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St Austins
Formed in 1946, this Yorkshire club were county champions from 1963 to 1975. The clubs was distinctive in that that all pulled on the left hand side of the rope.
6 a side (Front to Back) ?, Tony Timlin, Bill Lyons, Paddy O'Malley, Jimmy O'Malley, Billy O'Malley (Courtesy of The John O'Malley Collection)#02
Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The John O'Malley Collection)#03
Yorkshire Champions Back Row: ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row: ?, ?, Bill Reape, Jimmy O'Malley, ?, ? (Courtesy of the ToWA)#01
6 a side (Front to Back) ?, Tony Timlin, Bill Lyons, Paddy O'Malley, Jimmy O'Malley, Billy O'Malley (Courtesy of The John O'Malley Collection)#02
St Clarets
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National Youth Titles 2
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Kessingland Weekender, Lowestoft, Suffolk (Front to Back): John Gallagher, ?, John Shelley, Dave McBirnie, ? ,Olly ? , Gary Hutchins, Mick Moran (Courtesy of The John Gallagher Collection)#05
St Clarets 'Old Boys' at the presentation of the Pat Manley Trophy (Left to Right) (Courtesy of the ToWA)#02
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St George
Formed in 1997, when the Rainham Lessa team relocated to the St George Hospital, Hornchurch and changed their name. The team became very competitive on the circuit and contested for honours at National level gaining 640K Silver 1998 and 600K Bronze in 2001, as well as semi finals in most years.
The club eventually folded in 2004 ending the era that began in 1935 at Beckton Gas.
Wiltshire County Open, Christian Malford, Wiltshire Catchweight Team (Front to Back) Andy Keyes, Martin Tarbard, Rob Shynn, Barry Mark, Nigel Slade, Steve Downs, Andy Shynn, Andy Hockey, Jack Grantham(Coach) (Courtesy of The Martin Tarbard Collection)#01
Guildford Lions Open, Guildford, Surrey 640K Runners Up (Front to Back) Martin Tarbard, Steve Downs, Rob Shynn, Barry Mark, Nigel Slade, Danny Johnson, Andy Shynn, Andy Hockey, Jack Grantham(Coach) (Courtesy of The Martin Tarbard Collection))#02
TWIF European Open Club Champioships, Slagharen, Netherlands 680K Team (Front to Back) Warren Connelly, Carl Smith, Barry Mark, Nigel Slade, Tom Walsh, Brendan McNulty, Andy Hockey, Billy Reilly(Coach) (Courtesy of The Martin Tarbard Collection)#15
Wiltshire County Open, Christian Malford, Wiltshire Catchweight Team (Front to Back) Andy Keyes, Martin Tarbard, Rob Shynn, Barry Mark, Nigel Slade, Steve Downs, Andy Shynn, Andy Hockey, Jack Grantham(Coach) (Courtesy of The Martin Tarbard Collection)#01
St Hughs
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Association National Championships, 104st Newcomer Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of the ToWA)#01
Association National Championships, 104st Newcomer Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of the ToWA)#01
St Pat's
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European Titles 1 (ER)
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UK Titles 1(ER)
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TWIF Open Club Titles
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National Titles 16
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AAA's Titles 1
Association Inter County Championships, Southend, Essex (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Martin Mulcahy Collection)#01
Association Inter County Championships, Southend, Essex (Front to Back) Mick Corley, James Stretton,Ian Wallace, Alan Clarke, Jim Stretton, Paul Chamberlain(Coach) (Courtesy of The Martin Mulcahy Collection)#02
Information required (Courtesy of the Steve Goss Collection)#16
Association Inter County Championships, Southend, Essex (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Martin Mulcahy Collection)#01
Sandhurst
Formed in 1962 by the Coates Brothers this club became another top side within the Association.
Achieving numerous honours both for themselves and as England representatives (ER):
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UK Titles 1 (ER)
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TWIF Open Club Titles 2
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National Titles 3
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National Youth Titles 4
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AAA's Titles 1
The club is still active.
Front to Back: John Broughan, - , - , - , - , - , (Courtesy of The Martin Mulcahy Collection)#01
Association National Championships, Canon Hill Park, Birmingham Back Row: Front Row: (From the Penry Davies Collection courtesy of Nick Barnicoat)#15
UK Championships, Cardiff, Wales Representing England 600K Bronze Team (Front to Back): Phil Brant, Martin Philpott, Bob (Tank) Mould, Bob Sergison, Jonathon Scott, Trevor Canning, Derek , Joe Whittaker(Coach), Mick Newark, Stuart Canning (Courtesy of the ToWA)#06
Front to Back: John Broughan, - , - , - , - , - , (Courtesy of The Martin Mulcahy Collection)#01
School of Artillery
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Inter Army Champions 88st & 100st Aldershot Athletic Stadium, Aldershot, Surrey. (Front to Back) ?, ?, ?, Tug Lawson, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? (Courtesy of The John & Tug Lawson Collection)#01
Inter Army Champions 88st & 100st Aldershot Athletic Stadium, Aldershot, Surrey. Tug Lawson Front Row 7th from left. (Courtesy of The John & Tug Lawson Collection)#02
Inter Army Champions 88st & 100st Aldershot Athletic Stadium, Aldershot, Surrey. (Front to Back) ?, ?, ?, Tug Lawson, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? (Courtesy of The John & Tug Lawson Collection)#01
Sheen
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Formed in 1968, the Staffordshire club rose to become one of the pre-eminent clubs within
the sport.
Achieving numerous honours in both disciplines of the sport, for themselves and as England representatives (ER):
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World Games Titles 1 (ER)
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World Titles 7 (ER)
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European Titles 4(ER)
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UK Titles 6 (ER)
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TWIF Open Club Titles 1 (ER)
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National Titles 74
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National Youth Titles 10
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AAA's Titles 12
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Inter County Titles 4
The club is still active.
Association National Championships, Catchweight Champions Back Row: - , - , - , - , - , - , Front Row: John Critchlow, Brian Jones, - , - , (Courtesy of the ToWA)#08
Association National Championships, Canon Hill Park, Birmingham 720K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (From the Penry Davies Collection courtesy of Nick Barnicoat)#17
Association National Indoor Championships, 600K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of the ToWA)#11
Association National Championships, Catchweight Champions Back Row: - , - , - , - , - , - , Front Row: John Critchlow, Brian Jones, - , - , (Courtesy of the ToWA)#08
Sher E Punjab
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Federation Titles 3
Venue Unknown (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01
Federation Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 640K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#02
Federation Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 600K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#03
Venue Unknown (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01
Sleaford
Formed in ,they were coached by Charlie Rogers.
Mainly competiting on the Federation circuit they distinguished themselves winning:
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Federation Titles 1
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Federation Inter County 6
Federation Inter County Championships, Bedford, Bedfordshire 640K & 680K Winners Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01
Federation National Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 640K Runners Up Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#02
Kessingland Weekender, Suffolk (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Dave Ling Collection)#04
Federation Inter County Championships, Bedford, Bedfordshire 640K & 680K Winners Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01
Southend
The club began life in 1981 as Byfords Bros ToWC, its membership mainly being employees of their sponsor Byfords Builders Merchants in Southend, Essex.
The Club changed its name in 1986 when they relocated. A competitive, hard side they earned themselves a good reputation on the circuit and represented Essex twice at County level.
The club disbanded in 1992.
Kessingland Weekender, Suffolk (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Paul Cotgrove Collection)#01
Kessingland Weekender, Suffolk (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Paul Cotgrove Collection)#02
Southend Open, Southend, Essex (Front to Back) Nigel Slade, Peter Stone, Mick Ball, ?, Paul Cotgrove, ?, Roger Cook, Peter Byford, Dan Sullivan(Coach) (Courtesy of The Paul Cotgrove Collection)#05
Kessingland Weekender, Suffolk (Front to Back) (Courtesy of The Paul Cotgrove Collection)#01
Staffordshire Police
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National Titles 1
National Police Championships, Whitehaven, Cumbria Catchweight Bronze (Front to Back): (Courtesy of the ToWA)#01
National Police Championships, Whitehaven, Cumbria Catchweight Bronze (Front to Back): (Courtesy of the ToWA)#01
Swindon Gym
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Federation Titles 2
Federation Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 680K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01
Federation Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 680K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#02
Federation Championships, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 680K Champions Back Row: Front Row: (Courtesy of The Steve Gardner Collection)#01