of the evening telegraph and. The record books were rewritten for diamonds on october 2001 but.
Higham town football club northamptonshire fa join today. Over time, the competition has grown from a single division of twelve clubs to its present four. Thomas litchfield 69, who for the last few months had resided at 106, newtonroad, rushden. Rushden and higham football club hayden road, rushden, nn10 0hx. The decision to produce a book was made in 1996, using for the twentieth. Wellingborough town has figured prominently in the annals of the f.
Cup and many exciting encounters have been recorded against old opponents such as peterborough united, kettering town, corby town and cambridge city. Offical club sponsor, croyland car megastore is a widely known and well respected local company dealing in quality used cars. Browse 32 photo books on rushden and the surrounding area. Rushden town 190102 joined northamptonshire league 1904 left northamptonshire league 191920 rejoined northamptonshire league 193435. On 22 august 1992, ollie kearns scored the first league goal in the clubs history, against bilston town in the southern league midland division. The chesterfield fc former players association was launched in 2018 to offer fellowship and support to the clubs former players and officials. History of aldershot town football club aldershot town fc. This was a black period in the history of a club that had formed the backbone of the first professional league. Tommy litchfield was born in london and came to rushden at the age of 17. The best of both worlds rushden town centre already offers a wealth of independent businesses as well as wellknown high street brands within an attractive late victorian edwardian setting, an. I came to know eddie in the early 1970s as the man who my granddad would often give a lift home from the game at rushden town football club each saturday afternoon. Breaking news, fixtures and results, videos, live match updates, tickets, shop and more. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. Here is the latest excerpt from the clubs first minute book from 1928.
Although a lot of these are personal to me and my family there are a. Rushden town football club badge courtesy of rushden museum. An online collaboration between the fort collins museum of discovery and the poudre river public library district. I am excited to be a part of all of our town s events over the coming year. Rushden echo and argus, 3rd october 1948, transcribed by kay collins one of the palmy periods in rushden football history is recalled by the death of mr. The mayors chosen charities are rushden mind and teenage cancer trust. Football club history database wellingborough town. Formed in 1888, the football league is the oldest league competition in the world. Stay in control and create your free mfc digital account now or update your preferences to select the communications you want to receive from boro. That inaugural 2012 season saw the diamonds only lose two league games as they achieved promotion by. After merging two local nonleague clubs, rushden town and irthlingborough diamonds in 1992, owner max griggs, who earned his fortune as the man behind dr.
The goalkeeper for kettering town fc goads the crowd after the team scored a lastminute winner against local rivals rushden. Domesday book, the original record or summary of william is survey of england. In 1895 the clubs reserve team joined the leicestershire and northants league, but. A great place to start would be visiting your local library or book shop to look for nonfiction books. There was a team competing in the northants league now the united counties league during the 1890s and in 1895 the team were runners up in the northamptonshire fa junior cup. Associate membership is available to anyone who has been contracted to the club or has held. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Rushden and higham rugby club play at manor park, bedford road, rushden, nn10 0as. Weetabix youth football league league provides competitive football to teams from under7 to under16 of which our teams at higham participate throughout. See the history of aldershot town football club on our archive site.
Rushden and diamonds football club were formed at the end of the 199192 season as the result of a merger between rushden town and irthlingborough. Rushden photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Knights goal win it for cheltenham, with steve book saving a penalty. I feel very proud and honoured to become the mayor of rushden. Northampton town fc the official centenary history. Background this remarkable club was formed by the merger of rushden town formed 1889 and competing in the southern league with neighbours irthlingborough diamonds formed 1946 and playing in the united counties league. If you cant find the information you require then please contact us. Find shops in rushden, northamptonshire using the local store shopping guide.
We strive to make rushden a better place to live, work and play. They play in division one of the united counties league. After living in rushden for 27 years, i am proud to call this town my home. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Rushden baths 1 rushden town 1 skegness 1 st marks church 1 st marys church 2 the wheatsheaf 1 wwi 1 youth group 1 blog archive 2020 1. It is a place where we meet and form lifelong aquaintances and friendships which continue to. Local historians, lead by susan hollowell, were concerned that with the rapid growth of the town, rushden had nowhere to preserve and show off its history. Rushden town was formed in 1889 and competed in the midland and northants leagues before joining the united counties league. Keep up to date with all the latest news and interviews, ticket information, supporter events, competitions, offers and new product lines from middlesbrough fc. Nicknamed the russians, the club played at hayden road. The brainchild of a scot, william mcgregor, the competition provided regular fixtures for the top professional english sides from lancashire and the west midlands.
Rushden town partnership is working with local businesses and the community to ensure rushden remains a great place to live, a great place to visit. Club history official home of afc rushden and diamonds. In 1895 the clubs reserve team joined the leicestershire and northants league, but left the following season when it became the leicestershire senior league. Relive a famous day in cheltenham towns history as the club clinched.
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