Today in 1897 C.H. Kilpatrick of America and E.C. Bredin ran a 600 yards race for a £100
on the Athletic Grounds. 4,000 people were present and Bredin won by one and a half yards.
The tine was 1 minute, 13 seconds.
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Monday 30 July 2012
Aspirations Of Henley !
It was during July 1862 that the Hollingworth Lake Rowing and Regatta Club was formed.
Sunday 29 July 2012
Ready Aim Fire !!!
During July 1868 Captain J. Fenton excelled at his sport of Rifle Shooting.
He won the Albert Cup at Wimbledon with the highest possible score,
which was seven bulls eyes at 500 yards.
He won the Albert Cup at Wimbledon with the highest possible score,
which was seven bulls eyes at 500 yards.
Saturday 28 July 2012
Keen Sportsman
Queenie Newall our Olympic Archer ( see yesterday's post ) had a brother who was also a keen sportsperson.
Major Henry Gerard Fenton Newall was outstanding at Polo and also Hunting.
He was an officer in the Duke Of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Cavalry.
It was said of the regiment that, ' a finer set of sportsmen do not exist.'
Major Henry Gerard Fenton Newall was outstanding at Polo and also Hunting.
He was an officer in the Duke Of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Cavalry.
It was said of the regiment that, ' a finer set of sportsmen do not exist.'
Friday 27 July 2012
Rochdale's 'London Olympics' Link
The London Olympics 1908
Sybil Fenton 'Queenie' Newall was born at Hare Hill, Littleborough on 17th October 1854.
She was the eldest daughter of the ten children of Henry Newall and his wife Maria Fenton.
Her maternal grandfather, John Fenton was elected Liberal member of parliament for Rochdale in 1832 and was a friend of John Bright and Richard Cobden.
Queenie Newall never married and moved to Cheltenham to live with her sister Margaret in 1905.
In this year they joined the Cheltenham Archers Club and soon Queenie began to make a name for herself.
In 1907 she won four of the five regional archery meetings thus qualifying for the 1908 Olympic Games, which took place in London.
The archery contest was held in the White City Stadium on the 20th and 21st July with dreadful weather conditions on the first day.
On the second day the weather improved and Queenie soon took the lead winning the gold medal by a clear 43 points.
At the age of 53 years 275 days Queenie was the oldest woman to have won an Olympic medal.
This record still stands today.
Queenie continued competing after the First World War, her last recorded score being with the Cheltenham Archers in September 1928.
She died at her home in Cheltenham on the 24th June 1929.
Sybil Fenton 'Queenie' Newall was born at Hare Hill, Littleborough on 17th October 1854.
She was the eldest daughter of the ten children of Henry Newall and his wife Maria Fenton.
Her maternal grandfather, John Fenton was elected Liberal member of parliament for Rochdale in 1832 and was a friend of John Bright and Richard Cobden.
Queenie Newall never married and moved to Cheltenham to live with her sister Margaret in 1905.
In this year they joined the Cheltenham Archers Club and soon Queenie began to make a name for herself.
In 1907 she won four of the five regional archery meetings thus qualifying for the 1908 Olympic Games, which took place in London.
The archery contest was held in the White City Stadium on the 20th and 21st July with dreadful weather conditions on the first day.
On the second day the weather improved and Queenie soon took the lead winning the gold medal by a clear 43 points.
At the age of 53 years 275 days Queenie was the oldest woman to have won an Olympic medal.
This record still stands today.
Queenie continued competing after the First World War, her last recorded score being with the Cheltenham Archers in September 1928.
She died at her home in Cheltenham on the 24th June 1929.
Thursday 26 July 2012
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
Global Warming And All That !
A report in the Rochdale Observer for 1st August 1962 states that the previous month had been the driest July for 15 years !
Saturday 21 July 2012
Sport in Rochdale
Rochdale can actually boast of having an Olympic Archer, 'Queenie' Newall who features in the new Local Studies display called 'Sport in Rochdale'.
This is to link in with the Olympic Games which start in London very soon.
You can click on the link below for more local sporting history :
http://www.link4life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=c.showPage&pageID=1330
This is to link in with the Olympic Games which start in London very soon.
You can click on the link below for more local sporting history :
http://www.link4life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=c.showPage&pageID=1330
Friday 20 July 2012
Evenin All !
Today Rochdale had a new Chief Constable, Mr. C. Buck.
Ex-Chief Constable Wilkinson was presented with an address and £250.
The year was 1893.
Ex-Chief Constable Wilkinson was presented with an address and £250.
The year was 1893.
Thursday 19 July 2012
A Night Out All In A Good Cause !
In 1890 the fourth Infirmary Gala was held today at Foxholes.
The highlight was a parachute descent by a man called Baldwin.
38,000 people were present.
The highlight was a parachute descent by a man called Baldwin.
38,000 people were present.
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Any More Bids ?
In 1889 the Old Clock Face Hotel, Lord Street was offered for sale but was withdrawn at £4,000.
This was on the 17th July.
This was on the 17th July.
Monday 16 July 2012
77 Trombones .........
Today in 1888 the Rochdale Amateur Prize Band won the first prize, £37,16s at the Belle Competition.
Sunday 15 July 2012
A Day Of Rest
Just because it's Sunday, here is a little information about some of our churches :
St. Chad's was founded around 1194 with a major restoration in 1885.
St. James' Milnrow was founded in 1400, the existing church was consecrated in 1869.
Holy Trinity Littleborough was founded in 1741, the existing church consecrated in 1820.
St. Edmund's Falinge was built by A.H. Royds at a cost of £30,000 in 1873.
Shawclough U.M.F.C. was built by Thomas Watson of Horse Carrs at a cost of £3,500
in 1881. He also was the benefactor of the Infirmary, Thomas Watson died on March 7th 1887.
The Salvation Army Citadel opened on November 6th 1892.
There are 122 steps leading up to St. Chad's Church.
Trinity Presbyterian Church spire cost £1,070.
Baillie Street Chapel was able to seat 1,800 people.
And did you know that John Wesley made several visits to Rochdale.
St. Chad's was founded around 1194 with a major restoration in 1885.
St. James' Milnrow was founded in 1400, the existing church was consecrated in 1869.
Holy Trinity Littleborough was founded in 1741, the existing church consecrated in 1820.
St. Edmund's Falinge was built by A.H. Royds at a cost of £30,000 in 1873.
Shawclough U.M.F.C. was built by Thomas Watson of Horse Carrs at a cost of £3,500
in 1881. He also was the benefactor of the Infirmary, Thomas Watson died on March 7th 1887.
The Salvation Army Citadel opened on November 6th 1892.
There are 122 steps leading up to St. Chad's Church.
Trinity Presbyterian Church spire cost £1,070.
Baillie Street Chapel was able to seat 1,800 people.
And did you know that John Wesley made several visits to Rochdale.
Saturday 14 July 2012
Grand Day Out !
An Agricultural Show was held today in 1895, the first since 1877.
It was held on the Athletic Ground, Newbold and had 1,300 entries.
12,000 persons attended.
It was held on the Athletic Ground, Newbold and had 1,300 entries.
12,000 persons attended.
Friday 13 July 2012
Let The Music Play !
The Police Band was formed today in 1882, £250 was raised by subscription for the purchase of instruments etc.
Thursday 12 July 2012
You Rang !
The automatic telephone system was brought into operation in Rochdale and district today in 1928.
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Exceptional Service !
Presentation today, in 1929, to Miss Annie Shore, of the Imperial Service Medal.
This was awarded for long, devoted telephone service.
Miss Shore began work in Rochdale in 1891.
This was awarded for long, devoted telephone service.
Miss Shore began work in Rochdale in 1891.
Tuesday 10 July 2012
The One That Got Away !
Today in 1870 there was an Angling Match at Hollingworth Lake, which was promoted by the Walton Anglers' Association, 250 competitors took part.
Monday 9 July 2012
Brand New Post
Mr Thomas Spencer was today appointed Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths ( 1837 ).
He held this office until December 1879.
He held this office until December 1879.
Saturday 7 July 2012
Friday 6 July 2012
Rail Shake !
According to 'Annals of Rochdale ', today in 1870 there was a railway accident at Milkstone.
About a dozen persons received a severe shaking !
About a dozen persons received a severe shaking !
Thursday 5 July 2012
Infirmary extended
The Holden wing of the Rochdale Infirmary was opened by Lord Stanley M.P., today in 1897.
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Take That Down !
Today in 1881 the Hollingworth Lake and Gardens Company Ltd. was formed.
The company, most people thought, disfigured the picturesqueness of the Lake by erecting a large hoarding near the Lancashire and Yorkshire Hotel.
The company, most people thought, disfigured the picturesqueness of the Lake by erecting a large hoarding near the Lancashire and Yorkshire Hotel.
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Batten down the hatches !
Still on the topic of unseasonal weather from yesterday, on July 3rd 1838, two bridges, Spotland bridge and Shepherd Mill bridge at Norden were washed away.
At Spotland bridge the water had risen 15 feet.
2,000 panes of glass at Kelsall and Kemp's mill were broken by hailstones.
In total the damage to property in the district was estimated at £80,000.
At Spotland bridge the water had risen 15 feet.
2,000 panes of glass at Kelsall and Kemp's mill were broken by hailstones.
In total the damage to property in the district was estimated at £80,000.
Monday 2 July 2012
Rain Rain Go Away.........
Not quite a storm today - yet !
But on this day in 1866 a severe storm caused a coping stone weighing 2 cwt. to fall at the feet of several workmen at Brierley's mill on Manchester Road.
But on this day in 1866 a severe storm caused a coping stone weighing 2 cwt. to fall at the feet of several workmen at Brierley's mill on Manchester Road.
Sunday 1 July 2012
Howzat !
During the first weekend of July in 1884 the Castleton Cricket Club played a match against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia who were touring through England.
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