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Category Archives: History
RIP John Webb – one of the great stylists
Now and again I worry that my reminiscences are often rooted in the 60s and 70s but hope that they are still worthy of mention. Thus it falls to me to report the death of John Webb, universally recognised as … Continue reading
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Tagged 1968 Mexico Olympics, Essex Walker, John Webb, Oliver Caviglioli, Style
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RACE WALKING BY JULIAN HOPKINS 1976
Back at the end of 2021, Tim Erickson posted the following thoughts in the Victorian Race Walking Club Newsletter about the three books on Race Walking published by the governing bodies in the UK since the Second World War. I … Continue reading
Albert Rigby 10 km on October 8th plus a century-old reminiscence
Sadly today’s Chorley Six Hour Challenge had to be postponed because of one of the key organisers’ serious illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. As it is our next club event, the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, will take place … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Rigby Trophy, London-Brighton, Sutton Macclesfield
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Rugby League and Race Walking – contact sports of a very different kind
I hope you’ll forgive this indulgent post about my grandson’s burgeoning rugby league career but I rather liked my reference to both rugby league and race walking being contact sports. Back in 1947, I was born into the working class … Continue reading
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Tagged contact sports, Leigh RLFC, Logan Astley, race walking, rugby league, Wigan RLFC
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Lambert Trophy event now at Simister on September 3
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FIXTURES CALENDAR There are some changes to our fixtures for the remaining part of the year, including the cancellation of the Bury track race this coming Saturday, September 3rd due to resurfacing of the track. The Lambert … Continue reading
What about a Lancashire WC team at the 2023 Nijmegen Walks ?!?!
Further to Chris Bolton’s excellent report on his recent Nijmegen experience, he cheekily asks if we could raise a team for next year’s 4 Days event. The dream is inspired by Ron Wallwork unearthing a couple of nostalgic photos from … Continue reading
Looking Forward to the Goodwin Cup, the Middlesborough Hundred and remembering Flo Payn
This coming Saturday, August 13 the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place in Chorley, changing facilities at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harpers Lane, PR6 0HP – start at 1.00 p.m. As is now customary it would be helpful, if … Continue reading
Chris Bolton’s 19th Nijmegen – he was only there for the beer!
A couple of years ago I vowed to accompany Chris on his latest Nijmegen exploit but COVID intervened. Little did I know that he sneaked off this year to add to his tally. Wonderfully bonkers, Read on. Chris reports. This … Continue reading
Thirty Years Ago this Month – Ron and Ian became proud Centurions
With Ian Garmston’s permission, I’m really pleased to post this lovely account of his and Ron Wallwork’s journey to becoming proud Centurions. All the more so, given our club’s great history in the 100 miles event – see Honouring the … Continue reading