G C Bowser, early 1900’s
G C Bowser, early 1900’s Read More »
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Early Photo of Darlington Harriers Circa 1900 Read More »
People to be identified but we think runner far right is Horace Armstrong
Early photo of the Harriers Read More »
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Five Mile Handicap, Newcastle Journal – Monday 28 March 1927 Read More »
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Barnard Castle Meet, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 13 June 1905 Read More »
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Marske Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 30 August 1897 Read More »
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Berwick Sports, Scottish Referee – Friday 20 July 1906 Read More »
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Richmond Sports, Newcastle Journal – Tuesday 02 June 1914 Read More »
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Club AGM, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 18 November 1911 Read More »
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Hunting Appointments, Morning Post – Tuesday 30 October 1838 Read More »
BL_0000087_18960511_010_0003.pdf Story also covered in York Herald – Monday 11 May 1896 and Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Wednesday 27 May 1896
Grangetown Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 11 May 1896 Read More »
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Darlington Sports, Newcastle Journal – Monday 28 May 1894 Read More »
BL_0000632_18950603_082_0004.pdf Also covered in the York Herald – Monday 03 June 1895
Day 2 Sports at Darlington, Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 03 June 1895 Read More »
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Opening Run, Northern Echo – Monday 09 October 1893 Read More »
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The Death of Tom Watson, Yorkshire Evening Post – Thursday 14 March 1935 Read More »
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Thirsk Athletic Festival, York Herald – Monday 03 July 1893 Read More »
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Northern Counties Championships, Field – Saturday 13 June 1908 Read More »
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Darlington Sports, York Herald – Monday 19 August 1895 Read More »
BL_0003039_18930703_027_0003.pdf Also covered in the York Herald – Monday 03 July 1893
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40 clubs in for Northerns, Northern Daily Telegraph – Wednesday 10 February 1904 Read More »
Senior Women 1st, Youths 1st (McKie 2nd), Boys 2nd, Junior Ladies 1st (Keenan 3rd behind winner Paula Radcliffe) and Girls 3rd. BL_0001723_19890101_036_0036.pdf
BL_0000986_19000813_030_0003 (1).pdf Also covered in York Herald – Thursday 09 August 1900
Ripon C & AC Sports, Athletic News – Monday 13 August 1900 Read More »
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The Poole Cup, Northern Echo – Thursday 20 September 1900 Read More »
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Foot Harriers Hunt, Penrith Observer – Tuesday 08 January 1884 Read More »
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Butterfield’s record in tact at J K Hall Trophy, Athletic News – Monday 22 January 1912 Read More »
This is the last record that we have of the Darlington North End Harriers. As stated in the article a number of members joined the colours during this national crisis (otherwise known as World War I). BL_0000159_19140923_159_0004 (2).pdf
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York Star CC Sports, York Herald – Saturday 28 July 1894 Read More »
BL_0001634_19070202_045_0004.pdf Also covered in Morpeth Herald – Saturday 09 February 1907
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Richmond meet, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Tuesday 26 May 1896 Read More »
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Stockton CC Sports, Newcastle Journal – Monday 07 July 1902 Read More »
BL_0000087_18990918_022_0004.pdf Also covered in Athletic News – Monday 18 September 1899
Stockton NYSD, Northern Echo – Monday 18 September 1899 Read More »
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Monument wins at Grangetown, Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Saturday 12 May 1906 Read More »
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Darlington Wednesday Sports, Athletic News – Monday 25 June 1923 Read More »
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North Durham Carnival, Athletic News – Monday 25 June 1923 Read More »
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Darlington Sports, Athletic News – Monday 01 June 1903 Read More »
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Club Sealed Handicap, York Herald – Saturday 04 March 1893 Read More »
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Harriers get a walk over, Morpeth Herald – Saturday 06 August 1904 Read More »
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Wylie’s Form questioned, Lincolnshire Echo – Thursday 15 February 1934 Read More »
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Clyde F.C Sports, The Scotsman – Monday 02 August 1937 Read More »
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Jim Blenkhorn, North Star (Darlington) – Saturday 29 May 1920 Read More »
BL_0000632_18930508_107_0004.pdf Also covered in the Newcastle Journal – Monday 08 May 1893
Harriers at North Ormesby and Boro CC Meet, Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 08 May 1893 Read More »
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Redcar Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 11 June 1900 Read More »
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Midweek Club Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 19 December 1895 Read More »
BL_0002976_19140620_156_0007.pdf Also covered in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 20 June 1914
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Club Sealed Handicap, Newcastle Journal – Monday 20 March 1893 Read More »
BL_0002976_19080718_010_0001.pdf Also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Thursday 16 July 1908
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Harriers at Harton, Shields Daily News – Monday 07 August 1922 Read More »
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Harriers host sports, Shields Daily News – Thursday 14 July 1927 Read More »
BL_0002240_19880725_199_0016.pdf Also covered in the Stockport Express Advertiser – Thursday 28 July 1988
Girls win National 800m relays, Newcastle Journal – Monday 25 July 1988 Read More »
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After 4 years serving as Chair, Paul Cook decided to step down and encouraged Hilary Bevan to step up. Hilary has been an integral part of the club and committee for a number of years and will go on to make a fantastic chair. Photo of Hilary at Darlington 10km race in 2022.
Hilary Bevan becomes First female Chair Read More »
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Saturday Club Run, Newcastle Journal – Monday 14 March 1927 Read More »
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Season Opener, Northern Echo – Monday 08 October 1900 Read More »
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BL_0003942_19910731_052_0052.pdf Also covered in Stockton & Billingham Herald & Post – Wednesday 31 July 1991 and the Billingham & Norton Advertiser – Wednesday 31 July 1991
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Bosher 3rd in 24hr race, Dundee Courier – Monday 12 June 1995 Read More »
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Junior Women win Northern title, Newcastle Journal – Monday 13 October 1986 Read More »
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Young Colts win, Gateshead Post – Thursday 13 March 1975 Read More »
BL_0001723_19890115_048_0048.pdf Second story covered in the Newcastle Journal – Monday 16 January 1989
Northern Title for Harrier Youths, Sunday Sun (Newcastle) – Sunday 15 January 1989 Read More »
BL_0000687_19050123_280_0012.pdf Also covered in Shields Daily News – Monday 23 January 1905
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Henry 2nd in 220yard Open race, Hampshire Telegraph – Friday 16 June 1950 Read More »
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Harriers join Northern Counties, Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Thursday 09 February 1905 Read More »
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Midweek Club Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 25 October 1900 Read More »
BL_0000560_19130301_131_0016.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 01 March 1913
Northern Cross Country, Daily Mirror – Saturday 01 March 1913 Read More »
BL_0000540_19350304_343_0008.pdf Also briefly captured in the Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – Tuesday 05 March 1935
Recognition for Wylie back home, The Scotsman – Monday 04 March 1935 Read More »
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Harriers Join the Hunt, Field – Saturday 12 October 1889 Read More »
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Paper Chase Run, York Herald – Monday 24 February 1896 Read More »
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Grangetown Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 28 August 1899 Read More »
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West Hartlepool Sports 2nd Annual Sports, Athletic News – Monday 14 August 1893 Read More »
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Weekly Club Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 09 November 1899 Read More »
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Linsley Finally Wins, Athletic News – Monday 11 June 1906 Read More »
BL_0002976_19040206_216_0007.pdf Also covered in the Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Tuesday 02 February 1904
BL_0004244_19140314_160_0007 (2).pdf Also covered in Newcastle Journal – Monday 09 March 1914
Metcalfe wins club championship, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 14 March 1914 Read More »
BL_0001652_18381029_014_0003.pdf Also covered in Sun (London) – Tuesday 30 October 1838
Hunting Appointment at Kermingham, Globe – Monday 29 October 1838 Read More »
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Butterfield in action, Athletic News – Monday 09 July 1906 Read More »
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I Towers scheduled for action, Athletic News – Monday 06 June 1927 Read More »
BL_0003150_19441030_042_0003.pdf More detail found here in Aberdeen Press and Journal – Monday 30 October 1944 Article confirms German soldiers buried airmen Birmingham Daily Gazette – Thursday 28 September 1944
Film Star J A Broadley Dies in Battle, Bradford Observer – Monday 30 October 1944 Read More »
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J A Broadley won’t be at Knavesmire event, Leeds Mercury – Saturday 15 January 1938 Read More »
Article shows a leap of 27ft 6″ which is 8.382metres which would be huge for this era so unsure of the accuracy. BL_0000687_19380714_518_0020.pdf
BL_0004086_19350202_067_0003.pdf Wylie also mentioned in the Leeds Mercury – Saturday 23 February 1935 in the run up to the Northerns.
BL_0000500_18920711_047_0007.pdf Also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Monday 11 July 1892
Middlesboro Sports, York Herald – Monday 11 July 1892 Read More »
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Club AGM, Newcastle Journal – Saturday 29 September 1928 Read More »
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Unionist Sports, Newcastle Journal – Monday 30 July 1928 Read More »
After months of development at Eastbourne Complex, the clubs new ‘blue’ track finally has track markings and lines in preparation of a new dawn for the club.
Club’s New Blue Track Nearly ready for Opening Read More »
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Ripon Club Sports, York Herald – Thursday 04 August 1892 Read More »
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NE Harriers AGM, Northern Echo – Tuesday 17 September 1912 Read More »
BL_0000632_18940806_098_0004.pdf Also covered in York Herald – Monday 06 August 1894
North Ormesby and Middlesboro CC Sports, Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 06 August 1894 Read More »
BL_0000748_19321214_238_0009.pdf Also covered in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Wednesday 14 December 1932
Harriers finish top of NYSD League, Leeds Mercury – Wednesday 14 December 1932 Read More »
BL_0000731_19240119_094_0004.pdf Also covered in Shields Daily News – Monday 21 January 1924 in more detail BL_0001168_19240121_121_0004.pdf
BL_0000289_19010809_040_0004.pdf Also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Friday 09 August 1901
BL_0000632_18930821_083_0004.pdf Also covered in York Herald – Monday 21 August 1893
Middlesbrough Ironpolis FC Sports, Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 21 August 1893 Read More »
BL_0000500_18940713_064_0007.pdf Also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Thursday 12 July 1894
Darlington & Richmond Cycling Sports, York Herald – Friday 13 July 1894 Read More »
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PC W Lown, Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser – Friday 22 January 1937 Read More »
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First Run of the Season, York Herald – Monday 09 October 1899 Read More »
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F Gaw, Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Thursday 21 June 1934 Read More »
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Three Mile handicap, York Herald – Monday 06 November 1899 Read More »
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The Chase, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Friday 22 February 1861 Read More »
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Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 27 October 1899 Read More »
BL_0000159_18951118_039_0003.pdf Also covered in the Northern Echo – Monday 18 November 1895
Inter Club Run, Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Monday 18 November 1895 Read More »
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First NCAA Championships, Athletic News – Monday 31 May 1909 Read More »
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Midweek Club Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 06 April 1899 Read More »
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J K Hall Bowl, Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 25 January 1904 Read More »
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Butterfield Shines, Athletic News – Monday 15 August 1904 Read More »
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Harriers Friendly Football Match, Northern Echo – Wednesday 27 December 1899 Read More »
BL_0000560_19050207_147_0015.pdf Also covered in Daily News (London) – Tuesday 07 February 1905 and Bradford Daily Telegraph – Monday 06 February 1905
BL_0001634_18960625_111_0006.pdf Also covered in the Northern Echo – Thursday 25 June 1896
Darlington Sports, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Thursday 25 June 1896 Read More »
BL_0001930_19060730_144_0007.pdf Also covered in The Scotsman – Monday 30 July 1906
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Heaton athletics, Shields Daily News – Monday 19 July 1920 Read More »
BL_0000500_18990529_091_0007.pdf Also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Monday 29 May 1899
Darlington Athletic Sport, York Herald – Monday 29 May 1899 Read More »
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Darlington Athletic Sport, York Herald – Monday 08 June 1896 Read More »
BL_0000500_18940702_073_0007.pdf Also covered in Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 02 July 1894
Thirsk Athletic Sports, York Herald – Monday 02 July 1894 Read More »
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Social Evening, Northern Echo – Saturday 09 December 1899 Read More »
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Wednesday night run, Northern Echo – Thursday 18 January 1894 Read More »
BL_0002976_19130719_192_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 19 July 1913
BL_0000632_18930130_062_0003.pdf Story also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Monday 30 January 1893 and the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 30 January 1893
Club Championship, Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 30 January 1893 Read More »
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Club Weekly Run, Newcastle Journal – Friday 09 December 1898 Read More »
BL_0004244_19140228_144_0007.pdf Also in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 28 February 1914
5 mile handicap, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 28 February 1914 Read More »
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G W Grieves to appear at Blyth Sports, Shields Daily News – Thursday 07 July 1949 Read More »
W L Huggan 1st in 120 yard race, Harriers 3rd in Guineas Clark Cup BL_0001876_18990807_054_0004.pdf
Huggan 1st in 120 yard race, Scottish Referee – Monday 07 August 1899 Read More »
BL_0000358_19060714_120_0009.pdf Story also covered in Western Times – Monday 09 July 1906 and Dundee Evening Telegraph – Monday 09 July 1906 and repeated in the Berkshire Chronicle, four days earlier on Tuesday 10 July 1906 and Coventry Evening Telegraph – Saturday 07 July 1906
Buterfield wins AAA One Mile Championships, Berkshire Chronicle – Saturday 14 July 1906 Read More »
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Presentation to Tom Watson, Yorkshire Evening Press – Saturday 30 November 1889 Read More »
Article references Northern Senior Cross Country Championships BL_0004086_19390211_083_0006.pdf
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BL_0004244_19090724_154_0007.pdf Story also covered in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 24 July 1909
North Ormesby Charity Sports, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 24 July 1909 Read More »
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Richmond Cycling Club Sports, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 17 May 1932 Read More »
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Selby Gala Results, Leeds Mercury – Friday 26 June 1931 Read More »
The women’s 440 yards event at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 6 and 8 August at the Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica. It was the first and last time that this imperial distance was contested at the Games for women later replaced by the 400 metres. In the heats it was First 2 in each heat (Q) and the
Joy Grieveson competes in 440 yard race, Commonwealth Games Read More »
Joy Grieveson ran 25.2 seconds in the 220 yard Heat 3 race at the Perry Lakes Stadium. Joy a natural 440 yard runner unable to run this distance as not an event on at the Empire Games. Sadly her 25.1 seconds Semi Final was not good enough to progress to the final where team mate
Joy Grieveson qualifies through Heat 3 in 220 yard race, Perth Empire Games Read More »
BL_0000640_19330418_241_0008 (1).pdf Also covered in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Monday 17 April 1933
A medal belonging to W Lown (William Lawson Lown) was found in a gutter in Nottingham in 1993 and the club was contacted in 2023 to see if any knowledge of who W Lown was. Photo of the medal can be seen below. William Lawson Lown, born on 11th December 1916 in South Shields, lived
BL_0000560_19060319_147_0014.pdf Butterfield wins this event for the 4th consecutive time with the club claiming their 5th in a row, as reported here in the Leeds Mercury – Monday 19 March 1906 Also captured in the Gloucestershire Echo – Monday 19 March 1906
Butterfield NE Champion and club Senior Champions, Daily Mirror – Monday 19 March 1906 Read More »
Joy Grieveson named as one of the stars from the North East at the Empire Games in Australia. Joy was pushed into the 220 yard race after the 440 yard race wasn’t included in the competition. BL_0002240_19621113_076_0006.pdf
North East representation at Empire Games, Newcastle Journal – Tuesday 13 November 1962 Read More »
BL_0000687_19050306_308_0012.pdf Story also covered in Birmingham Daily Gazette – Monday 06 March 1905 and Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Monday 06 March 1905
BL_0004085_19220211_069_0004.pdf In the Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser – Friday 10 February 1922 it also recognises the clubs achievement at the NECCCA event. Covered in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Monday 06 February 1922 and the Athletic News – Monday 13 February 1922 Story also covered in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Monday 06 February 1922
BL_0000986_19100620_112_0008.pdf Repeated on the Monday 13 June 1910
Fixtures, Athletic News – Monday 20 June 1910 Read More »
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Support for Field Events, Athletic News – Monday 06 June 1927 Read More »
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J W Monument, Empire News & The Umpire – Sunday 04 March 1906 Read More »
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First Road Race of the Season, Newcastle Journal – Wednesday 11 November 1936 Read More »
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Middlesboro Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 01 August 1892 Read More »
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Two Mile Championship, Leeds Mercury – Monday 02 July 1934 Read More »
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Harriers at Feethams, Leeds Mercury – Thursday 21 June 1934 Read More »
Thomas Mountford can be seen 4th from left with the dickie bow and cigar in his hand. The Great Jesse Boot of Boots the Chemist is the other chap in a light coloured suit. This group of managers from Boots including Thomas were organising an away day for the companies workforce. The Boots the Chemist
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Grangetown results, Athletic News – Monday 27 July 1903 Read More »
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NCCA Meeting, Athletic News – Monday 21 January 1924 Read More »
BL_0000164_19080803_111_0007.pdf Also covered in Scottish Referee – Monday 03 August 1908
Butterfield 2nd in 100yards race at Ibrox, Dundee Courier – Monday 03 August 1908 Read More »
BL_0000640_19350829_265_0010.pdf Also covered in the Football Gazette (South Shields) – Saturday 31 August 1935
BL_0000986_19020811_142_0006.pdf Story also covered in Leeds Mercury – Wednesday 06 August 1902
Castleford F. H and A, Athletic News – Monday 11 August 1902 Read More »
BL_0001876_19040725_018_0002.pdf Also covered in Berwick Advertiser – Friday 29 July 1904
Berwick Sports, Scottish Referee – Monday 25 July 1904 Read More »
BL_0002976_19070209_211_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 09 February 1907
Joy was presented with this Trophy in both 1965 and 1966
Hilda Alsop Trophy Presented to Joy Grieveson (E.J Grieveson) Read More »
Presented to the most improved Junior Girl 1964 D.Waddington 1965 A.Routledge 1966 S.Smith 1967 B.Eltringham 1968 C.A.Smith 1969 S.Hodgson 1970 S.Wharton 1971 J.Lawson 1972 S.Bowron 1973 L.Richmond
Joy Grieveson “Progress Trophy” Read More »
Quality of this print not great but another weekly advertisement of the clubs run. BL_0000500_18991208_091_0008.pdf Story also covered in the Northern Echo – Thursday 07 December 1899
Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 08 December 1899 Read More »
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Club Annual Sports, Newcastle Journal – Thursday 14 July 1927 Read More »
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Hexham Faster Sports, Hexham Courant – Saturday 06 April 1907 Read More »
BL_0000687_19270630_452_0019.pdf Story also covered in Newcastle Journal – Thursday 30 June 1927
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2nd Annual dinner, Northern Echo – Thursday 02 February 1893 Read More »
BL_0003039_18930220_045_0003.pdf Second article covering this is in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Monday 20 February 1893
Kell close to the win, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 20 February 1893 Read More »
BL_0000748_19370111_100_0004.pdf Second article covered in Leeds Mercury – Monday 11 January 1937
J A Broadley wins York 6mile Open race, Leeds Mercury – Monday 11 January 1937 Read More »
BL_0000687_19251222_193_0009.pdf Story also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Tuesday 22 December 1925 and Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 22 December 1925
Butterfield finished 1st, Blenkhorn 5th, Holborn 9th and Armstrong 10th BL_0000747_19020222_373_0021.pdf Also mentioned in Penny Illustrated Paper – Saturday 22 February 1902 and detailed in St. Helens Newspaper & Advertiser – Tuesday 18 February 1902, Leeds Mercury – Wednesday 19 February 1902, North Bucks Times and County Observer – Saturday 22 February 1902, North Bucks Times and County Observer – Saturday 22 February 1902 Story briefly covered in
Junior Harriers Win, Northern Cross Country, Leeds Mercury – Saturday 22 February 1902 Read More »
BL_0000687_19230522_114_0003.pdf Story also covered in Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express – Saturday 26 May 1923 and South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times – Saturday 26 May 1923
Frickley Sports, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Tuesday 22 May 1923 Read More »
BL_0000452_19350723_395_0011.pdf Story also covered in The Scotsman – Tuesday 23 July 1935
Wylie wins Half Mile Invitational, Edinburgh Evening News – Tuesday 23 July 1935 Read More »
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Roundhay Gala Sports, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 07 August 1923 Read More »
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Whitsuntide Sports, York Herald – Wednesday 08 June 1892 Read More »
BL_0002976_19090710_237_0008.pdf Also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Thursday 08 July 1909
BL_0000500_18920606_076_0007.pdf Article also covered in the Northern Echo – Monday 06 June 1892 and North Star (Darlington) – Monday 06 June 1892
Darlington Annual Sports, York Herald – Monday 06 June 1892 Read More »
BL_0002976_19060609_106_0004.pdf Story also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 09 June 1906
BL_0000687_19300626_560_0019.pdf Also covered in Leeds Mercury – Thursday 26 June 1930
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BL_0000986_19050731_192_0008.pdf Second article from the Berwick Advertiser – Friday 28 July 1905 Featured also in the The Scotsman – Tuesday 25 July 1905
Berwick Sports, Athletic News – Monday 31 July 1905 Read More »
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Butterfield Beats Astley, Athletic News – Monday 30 July 1906 Read More »
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North Durham Sports, Athletic News – Monday 14 July 1902 Read More »
story also covered in the Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 08 August 1892 and York Herald – Monday 08 August 1892 BL_0003039_18920808_052_0003.pdf
Stockton Sports, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 08 August 1892 Read More »
T H Holborn finishes 3rd while George Butterfield takes a tumble BL_0000206_19050218_096_0009.pdf Also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 20 February 1905
Northern Cross Country Championships, Manchester Courier – Saturday 18 February 1905 Read More »
BL_0000729_19050604_185_0016.pdf Second story also covered in the Sporting Life – Tuesday 06 June 1905
Butterfield in 1000yard Win, The People – Sunday 04 June 1905 Read More »
BL_0003295_19580724_182_0010.pdf Story also covered in Huddersfield Daily Examiner – Thursday 24 July 1958
Wyers Injured after second jump, Halifax Evening Courier – Thursday 24 July 1958 Read More »
BL_0000104_19580630_196_0010.pdf Also covered in Birmingham Weekly Mercury – Sunday 29 June 1958
Wyers Empire Games Call Up, Western Mail – Monday 30 June 1958 Read More »
BL_0000687_19320627_360_0014.pdf Also covered in second article in The Scotsman – Tuesday 26 July 1932 Also featured in the Sunday Sun (Newcastle) – Sunday 26 June 1932
1 Mile Club Record, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 27 June 1932 Read More »
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NYSD Meet, Richmond, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 10 June 1930 Read More »
BL_0000250_19050501_271_0012.pdf Also covered in Leicester Daily Post – Monday 01 May 1905
Nottingham Forest Sports, Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Monday 01 May 1905 Read More »
BL_0001168_19320707_151_0007.pdf Also covered in Shields Daily Gazette – Thursday 07 July 1932 Also covered in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 09 July 1932 and Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Thursday 07 July 1932
Ingham Infirmary Sports, Shields Daily News – Thursday 07 July 1932 Read More »
BL_0000470_19310721_055_0003.pdf Captured in the Berwick Advertiser – Thursday 23 July 1931
Berwick Sports, Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – Tuesday 21 July 1931 Read More »
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Harriers Commended, Athletic News – Monday 22 December 1902 Read More »
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Weekly Run, Northern Echo – Tuesday 01 October 1912 Read More »
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Weekly Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 30 November 1893 Read More »
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Club Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 24 November 1899 Read More »
BL_0001876_19050807_045_0004.pdf Story also covered in the Teignmouth Post and Gazette – Friday 18 August 1905
Celtic Park meeting, Scottish Referee – Monday 07 August 1905 Read More »
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220 yards handicap, Jarrow Express – Friday 13 June 1913 Read More »
BL_0004086_19340217_067_0003.pdf Story also covered in Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 20 February 1934
Copy of this can be found at Eastbourne Complex with the clubs History artefacts
BL_0001780_19081226_206_0009.pdf Second article include results from Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 26 December 1908, Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 26 December 1908. Also briefly mentioned in the Sheffield Evening Telegraph – Monday 21 December 1908 Further article found in the North Star (Darlington) – Monday 21 December 1908
Harriers Hold 20 mile race, Thomson’s Weekly News – Saturday 26 December 1908 Read More »
BL_0000378_18930515_042_0004.pdf Also covered in the York Herald – Monday 15 May 1893
BL_0000687_19070204_246_0012.pdf Story also covered in Sporting Life – Monday 04 February 1907
BL_0000640_19370208_197_0007.pdf Story also covered in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 13 February 1937 and the Football Gazette (South Shields) – Saturday 13 February 1937
BL_0000687_19360427_361_0014.pdf Article few days before to talk about the teams and Robert Edon winning the individual title over the last 3 years Also covered in the Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 27 April 1936
BL_0001632_18601121_050_0003.pdf Also covered in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Wednesday 05 & Thursday 06 December 1860
The Chase Meetings, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Wednesday 21 November 1860 Read More »
BL_0002673_19221009_039_0003.pdf Story also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 09 October 1922
Darlington Secretary takes own life, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Monday 09 October 1922 Read More »
BL_0000844_19330226_375_0039.pdf Story also covered in Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 27 February 1933, Gloucester Citizen – Monday 27 February 1933, Nottingham Evening Post – Monday 27 February 1933 and Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Monday 27 February 1933
Darlington topple favourites Salford, Sunday Mirror – Sunday 26 February 1933 Read More »
BL_0000087_18930626_096_0004.pdf Story also covered in Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Monday 26 June 1893 and Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 26 June 1893
Northallerton and Middlesboro Sports, Northern Echo – Monday 26 June 1893 Read More »
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Inter Club Run at Berwick, The Scotsman – Monday 15 March 1926 Read More »
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BL_0001714_19310211_228_0009.pdf Story also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Monday 16 February 1931
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Day 2 re-arranged sports, Athletic News – Monday 30 June 1902 Read More »
BL_0003039_18920328_053_0002.pdf Story also covered in York Herald – Monday 28 March 1892 and Yorkshire Evening Press – Monday 28 March 1892
3mile sealed Handicap, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 28 March 1892 Read More »
More details of these games can be found on the Wikipedia Site here
Fred Wyers competes for GB at the Commonwealth Games Triple Jump in Cardiff Read More »
BL_0000748_19310302_095_0004.pdf Story relating to the above picture is in the Leeds Mercury – Monday 02 March 1931 BL_0000748_19310302_230_0010.pdf Further story relating to this can be found in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Wednesday 04 March 1931
Wylie Wins Salford Junior Cross Country, Leeds Mercury – Monday 02 March 1931 Read More »
BL_0000640_19340908_302_0009.pdf Second article captured from Football Gazette (South Shields) – Saturday 08 September 1934
BL_0000378_18970120_050_0004.pdf Story also captured in Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 18 January 1897
Inter Club Run, Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Wednesday 20 January 1897 Read More »
BL_0004086_19330304_069_0003.pdf Second article appeared in the Liverpool Echo – Saturday 04 March 1933 Also covered in Cheshire Observer – Saturday 04 March 1933
BL_0000748_19350325_270_0011.pdf Story also captured in Belfast News-Letter – Monday 25 March 1935, Sheffield Independent – Monday 25 March 1935 and briefly in Hull Daily Mail – Monday 25 March 1935 Results for the event can be found here Good coverage of the race can be found in the The Scotsman – Monday 25 March 1935
Wylie 2nd at Seven Nations race, Leeds Mercury – Monday 25 March 1935 Read More »
BL_0004244_19070810_029_0002.pdf Also covered in Athletic News – Monday 05 August 1907
Stockton Sports, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 10 August 1907 Read More »
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Record Women Entry, Shields Daily News – Thursday 07 July 1955 Read More »
BL_0000243_18381027_007_0003.pdf Also covered in York Herald – Saturday 27 October 1838
Hunting Meet, Newcastle Journal – Saturday 27 October 1838 Read More »
BL_0004086_19360208_047_0003.pdf Story also covered in lesser detail in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 08 February 1936
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Inter Club Competition, York Herald – Monday 23 October 1899 Read More »
BL_0001639_19060616_163_0006.pdf Also covered in Teignmouth Post and Gazette – Friday 15 June 1906 and Newmarket Journal – Saturday 16 June 1906, Daily News (London) – Monday 11 June 1906
BL_0002296_19061113_051_0004.pdf Story also covered in Cumberland & Westmorland Herald – Saturday 17 November 1906
Harriers back in Ravenstonedale, Penrith Observer – Tuesday 13 November 1906 Read More »
BL_0002444_19280621_236_0013.pdf Also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Thursday 21 June 1928
Darlington Sports, Newcastle Journal – Thursday 21 June 1928 Read More »
BL_0000667_19030223_056_0002.pdf Also covered in The Referee – Sunday 22 February 1903 Story also covered in Liverpool Daily Post – Saturday 21 February 1903. Junior coverage found in Leicester Daily Post – Monday 23 February 1903 but Darlington did not compete to try and regain their crown.
Northern Senior Championships, Birmingham Daily Gazette – Monday 23 February 1903 Read More »
BL_0000687_19310827_437_0015.pdf Story covered in more detail in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Thursday 27 August 1931 below and Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Thursday 27 August 1931
Sports at Sunderland, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Thursday 27 August 1931 Read More »
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300 Yard Open, Berwick Advertiser – Thursday 25 July 1935 Read More »
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Club Championship, York Herald – Monday 05 February 1900 Read More »
BL_0001067_19050818_072_0003.pdf Also covered in the Teignmouth Post and Gazette – Friday 18 August 1905, Cannock Chase Courier – Saturday 19 August 1905, Diss Express – Friday 18 August 1905, Tyrone Courier – Thursday 17 August 1905, Beverley and East Riding Recorder – Saturday 19 August 1905 and Flintshire Observer – Thursday 17 August 1905, Christchurch Times – Saturday 19 August 1905, Wimbledon News – Saturday 19 August 1905, Exmouth Journal – Saturday 19 August 1905, Dromore Weekly Times and
Celtic FC Sports, Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser – Friday 18 August 1905 Read More »
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Weekly Run Out, York Herald – Friday 09 March 1900 Read More »
BL_0004244_19070511_152_0007.pdf Story also covered in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 11 May 1907
Racing in a Gale, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 11 May 1907 Read More »
BL_0004244_19140606_162_0007.pdf Story also covered in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 06 June 1914
Open Meeting of the Season, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 06 June 1914 Read More »
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Club Patrons Cup Race, Athletic News – Monday 07 May 1906 Read More »
BL_0000986_19280123_154_0015 (1).pdf Results also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 23 January 1928
Burns doesn’t beat Butterfields record, Athletic News – Monday 23 January 1928 Read More »
BL_0000640_19340402_093_0003.pdf Also covered in the Derby Daily Telegraph – Tuesday 03 April 1934 (above right) and in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Tuesday 03 April 1934
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G W Grieves wins again, Blyth News – Thursday 21 August 1947 Read More »
BL_0003039_18920210_066_0004.pdf Story also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Wednesday 10 February 1892
BL_0004244_19090828_217_0008.pdf Story also captured in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 28 August 1909 and Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Wednesday 25 August 1909
Club Meeting, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 28 August 1909 Read More »
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Darlington Harriers Win Senior Event, Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 29 January 1923 Read More »
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Cream of Local Talent, Shields Daily Gazette – Saturday 27 August 1904 Read More »
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Weekly Club Run, Northern Echo – Friday 20 December 1912 Read More »
BL_0001632_18600406_110_0003.pdf Also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Thursday 05 April 1860
Racing Fixtures, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Friday 06 April 1860 Read More »
BL_0000893_19090811_029_0002.pdf Also covered in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Tuesday 03 August 1909
Club finish 2nd in Lady Robinson Cup, Sporting Life – Wednesday 11 August 1909 Read More »
BL_0000748_19340403_317_0011.pdf Story covered in the Nottingham Journal – Tuesday 03 April 1934
Sunderland to Darlington Walk, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 03 April 1934 Read More »
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Club Championship, Newcastle Journal – Monday 10 March 1913 Read More »
BL_0002976_19130215_154_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 15 February 1913
BL_0004085_19200110_002_0001.pdf Story also covered in the Football Gazette (South Shields) – Saturday 10 January 1920
BL_0001714_19311012_231_0009.pdf Also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Monday 12 October 1931 and the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 12 October 1931 (below)
Charles Mountford dies after fall, Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Monday 12 October 1931 Read More »
BL_0002976_19140718_183_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 18 July 1914 and The Sportsman – Monday 13 July 1914
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Berwick Sports, Shields Daily News – Friday 21 July 1905 Read More »
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Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 24 January 1896 Read More »
BL_0000731_19330427_072_0002.pdf Story also covered in Shields Daily News – Thursday 27 April 1933
2nd Annual Road Walking Championship, Shields Daily Gazette – Thursday 27 April 1933 Read More »
BL_0000687_19291209_415_0015 (1).pdf Also covered in Leeds Mercury – Monday 09 December 1929
NYSD final standings, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 09 December 1929 Read More »
BL_0001168_19320326_111_0006.pdf Story also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Saturday 26 March 1932
Darlington Win Road Race, Shields Daily News – Saturday 26 March 1932 Read More »
BL_0001067_19050414_165_0007.pdf Copy of this can be found in East & South Devon Advertiser. – Saturday 15 April 1905, Wimbledon News – Saturday 15 April 1905, Ashbourne News Telegraph – Friday 14 April 1905 , Wigton Advertiser – Saturday 15 April 1905, Tewkesbury Register – Saturday 15 April 1905 and Portadown News – Saturday 15 April 1905, Lisburn Standard – Saturday 15 April 1905, English Lakes Visitor – Saturday 15 April 1905
BL_0002077_19561126_075_0009.pdf Also mentioned in Football Gazette (South Shields) – Saturday 24 November 1956
Cookson Cup, Shields Daily News – Monday 26 November 1956 Read More »
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Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Friday 27 October 1922 Read More »
BL_0000748_19121021_235_0011.pdf Story also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Monday 21 October 1912
Hound Chased by Train, Leeds Mercury – Monday 21 October 1912 Read More »
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NYSD, Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Tuesday 10 January 1956 Read More »
BL_0000287_19320425_009_0001.pdf Second part of the story in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Monday 25 April 1932
Bronze Medalist for Harriers, Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 25 April 1932 Read More »
BL_0000748_19360702_282_0009.pdf Second article in Shields Daily Gazette – Saturday 04 July 1936
Darlington Harrier Sports, Leeds Mercury – Thursday 02 July 1936 Read More »
BL_0000748_19320808_229_0011.pdf Story also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 08 August 1932 and Shields Daily Gazette – Monday 08 August 1932, Coatbridge Express – Wednesday 10 August 1932 and referenced in Coatbridge Leader – Saturday 13 August 1932
Wylie Beats favourite over 3miles, Leeds Mercury – Monday 08 August 1932 Read More »
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Miscellany of Sport, Daily Mirror – Wednesday 24 November 1926 Read More »
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Relay Teams, Newcastle Journal – Monday 11 June 1928 Read More »
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Prize Giving, Leeds Mercury – Monday 03 April 1893 Read More »
BL_0000748_19330311_270_0009.pdf Story also covered in Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 28 February 1933
Rail Credit given to Harriers, Leeds Mercury – Saturday 11 March 1933 Read More »
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Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 23 February 1900 Read More »
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LNER Offer, Shields Daily News – Saturday 04 June 1932 Read More »
BL_0000500_18991103_062_0008.pdf Also covered in Leeds Mercury – Friday 03 November 1899
Club Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 03 November 1899 Read More »
BL_0003039_18940616_071_0004.pdf Also covered in Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Saturday 16 June 1894
Darlington Sports, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Saturday 16 June 1894 Read More »
BL_0000731_19350418_006_0001.pdf Appearing in the Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Monday 22 April 1935 the following article was found. Northern Counties 50km Championship write up
Sunderland to Darlington race, Shields Daily Gazette – Thursday 18 April 1935 Read More »
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Northallerton Club Sports, York Herald – Monday 27 June 1892 Read More »
BL_0000159_19130207_111_0005.pdf 2nd Story also covered in Newcastle Journal – Friday 07 February 1913
Club Appeal, Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Friday 07 February 1913 Read More »
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Berwick Advertiser – Friday 05 March 1915 Read More »
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Hawkey Wins Long and Triple Jump, Newcastle Journal – Monday 17 June 1940 Read More »
BL_0003214_19390703_145_0013.pdf Story also captured in Belfast News-Letter – Monday 03 July 1939 BL_0000038_19390703_211_0011.pdf
BL_0001730_19480707_150_0008.pdf List also printed Nottingham Evening Post – Wednesday 07 July 1948
Hawkey Call up for Olympics, Evening Herald (Dublin) – Wednesday 07 July 1948 Read More »
BL_0000329_19480708_037_0005.pdf Call up for 1948 Olympics also covered in Daily Mirror – Thursday 08 July 1948
Darlington’s Hawkey called up for Olympics, Western Morning News – Thursday 08 July 1948 Read More »
BL_0000669_19480804_066_0004.pdf Story of this also covered in short in Halifax Evening Courier – Tuesday 03 August 1948
Hawkey misses out on Olympic Final, Birmingham Daily Gazette – Wednesday 04 August 1948 Read More »
BL_0000640_19510502_127_0009.pdf Copy of article can also be found in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Wednesday 02 May 1951
BL_0000640_19390713_298_0011.pdf Second article relating top this can be found in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 15 July 1939 BL_0000640_19390715_502_0016.pdf
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A New Chief Chosen, Newcastle Journal – Tuesday 15 April 1941 Read More »
BL_0002609_19030213_102_0005 (1).pdf Copy of this also captured in Warrington Examiner – Saturday 14 February 1903 and Lancaster Standard and County Advertiser – Friday 13 February 1903 and a detailed review found in the Manchester Evening News – Saturday 14 February 1903 (below) and in the Manchester Evening News – Saturday 21 February 1903 List of Teams and runners are captured in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Wednesday 11
Northern Cross Country, Runcorn Examiner – Friday 13 February 1903 Read More »
BL_0000687_19320725_403_0016.pdf Second article captured in Daily Record – Monday 25 July 1932 Third article captured in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Tuesday 26 July 1932 also captured in The Scotsman – Monday 25 July 1932 and Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – Tuesday 26 July 1932
Berwick Festival, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 25 July 1932 Read More »
BL_0000748_19310526_251_0009.pdf Story also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle below – Friday 29 May 1931, Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Tuesday 26 May 1931
Richmond Sports Meeting, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 26 May 1931 Read More »
BL_0002076_19350722_088_0005.pdf Second story covered in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 22 July 1935
W C Wylie Retains 2 mile Title, Shields Daily News – Monday 22 July 1935 Read More »
J W Monument Far Right BL_0000747_19070520_039_0003.pdf Story for this covered in the Athletic News – Monday 20 May 1907 BL_0000986_19070520_047_0003.pdf
NCAA 4 miles Championship, Leeds Mercury – Monday 20 May 1907 Read More »
BL_0002976_19130802_165_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 02 August 1913
BL_0004244_19140627_014_0001.pdf Also covered in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 27 June 1914 and Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Thursday 25 June 1914
47th Annual Sports, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 27 June 1914 Read More »
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Whitsuntide Walk, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 22 May 1934 Read More »
BL_0000748_19310612_342_0011.pdf Story also covered in Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Friday 12 June 1931, Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Friday 12 June 1931
Darlington Sports at Feethams, Leeds Mercury – Friday 12 June 1931 Read More »
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Northern County Championships, Field – Saturday 03 July 1909 Read More »
BL_0003039_18930529_048_0003.pdf Story also covered in the Northern Echo – Monday 29 May 1893, Newcastle Journal – Monday 29 May 1893 and York Herald – Monday 29 May 1893. Brief follow up of the story in the same paper Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Friday 02 June 1893
Athletics at Feethams, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 29 May 1893 Read More »
BL_0003039_18930515_042_0003.pdf Also appeared in Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 15 May 1893
Athletics at the Victoria Ground, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Monday 08 May 1893 Read More »
BL_0003039_18920817_047_0003.pdf Story also covered in Athletic News – Monday 04 July 1892
South Stockton Sports, Northern Guardian (Hartlepool) – Wednesday 17 August 1892 Read More »
BL_0001168_19310530_172_0006.pdf Also covered in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle – Friday 29 May 1931
LNER Ticket Offer, Shields Daily News – Saturday 30 May 1931 Read More »
BL_0000640_19320730_544_0016.pdf Also covered in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 30 July 1932
BL_0002976_19140606_173_0007.pdf Also covered in Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Saturday 30 May 1914 and Daily Citizen (Manchester) – Monday 01 June 1914
BL_0000986_18950916_007_0002.pdf Second story covering this here in Wakefield and West Riding Herald – Saturday 21 September 1895
Brock too Good at Castleford, Athletic News – Monday 16 September 1895 Read More »
BL_0000748_19340823_192_0009.pdf Story also captured in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Thursday 23 August 1934
Story can be found in Shields Daily Gazette – Thursday 20 August 1936 BL_0000640_19360820_070_0003.pdf BL_0000640_19360820_311_0011.pdf
BL_0000711_19030221_142_0005.pdf BL_0000250_19030221_087_0013.pdf Second article found in Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Saturday 21 February 1903 also covered in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Saturday 21 February 1903
Disqualified! Lancashire Evening Post – Saturday 21 February 1903 Read More »
BL_0000378_19280407_117_0004.pdf Second attachment from Newcastle Journal – Saturday 07 April 1928
BL_0002976_19060728_194_0007.pdf Story also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 28 July 1906
BL_0000640_19500524_094_0009.pdf Copy of this story can also be found in Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette – Wednesday 24 May 1950
BL_0000748_19310629_311_0011.pdf Story also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 29 June 1931
First Annual Sports Meeting, Leeds Mercury – Monday 29 June 1931 Read More »
BL_0002976_19070817_036_0002.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 17 August 1907
BL_0004085_19230127_079_0003.pdf Story also covered in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Monday 29 January 1923
BL_0002310_19070310_099_0010.pdf Copy of this article can be found on Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Monday 11 March 1907 Detailed article below from the Yorkshire Evening News – Monday 11 March 1907
North Eastern Championships, The Referee – Sunday 10 March 1907 Read More »
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Foot races, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 30 May 1939 Read More »
BL_0000206_19030221_045_0008.pdf Copy of this can also be found in Leeds Mercury – Saturday 21 February 1903
Northern Cross Country Association, Manchester Courier – Saturday 21 February 1903 Read More »
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Feetham Sports, Leeds Mercury – Tuesday 07 May 1935 Read More »
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NE Harriers AGM, Northern Echo – Wednesday 16 August 1899 Read More »
BL_0002976_19101001_169_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 29 October 1910
AGM, Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 01 October 1910 Read More »
BL_0002976_19080926_045_0003.pdf Also appeared in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 26 September 1908
AGM, Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 26 September 1908 Read More »
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Yarm Hunt, Sporting Gazette – Saturday 17 November 1888 Read More »
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Westmoreland Hunt, Field – Saturday 17 October 1885 Read More »
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Warcop Hunt, Field – Saturday 28 January 1888 Read More »
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Frosterley Hunt, Sporting Gazette – Saturday 24 November 1888 Read More »
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Easter Weekend Hunt, Field – Saturday 07 April 1883 Read More »
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Hill House Hunt, Sporting Gazette – Saturday 27 November 1886 Read More »
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End of Season, Field – Saturday 06 April 1889 Read More »
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The Hunt, Sporting Gazette – Saturday 16 March 1889 Read More »
BL_0000087_18890427_013_0003.pdf Also covered in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle – Saturday 27 April 1889
A Popular Master, Northern Echo – Saturday 27 April 1889 Read More »
BL_0004244_19130913_012_0001.pdf Duplicated article in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 13 September 1913
AGM, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 13 September 1913 Read More »
BL_0004244_19131101_147_0007.pdf Duplicate article also found in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 01 November 1913
Cross Country Run, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 01 November 1913 Read More »
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BL_0004244_19070720_256_0008.pdf Copy of this can be also found in Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 20 July 1907 and in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Thursday 18 July 1907, Sporting Life – Thursday 18 July 1907
Combined Sports at Feethams, Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 20 July 1907 Read More »
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AGM, Leeds Mercury – Friday 03 September 1897 Read More »
BL_0000087_19000906_025_0004.pdf Also covered in York Herald – Thursday 06 September 1900
AGM, Northern Echo – Thursday 06 September 1900 Read More »
Thomas Watson prior to club formation heading up a dinner for the Darlington Foot Harriers BL_0000087_18850401_010_0003.pdf Also covered in the Durham County Advertiser – Friday 03 April 1885
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9th AGM, Northern Echo – Thursday 08 February 1900 Read More »
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Weekly Run, York Herald – Friday 01 December 1899 Read More »
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Weekly Run, Newcastle Journal – Thursday 03 March 1927 Read More »
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Weekly Run, York Herald – Saturday 02 December 1899 Read More »
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End of season 5mile race, York Herald – Monday 02 April 1894 Read More »
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Inter Club Fixtures, Newcastle Journal – Tuesday 06 March 1928 Read More »
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6th AGM, Northern Echo – Thursday 02 September 1897 Read More »
BL_0000087_18950829_018_0004.pdf Also covered in York Herald – Saturday 31 August 1895
4th AGM, Northern Echo – Thursday 29 August 1895 Read More »
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AGM, Northern Echo – Friday 27 September 1895 Read More »
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AGM, Northern Echo – Thursday 10 September 1896 Read More »
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Weekly Run, Northern Echo – Thursday 09 February 1893 Read More »
BL_0002976_19110218_171_0007.pdf Also covered in Tees-side Weekly Herald – Saturday 18 February 1911
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3 Mile Handicap, Athletic News – Monday 28 December 1925 Read More »
BL_0002976_19140314_177_0007.pdf Article also included in Newcastle Journal – Monday 09 March 1914
BL_0002976_19111118_181_0007.pdf Also covered in the Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough – Saturday 11 November 1911
AGM Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser – Saturday 18 November 1911 Read More »
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Annual Dinner, Northern Echo – Thursday 09 February 1899 Read More »
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Cross Country Chase, Northern Echo – Tuesday 22 October 1912 Read More »
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Northern Echo – Thursday 15 February 1894 Read More »
Athletes compete in semifinal 1 of the Women’s 400 metres event at the 1964 Summer Olympics inside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on 16th October 1964. Athletes competing are, from left, Joy Grieveson of Great Britain (#53), eventual gold medallist Betty Cuthbert of Australia (#12), Kiyoko Ogawa of Japan, Evelyne Lebret of France (#44),
Joy in the Women’s 400 Metres Semi-Final At XVIII Summer Olympics Read More »
Olympic Team leave for Summer Olympics in Tokyo, UK, 28th September 1964; they are John Boulter, John Sherwood, Alan Simpson, Adrian Metcalfe, John Whetton, Alf Meakin, Ron Hill, Martyn Lucking, Peter Warden, Joy Grieveson, Hodgson, Alix Jamieson, Dorothy Hyman. (Photo by Les Lee/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Olympic Team Leave for Tokyo Read More »
This item was for sale with the following details Stunning & extremely heavy (1.479 kg) Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup & cover hallmarked Birmingham 1908 by W.G. Keight & Co. The cup has been presented as a perpetual athletics trophy to be competed for annually by north-east of England athletic clubs and the silver shields
The Club Win the Lady Clifton Robinson Middlesbrough Challenge Cup again Read More »
This item was for sale with the following details Stunning & extremely heavy (1.479 kg) Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup & cover hallmarked Birmingham 1908 by W.G. Keight & Co. The cup has been presented as a perpetual athletics trophy to be competed for annually by north-east of England athletic clubs and the silver shields
Lady Clifton Robinson Middlesbrough Challenge Cup Winners Read More »
Students at Barnard Castle School, in Teesdale, remembered Alastair McCulloch and Alan Lumley while taking part in the Barnard Run | The Northern Echo
Students remember former Harrier Read More »
Alastair McCulloch sadly took his own life after struggling with depression over the last 6 years. A very talented athlete who will be missed by his family and friends. Parents’ tribute to ‘our amazing son’ | The Northern Echo
Former Harrier sadly passes away Read More »
Bill Wylie was born William Cosgrove Wylie in Coatbridge, Scotland, on 27 February 1910, and died in Darlington in 1978. He came to the fore in Scottish athletics in 1935 when he entered the Scottish national cross-country championship and convincingly won the title, defeating the holder Jim Flockhart by 23 seconds. That saw him selected
Bill (William) Wylie Read More »
William Cosgrove Wylie, or Bill as he was known to friends was born in Coatbridge, Scotland, on 27 February 1910 sadly passed away in 1978.
1966 Hilde Slaman NED 54.7 Joy Grieveson 54.9 Rosemary Stirling 55.1 NUTS – WAAA and National Championships Medallists – 440y/400m
Joy Grieveson 2nd in AAA 440yrd Championships Read More »
1965 Joy Grieveson 55.11 Dierdre Watkinson 55.15 Gertrud Schmidt GDR 56.02 NUTS – WAAA and National Championships Medallists – 440y/400m
Joy Grieveson 1st in AAA 440yrd Championships Read More »
1964 Ann Packer 54.3 Joy Grieveson 55.8 Maeve Kyle IRL 55.9 NUTS – WAAA and National Championships Medallists – 440y/400m
Joy Grieveson 2nd in AAA 440yrd Championships Read More »
1963 Joy Grieveson 55.9 Maeve Kyle IRL 56.5 Mary Tagg 57.3 NUTS – WAAA and National Championships Medallists – 440y/400m
Joy Grieveson 1st in AAA 440yrd Championships Read More »
1962 Jean Sorrell (Dunbar) 55.1 NR Joy Grieveson 55.3 Maeve Kyle IRL 55.4 (Pam Piercy ran 55.3 NR in her heat) https://www.nuts.org.uk/Champs/AAA/WAAA400.htm
Joy Grieveson 2nd in AAA 440yrd Championships Read More »
1961 Maeve Kyle IRL 56.3 Jean Dunbar 56.9 Joy Grieveson 57.3 NUTS – WAAA and National Championships Medallists – 440y/400m
Joy Grieveson 3rd in 440yrd AAA Championships Read More »
1939 Jean Chapelle BEL 10:22.4 Anthony Etheridge 10:29.0 William Wylie 10:36.6 NUTS – AAA and National Championships Medallists – Steeplechase
Bill Wylie 3rd in 2mile AAA Steeplechase Read More »
NUTS – AAA and National Championships Medallists – Steeplechase 936 Thomas Evenson 10:24.8 James Ginty 10:25.2 William Wylie 10:29.0
Bill Wylie 3rd over 2 mile AAA Steeplechase Read More »
1904 – 2. G.Butterfield (Darlington H) 55:55.2, 3. J.Roberts (Sefton H) 55:55.6, 4. J.D.Marsh (Salford H) 56:14.0, 5. G. Whiston (Crewe) 56:28.0, 6. C.Straw (Sutton H) 56:29.4. AAA_corrections.pdf (nuts.org.uk)
George Butterfield 2nd over 10miles at AAA Championships Read More »
1904 – 2. J.Smith (Salford H) 20:51.0, 3. G.Butterfield (Darlington H) 21:21.0, 4. G. W. Wadnage (Hallamshire H) 21:35.4 AAA_corrections.pdf (nuts.org.uk)
George Butterfield 3rd over 4 miles, AAA Championships Read More »
NUTS – AAA and National Championships Medallists – Triple Jump Robert Hawkey’s 13.57m leap was enough for 3rd place
Robert Hawkey 3rd in AAA Triple Jump Read More »
Full story can be found on our website or on the England Athletics website here
Club wins NE England Athletics Volunteering Award Read More »
Rules book and the badge awarded to Margaret Sweet at a meeting in Bingley, West Yorkshire 1966 as part of the runners up team in the 4x100yds relay
Ladies finish 2nd in 4 x 100yards race Read More »
Lady Members of Darlington Harriers formed a Guard of honour for Joy Grieveson and Stan Watson on their wedding day as they came out of church after the ceremony. Alison Coloran holding the bottle with Margaret Sweet standing to joy’s right. Burt Goodwin pictured opening the bottle.
Joy for Joy on her wedding day Read More »
Unsure of the context of the reference (perhaps WWII related) Article can be found here
Robert Leslie Hawkey captured in the London Gazette Supplement Read More »
Sad news to hear of a man who gave so much back to the sport
Former club secretary Matt Fraser dies Read More »
A position Matt held at the club for 11 years
Matt Frazer appointed club secretary Read More »
Full story can be found here
Darlington teenager crowned UK cross country champion Read More »
Full story can be found here
Stephenson slips into gear for Pitstop victory Read More »
Full story can be found here
They’re in the running for a great day Read More »
Full story can be found here
Lions proud to sponsor Kieran’s medals Read More »
Full story can be found here
Memorial athletics event to honour Kieran Maxwell Read More »
Full story can be found here
Double celebration for Harrier ladies Read More »
Full story can be found here
Darlington’s Park Run offers fun and exercise for all Read More »
Sharon Gayter presents awards. Full story can be found here
Sports personality Read More »
Full story of the introduction of Darlington parkrun can be found here
New running event for Darlington fitness fans Read More »
Full article can be found here
Scott defies the heat to win Darlington 10K Read More »
Full story can be read here
Darlington seven-year-old raises £4,000 for hospice Read More »
Full story can be found here
Phillips impresses on the national stage Read More »
Full article can be found here
Darlington – Fine track record Read More »
Full story can be found here
Region waits for another Butt Read More »
Full story can be found here
Harrison’s Sports Challenge – Pitstop Read More »
Full story can be found here
Darlington schoolboy completes hospice challenge Read More »
Advertising from Horace Armstrong included in here, match day balls provided by the business
Horace Armstrong going strong in the 1980s Read More »
Sports specialist business that was still running till 1990
Early advertising for Horace Armstrong Read More »
Due to the race not using electronic timing equipment the race could not be ratified
Lawrence Cummings beats National V80 3000m title but ends in disappointment Read More »
Ian Barnes both broke the national V85 3000m record at todays NEGP Fixture at Jarrow finishing in 16.34.42
Barnes gain National V85 3000m title Read More »
Apart from the club being based at the Cricket Club founder members including Thomas Mountford, Charles Mountford, H G Steavenson were all part of the set up at DCC. here’s some literature from one of the DCC’s pamphlets
Harriers history with Darlington Cricket Club Read More »
Article from Darlington Advertiser and a shorter piece in the Darlington & Stockton Times
Full story of this unfortunate incident can be found here along with a story of his son Reg who went on to become a professional footballer and manage the Danish National team at the 1948 Olympics
Charles Mountford killed after fall, aged 67 Read More »
Stella Jones pictured here
Harriers at the Inter Counties XC Read More »
Stella Jones pictured here, finished in 11th position at Knowsley
Harriers head to the Northern Champs Read More »
Birmingham. Stella Jones and Lucy-erin Hunter
Club represented at Inter Counties Read More »
Stella Jones pictured finishing 4th
Juniors representing at Junior Great North Run Read More »
NUTS – AAA and National Championships Medallists – Steeplechase 1937 William Wylie 10:27.0 Robert Sutherland 10:28.1 Henry Clark 10:33.0
Bill Wylie 3000 metres British steeplechase Champion Read More »
Ken Norris, British long distance runner who competed in the Summer Olympics of 1956. Ken was one of many signatories in a letter to The Times on 17 July 1958 opposing ‘the policy of apartheid’ in international sport and defending ‘the principle of racial equality which is embodied in the Declaration of the Olympic Game
Letter from Ken Norris to Chairman Bert Goodwin Read More »
Thomas Mountford seen front row with the trophy
Darlington Harriers – Barclays Bank 1905 Read More »
Herrington Country Park, Georgina Rutherford, Aly Raw and Susie Stephens
Trio win North East XC Read More »
Lyndsey Lester, Sarah Johnson, Pauline Gorman and Sue Phillips with their haul of medals
A successful day for Harriers ladies at the NE T&F Masters Read More »
Full results can be found here
Trio of Harriers take on Thirsk 10 Read More »
Marion Ogle, Susie and Bernadette Caygill
Susie Stephen 2nd at Acklam XC Read More »
Pictured Linda Noble, Emma Morley, Shirley Gibson, Annette Hubery, Jackie Nicholls, Joanne Tonkin, Sue Phillips and George Prince Full results can be found here
Harriers run the Richmond Castle 10km race Read More »
Drew pictured here with Paul Kelly who was 4th on the day. Full results can be found here
Drew Inglis wins Auckland Castle 10km Read More »
Dan Hunter presenting Paul Cook with the Golden Shoe award for work done behind the scenes at the club
Cook presented with Golden Shoe at Club Presentation night Read More »
Brian Burdon, Annette Huberry, Jackie Nichols, Linda Noble, Joanne Tonkin and Harry Prince
Harriers at the Barrage Trail Run Read More »
Lucy finished in 4.30.77
Lucy-erin Hunter wins BMC 1500m Read More »
Full story can be found here
Building Society helps Paralympian on the road to Rio Read More »
BBC Coverage of this can be found here
Olympic torch: Kieran Maxwell continues after fall with torch Read More »
Coverage from BBC can be found here
Teen Kieran Maxwell on new leg: ‘It’s brilliant’ Read More »
BBC coverage of Kieran new leg can be found here
Torchbearer amputee Kieran Maxwell gets new leg Read More »
A tragic day for Kieran’s family, friends and the club. This brave young man was an inspiration to many and will continue to be for years to come. Always a Harrier, RIP Kieran. BBC story on Kieran can be found here
Kieran Maxwell loses brave battle against rare bone cancer. Read More »
picture taken in 1920 with Charles around 16 1/2 year old
Charles Bell in action Read More »
With some injuries to the senior team there was a direct impact to the Mens Veteran’s team with speedy Wes Tarn moving into the Seniors team with Andy Campbell-Critchley stepping up as a late replacement for the event. These two joined the team of John Clifford, Simon Rogers, Paul Cook, Karl Hume and Barry Talman.
Patched up Harrier Vets team take bronze at North East Counties Relay Championship Read More »
Sue Phillips, Louise Talman and Bernadette Caygill win in Jarrow. Results can be found here
Harrier ladies runners up at North East Masters AA Open Relay Championships Read More »
Thirty eight teams took part in this years North East XC Masters race, a race which took place at Thornley Hall Farm, Peterlee. The race covers a 3km route across cross country terrain and this year due to the dry conditions the ground was very hard underfoot with lots of ‘ankle breaking’ divets around the
Trio win Silver at NECCA North East XC Masters Read More »
Sue Phillips in Derry before her 6KXC race
Sue Phillips in action at the British & Irish Masters’ International Read More »
Paul Jefferson finishing 2nd in the NYSD 100m
Harriers back on Track and on Home soil Read More »
Graham Bell tackling the muddy conditions
Harriers represented in National XC Read More »
Lucy-erin Hunter braving the conditions
Harriers at the ECCA Saucony English National Championships Read More »
Joe McCready following up his 2.35 the previous year with a 2.44
Harriers in London for the marathon Read More »
James Wood who finished 11th overall on the day
Youngsters at the Harriers at Bupa Junior Great North Run Read More »
Ellie Phillips, Katie Noble, (unknown), Megan Noble and India Pentland
Young Harriers compete in the Inter Counties, Birmingham Read More »
Bronze medalists at the North East XC in 2009′ Susie Stephens, Georgina Rutherford and Sue Phillips
North East XC Bronze Medals for Harrier Ladies Read More »
Simon Rutherford in action while Sue Phillips, Linda Noble, Joanne Tomkin and Brian Burdon pause for a photo back at Eastbourne, Darlington.
Harriers back in London Read More »
Ellie Phillips, India Pentland and Stella Jones
Young Harriers fly at Durham County Schools Championships Read More »
Three Future stars in Ellie Phillips, India Pentland and Megan Noble
Harriers at Parliament Hill for ECCA Saucony English National Championships Read More »
Beth Ward and Nicole Marsh in XC action
Harriers compete at Richmond XC NYSD event Read More »
Simon Rutherford, Birmingham Nationals
Harriers head to Cofton Park, Birmingham for the Nationals Read More »
Faye, second left of the quartet
Faye Bowles 3rd in U15 100m English Schools Championships Read More »
Tanni pictured here with Iona Richings
Tanni Grey-Thompson supports club presentation evening Read More »
Graham Bell on his way to a 89 minute half marathon
Harriers head to the coast for Redcar half marathon Read More »
Graham Bell at the Northern six stage relays
Harriers take on the Northern six stage relays Read More »
Lewis being presented with club trophy from Mike McLeod for first club Senior home at the North Eastern XC.
Mike McLeod attends club presentation evening Read More »
Marty Grainger Two talented sisters, Georgie and Susie (Stephens) Rutherford at Blaydon race 2007
Harriers back to Blaydon Read More »
Nigel Orr battling it out and Ben Wilson
Harriers on home soil at Darlington 10km Read More »
Picture alongside Paul Clifford
Josh Phillips 2nd in North East Championships U17 800m Read More »
Josh Phillips receiving his gold medal for winning the u15 800m at the northeast championships, 2007
Josh Phillips crowned North East County U15 800m champion Read More »
Josh Phillips with his trophy for winning 1500m u15 at North Eastern championships 2007
Josh Phillips crowned North East County 1500m U15 champion Read More »
Popular half marathon on the racing calendar, with it’s flat and fast course making this an attractive proposition. Graham Bell seen here in action
That winning feeling…shame about the vest though Lewis!
Former Darlington Harrier Moses wins 1500m Aviva European Indoor UK Championship Read More »
Lewis Moses started his running career at Darlington Harriers as a 12 year old after winning the Darlington Schools Cross Country, making a brief appearance at QRC before moving to Aycliffe Running Club to join Coach Paul Harker where he was coached by former runner and five time club champion Paul Harker before moving back
Paul Kelly one of a small number of people who have completed every Great North Run since it’s introduction
Kelly and Singh continue their GNR streak Read More »
Auckland Castle 10k, 2003. Harry Singh #522 alongside future Harriers Steven Wilkinson #184 and Anthony Seaman #289. Neale Kipling far left
Harry-is at Auckland Castle Read More »
19th December 2003 report Harriers hosted the North-Eastern AA cross country championships at Branksome School on Saturday. With some of the region’s top athletes taking part there was some excellent racing and close finishers. The senior women’s team of Susie Rutherford, Bernadette Taylor and Alison Raw took pride of place by putting in an outstanding
Harriers Host North-Eastern AA cross country championships at Branksome School Read More »
Susie Stephen (nee Rutherford), Jo Scott and Bernadette Caygill take the team prize with Susie winning the ladies race
Susie Wins Darlington 10km Read More »
Full story can be found here
BBC report on Ian Barnes V85 Mile record Read More »
Full story can be found here
Raw breaks Otley 10 course record Read More »
Lindsay’s athletic career began with Darlington Harriers but he soon moved to Gateshead and became a county championship standard athlete himself. Whilst living in Leeds he started his coaching career, taking Brendan Foster (who was at Carnegie College at the time) to a bronze medal in the 1970 Commonwealth Games 1500. As a competitor Lindsay
LINDSAY DUNN 1943-2020 Read More »
Full story can be found here
Harriers at the NE XC Championships Read More »
Full story can be found here
Admin error costs Harriers win at Melmerby 10k Read More »
Full story can be found here
Gap in the Wall filled at last Read More »
Full story can be found here
Bernadette wins NYSD XC event Read More »
Full story can be found here
Harriers pick up awards at the Town’s 10km Read More »
Full story can be found here
Royal accolade for North-East athletics club Read More »
Some information on the event can be found here
Mike McLeod, Guest speaks at Club Presentation Night Read More »
Full story can be found here
Young Darlington pentathlete breaks club record Read More »
Full results can be found here
Top results at Redcar Half marathon Read More »
Lewis Moses with wife Gemma. Full story can be found here
First festival of running coming to South Park Read More »
Full story can be found here
Town becoming hot-bed of sporting talent Read More »
Full story can be found here
Darlington – Road run races into the record books Read More »
Full story can be found here
North-East athlete crowned UK cross country champion Read More »
Full results can be found here
Grainger rolls back the years for Harriers Read More »
Full story can be found here
It’s an age to the finishing line Read More »
Full story can be found here
Covid doesn’t stop Darlington wheelchair athlete Ollie Read More »
Full story can be found here
Harriers impress at AAA championships Read More »
Full story can be found here
Proud times as young Harriers hit top form Read More »
Full story can be found here
Harriers take part in Good Friday relays Read More »
Full story can be found here
Vaulters to take a run at special title Read More »
Paul Harker with son Carl picking up yet another piece of silverware Paul in XC action
Another Trophy for Harker Read More »
NYSD Cross Country meeting in 1998. Back row left to right: Wayne Bramley, Paul Smith, Ian Barnes, Nigel Orr, Unknown, Unknown. Front row: Steve Hutchinson and Ronnie Read.
Senior men at Cross Country meeting Read More »
The Senior Mens team taken at a North Eastern Cross Country Championship meeting in 1996. Back row left to right: Wayne Bramley, Unknown, Garry Brown, Unknown, Unknown, Ronnie Read, Paul Smith. Front row: Willie Halliday, Unknown, Steve Hutchinson, Peter Smith & Nigel Orr
Senior Mens NE Cross Country Championship Read More »
The squad that had great success at the NYSD Cross Country Relays with the 5 trophies that they won. Wally Lawson stands at the left of the photo holding the Aggregate trophy. Back row left to right: Ashley Robinson, Danny Read, Chris Teasdale, Rachel Chalmers, Simon Rutherford, Suzie Rutherford, Darren Bradley, Georgina Rutherford, Gemma Bramley, Unknown,
5 Trophies at the NYSD XC Relays Read More »
Georgina Rutherford, Kimberley Read, Gemma Bramley, Caroline Davies, Rachel Chalmers and Laura Davies at the Cross Country County (Durham Schools) trials held at King James the 2nd school in Bishop Auckland.
Durham Schools XC Trials Read More »
The Junior cross country squad with the trophies that they’d amassed at the end of NYSD Cross Country League. Back row left to right: Ashley Robinson, Caroline Davies, Daniel Orton, Chris Teasdale, Darren Bradley, David Brown, Suzie Rutherford, Bernadette Taylor, Ruth Brown. Front row: Simon Rutherford, Kimberley Read, Alister McCulloch, Laura Davies, Georgina Rutherford, Claire Blacklee,
A Winning XC NYSD season Read More »
Girls just carry on winning! The 1994 under 13 girls cross country team, who won every team event at that year’s NYSD Cross Country series. The Northern Echo story about the girls can be seen here 5 of the 6 Under 13 ‘Girls just carry on winning’ team of 1994. They are holding trophies given
U13 Girls keep on winning Read More »
Photo taken by their coach Derek Harrison, who is sadly no longer with us. R.I.P. Derek.
4 x 100m Relay team ranked 4 in UK Read More »
Andy Woodward in action in the 4 x100m 1995 at Leeming handing the baton to Doug Wylie sporting a cast for his broken wrist, winning time of 43.9 seconds
To celebrate 100 years, a 10km road race around Yarm Road Industrial estate
Road race to celebrate 100 years Read More »
June edition of the runner, showcasing the clubs 100 years in existence
The Life and Times of a Great Northern club Read More »
Results from Elswick Road Races and several Harriers competed in the York half marathon in preparation for the London Marathon Bernadette Taylor (now Caygill) winning Individual Silver and Team Gold at European Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships, after gaining automatic selection to the GB team
Prizes for Harriers Read More »
Two first team prizes, two second place prizes and one third place prize at the Houghton Feast Road Races
Medals galore at the Cyril Elliot Memorial meeting in Middlesborough and report from the first 12 hour race hosted by Darlington Harriers, starting at 7.30am and an impressive number of miles ran by 7.30pm
Six Firsts for Harriers Read More »
Footage of this race (20 mins in) can be found here
Former Harrier Harker 3rd at Gateshead International XC Read More »
Another Harrier legend of the 1980’s was Brian Lee. Lee was a strong distance runner at the club who put in some fantastic performances from 1982-85 mainly but not exclusively in the longer events. Here’s Brian in action at the Cleveland Marathon, Middlesbrough on 11th October 1982. Brian finished 8th in 2hrs 31:16 another impressive
Bernadette Caygill in one of her earlier outings for the Harriers, battling it out with long term rival, Angie Foster of Morpeth, at the Good Friday road race in Elswick.
Harriers win Bronze at Elswick Read More »
First, Second and Third team prizes at the North-Eastern Women’s Cross Country Championships
Triple Triumph at North-Easterns Read More »
Ian Barnes in action at the NE Vets, V50 XC Championships Feb 1988
Barnes in XC Championship action Read More »
Weekly round up of Harrier successes in Cross Country, Road and Trail races
Team mates Bernadette Taylor and Joanne Keenan Battle Read More »
Darlington Girls winning again at the Northern Road Relays Championships
Darlington Ladies take title at Derby Road Relays Read More »
Bernadette Taylor wins the under 16 British Catholic Schools Cross Country championships gaining chance to compete as part of the British Catholic Schools’ team in Spain
Bernadette Taylor wins the U16 British Catholic Schools XC championships Read More »
Claire Nicholson beats British International whilst still in the Intermediate age group at the Sunderland Cross-Country races
Claire Nicholson scalps British International Read More »
Bernadette Taylor winning a premier award at the Darlington Young Sports winner scheme Bernadette Taylor presented with Athlete of the Month Award by Mayor Barrie Lamb Bernadette with the Athlete of the Month Award
Bernadette receives Young Sports winner Award Read More »
Reports from the National Women’s Road Relay Championships, Heaton Memorial Races and Indoor Meeting at RAF Cosford. Placings all round!
The girls in winning action at the Northern Women’s Road Relays in Wakefield with the ladies coming third
Two titles come home to Darlington Read More »
Bernadette Taylor and Michelle Cox in action again at Houghton Feast Road Races
Harriers shine at Houghton Feast 10km Read More »
Michelle Cox, Jeff Abbott and Bernadette Taylor all winning at Berwick Round the Walls race, with Michelle setting a new course record
Trio wins for Harrier girls at Berwick Round the Walls road races Read More »
Bernadette and Michelle winning again, this time at the Jarrow and Hebburn Road Races
Cox and Taylor success at Jarrow Road race Read More »
Plenty of wins at the final meeting of the 1989 season of the Northern Women’s League but just missed out on promotion
Darlington finish 2nd in Northern Women’s League Read More »
Jeff Abbot sets a new record for the 3000m boys race at the Giro Young Athletes League, as well as being named Man off the Match and gained the first national league record by a Darlington athlete since joining the league
Jeff Abbott Shatters boys 3000m record Read More »
Northern Echo November 2012, Parkrun, organised by Darlington Harriers begins in South park which now see’s 300+ regular runners of all abilities Picture taken from the trial run of parkrun, amongst the photo can be seen from the club, Martin and Ellie Phillips, Shirley Gibson, Paul Cook, Mark Milner and Ian Barnes on the whistle.
Darlington Harriers launches South park, parkrun Read More »
Northern echo article covering the improving junior section
Northern Echo covers sporting talent Read More »
Sue running in Belfast for England at the British masters home international xc, 2012
Phillips represents England Read More »
Acklam Ben Lambert leads the charge, Paul Cook, Colin Taylor, Drew Inglis, Diane Jones and Simon Rogers Croft Jamie and Ben Ellie Phillips Thirsk Relay Ellie, Stella and Katie Stella Jones and Lucy-erin Hunter amongst the leaders
Dan Hunter, future chairman of Darlington Harriers India Pentland, one of the many talented juniors coming through the ranks Jamie Rutherford. The most laidback person on the planet but an extremely talented athlete
National XC Championships, Nottingham Read More »
Article can be found here on the club website
Harriers dominate again at Darlington Awards Night Read More »
Article can be found here on the clubs website
Paul Cook receives services to over 17’s sport award at Darlington Sports Awards Read More »
Linda Noble Megan Noble, Linda’s other daughter Megan is another future star at the club Stella Jones, Diane’s daughter is another talented junior at the club Sue Phillips, consistent and exceptional Katie Noble, Linda Noble’s daughter is already achieving some excellent results especially off road Joe O’Hara, another excellent junior coming through the ranks at
National Cross Country Read More »
Four races won at the Richmond Road Relays, including a new record in the minor girls and junior ladies events
Four wins at the Road Relays Read More »
Two First Team and a Second Team prize for Darlington Harriers at the Elswick Road Races
Harriers take titles at Elswick Read More »
Darlington Harriers own Bernadette wins Team Gold and Individual Silver at the European Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships
Gold and Silver for Bernadette Read More »
Darlington Girls win the team trophy for Durham
Team and individual XC success Read More »
More on this can be found here Centre right at the back, Paul Cook with Mark and Lucia Tallon to his right
Darlington Harriers voted Runners up North East Club of the Year Read More »
More success for Senior, Intermediate and Junior Harriers at Durham County Schools cross country championships at Bishop Auckland
Gold medals at the North-Eastern Indoor Championships at Gateshead
Harrier pair strikes Gold Read More »
More success at at the Northern Women’s Cross Country Championships in Bolton
Double Triumph for Darlington Read More »
Three first team places at Heaton Road Races
Darlington show their class Read More »
Free membership to the first three in every race at Darlington Schools Cross County Championships!
Three first team placings at Morpeth Road Races
More honours for Harriers Read More »
A PB for Lesley Harrison winning the intermediate women’s high jump at Newcastle and a 12th North-Eastern Counties medal for Helen Blanchard at Gateshead (Darlington and Stockton Times 10.09.88)
Silver Medal for Blanchard Read More »
Three first place trophies from Berwick Round The Walls race (Darlington and Stockton Times 24.09.88)
Team Prizes for Harriers Read More »
Six trophies from Mansfield! (Darlington and Stockton Times 03.09.88)
Six Trophies for Harriers Read More »
Success at the Northern Inter-Counties Track and Field Championships (Darlington and Stockton Times 23.07.88)
Five go to North Easterns Read More »
Lewis Moses lost a number of places in the run in on the 5000m British Championships (Inc European Trials) finishing in 14.12.02
Brave Moses misses out in British 5000m Championships Read More »
Lewis Moses finishes in 4.07.39 for 2nd place
Moses 2nd in Soar Mile at Olympic Park Read More »
Lewis Moses finishes the 3000m in 7.55.58 for 7th place
Muller Time for Moses at the Emirates Read More »
IFAM Outdoor 5km in Oordergem, Belgium finishing 11th in 13.47.81
Moses 11th in World Class 5km Read More »
Lewis wins in 14.34 or the 5km road race
Moses wins Quayside 5km and breaks own course record Read More »
Lewis Moses finishes in 14.02.88
Moses wins Irish Milers Club Open 5000m Read More »
Metro Centre Road Relay winners as well (Darlington and Stockton Times 03.09.88)
It’s raining Titles for Harriers Read More »
Gold, silver and bronze medals for the Harrier girls in the Northern Women’s Road Relay Championships
Three sets of Medals for Darlington Harriers Read More »
Claire Nicholson wins the Elswick Road Races after a seven month injury break
Cockfield Flyer back on rails Read More »
Record breaking Harriers at the NYSD road relays in Richmond
Darlington Sweep the board, NYSD Relays Read More »
Junior girls win Puma Durham City Young Athletes Cross Country Relays just 24 hours after coming runners up at the National Women’s Cross Country Championships in Leeds
Junior girls win Puma Durham City Young Athletes Cross Country Relays Read More »
Junior girls take 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Durham County schools Cross Country Championships
Harriers hit the rest for six Read More »
Third place for Bernadette Taylor at the Presto meeting at Gateshead in the Minor Girls 1.9km race.
Third place for Taylor at Presto 1.9km race Read More »
Claire Nicholson, Tracy Miller and Bernadette Taylor
Nicholson, Miller and Taylor in action at the Nike International Road Race Read More »
Good performances from our Harriers on the day
First, Second and Hird place for Harriers at the Girls 1.5 mile race at Houghton Feast Read More »
Robin Rutherford sporting a pair of short-shorts
Robin gives us a short answer Read More »
57 – R Green, 65 K Kell (Gateshead), 61 L Carr (Cramlington) at the North Easterns
Green leads the way at North Easterns Read More »
Ian Barnes far left with Robin Rutherford at the clubs presentation night.
Club Presentation Night Read More »
Darlington & Stockton Times cover the move to Eastbourne Complex with their all new weather track
Track receives backing Read More »
Jo Scott putting in an impressive 17:01 for 3rd place at the Northern Women’s CC League, Yeasdon 20/4/1986
3rd place for Scott Read More »
Dennis Bradley storms to the front of the Great North Run 1983, can be seen to the right of the white lines.
Great North Run 1983 Read More »
The Harriers presentation night, 1982 with Paul Harker with the XC cup along with Steve Cram, Arthur Richmond, chairman and Susan Raine, Woman’s XC champion
Club Presentation Night 1982 Read More »
Sunday morning run in hamsterly Forrest 1980 Back row , Cliff Shutt, Brian Jones, Michael Trees, Alan Bowie, Richard Jackson, Paul Bennet, Geoff, Mike Brown Front row,Ian Young,Colin Graydon, Paul Harker.
Hamsterley Training Read More »
photo of Charlie post leaving the club at Chicago Marathon
Charlie Spedding leaves the club to join Gateshead Read More »
David Nelson and Stephen Priestman celebrate successes
Priestman and Nelson win Read More »
David Nelson showcases his collection of awards
A collection of awards Read More »
David Nelson at Longfield School
Nelson takes first in local NYSD Read More »
Star of tomorrow David Nelson following in the footsteps of Steve Ovett….not a bad comparison!
Possible star of tomorrow? Read More »
David finishes 2nd to Neil McRobb (Rotherham) at Gateshead’s International Cross Country
Nelson 2nd at Gateshead’s International Junior Cross Country Read More »
David Nelson takes first place at the Colts race, Town Moor (The Sherman Cup)
Nelson first at Colts race, The Sherman Cup Winning Read More »
Mayoral Support, Darlington Mayor Bill Stenson in March 1982 with 17 year old Harriers, left to right, Lorraine Souter, Diane Robinson, Lesley Walker and Susan Raine
David Nelson wins 3000m at Clairville, part of the national Road Relays and part of Branksome School Cross Country Team as well as Darlington Harriers
Nelson Success at Junior level Read More »
A picture of Andrew Lawrence 2nd to Tony Morrell north east 800m 1982 Middlesbrough
Lawrence 2nd to Morrell NE 800m Read More »
Check out Paul in the North East Championships 1500m final Gateshead here Here’s Paul again in competitive action this time at Presto International middle distance race 1980, Gateshead and here at the BMC, Stretford in a very tough 1500m field
Northern Echo feature Paul Harker, in the mind of a local legend Read More »
Paul’s Harker’s coaching pass while watching Lewis Moses Silver Medal at the UK AAA Indoor Championship 1500m
Moses 2nd at UKA AAA Indoor 1500m under Harker’s watchful eye Read More »
A photo from 1980 with Paul’s prizes and trophies which includes silver cups North east 1500m cup, Norman woodcock road race cup, Blaydon relays XC fastest lap cup and the clubs cross country cup
Harker’s fine collection of medals Read More »
Pre race tactics with Paul harker and Ken Sanderson and Paul crossing the line first at the Middleton half marathon 1982
Harker Wins Middleton Teasdale Half marathon Read More »
Mike McLeod took the win ahead of Paul Harker in a North east versus Army Services 3000m at Gateshead finishing in 8.01.8 just ahead of Paul in 2nd in a time of 8-02.2
McLeod pips Harker for the win Read More »
Paul Harker competing at Stretford in the British milers club mile race finished 2nd in a new personal best of 4-03 , Steve Binns taking the win
Harker breaks his mile PB Read More »
Paul Harker 4th at the Stretford British milers club 1500m, Geoff Smith takes the win
Harker achieves PB of 3.44.2 for the 1500m Read More »
Paul Harker finished 2nd in a Gateshead v Nottingham Forest mile race which was raced at the half way point of the match. Brian Clough presented Paul with his trophy.
Brian Clough meets his match in Paul Harker Read More »
Paul Harker represented England in a triangular 4x 1500m match v Scotland ,Wales ,Ireland, 1979 at Spenbrough.
Harker gets country call up for 4 x 1500m match Read More »
A North Yorkshire south Durham cross country certificate which Paul won. Paul actually won 14 consecutive senior men’s races between 1979/81 winning the season title 3 years running Articles covering Paul’s fantastic achievements at the club
Paul Harker North Yorkshire South Durham Cross Country Champion Read More »
Paul Harker winning the North East 1500m race at Gateshead which he did 4 times. Coverage of the North-eastern Counties Championships
Paul Harker crowned North East 1500m champion Read More »
June 1979 (back) Denise Wilkinson, Leslie Walker (left), Diane Robinson (right) and Susan Raine
Paul Harker wins the North East 1500m win on his 21st birthday. 25/6/1977
Harker wins on his Birthday Read More »
Mike Boddy finishing 3rd in the 100m in 11.5 seconds at Clairville Stadium, Middlebrough. 29/4/1977
NYSD League Meeting Read More »
Paul Harker in action at the Northern XC championships in Liverpool. Number 10, Frank Davies running for Liverpool Harriers but former Darlington Harrier who left the club in 1968 when he moved address. Frank held the Burtree Lane Harriers course record which was run every Christmas and Easter consisting of a 2.7mile loop which he
Northern XC championships in Liverpool Read More »
Paul Harker, again in action this time where the Harriers won the XC at Cockermouth and Blaydon relays.
Cockermouth Sports Cross Country Read More »
Back row the girl on left TBC, Andrew Lawrence, Mike Brown, Elizabeth Bowran, Linda Richmond, Maxine Ovens Janet Lawson. Front row, Fiona Duff, Fiona Lawson, Sandra Hull, Janet Hull, Susan Bowran
World Beaters – Relay attempt Read More »
Club Development Officer Paul Cook introduced a new club badge as well as outsourcing the manufacturing of the vest and a whole range of wear and accessories to mysportswear, based in Darlington. This removed the need to manage the supply and demand of kit but allowed our athletes to have a more modern looking kit
New Badge Introduced Read More »
Club Development officer Paul Cook proposed a kit change which would say goodbye to the giant ‘D’ on the vest but would have the full name of the club across the front of the vest to increase awareness of the clubs Brand. The compromise to this was to have the D at a slightly larger
Sometime during the 1970’s, we suspect 1977 the traditional Blue and White Hoops changed as it was felt after nearly 80 years the hoops were more reflective of a rugby shirt than a running shirt and was replaced by two vertical blue lines on a plain white vest and a large ‘D’ was added. These
Harriers met Mondays to Thursday, Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon in the summer at Longfield Road Stadium. In the winter meetings were held in the Sports Hall, Archer Street on Mondays and Longfield Road Stadium on Thursdays. Leader Mr H Goodwin.
Training at the Harriers Read More »
Preview and report from Gateshead road race on Boxing Day 1966
Saltwell face Darlington Threat Read More »
Pictured include Anthony Beckwick, John Winn, Ian Barnes, Andrew Wallace, Eilleen Horan, Majoree Mayor, Angela Blackburn, Joy Grieveson and Alison Coloran
Presentation night 1967, King Heads Hotel Read More »
Tragic events on the day England football team won the World Cup. ‘Alan’ Beckwith was in fact Anthony who ran on of the two 220 legs with Andrew Wallace running the 440 leg.
Out Through Ignorance Read More »
Preview of the 1966 Track Season
Harriers will be a Real Force Read More »
The Joy Grieveson trophy stands proudly in the reception of Eastbourne complex
Joy Grieveson Trophy Read More »
1967-1980, (currently held at Darlington Library)
Club Champions 1967-1980 Read More »
The girl receiving the junior athlete of the year trophy here is Barbara Eltringham (rear wearing glasses) next to Max Colby. Bert and Mrs Goodwin are on the extreme left.
Queen’s Bead presentation evening, 1968 Read More »
Joy Grieveson Vaux Breweries Sportswoman of the year tankard available for purchase via Ebay August 2016 now sits behind lock and key with other trophies of Joy’s within the club.
Joy Grieveson Vaux Breweries Sportswoman of the Year Read More »
This photo was purchased from a photographer from Iceland….and I don’t mean the shop!
Joy in competitive action for GB Read More »
Joy Grieveson, September 1963 crosses the line to finish 1st in the 440 yard race setting a European Record of 53.2 seconds, followed by Ann Packer (number 4) during a Great Britain vs Sweden vs Netherlands Track & Field competition at the White City Stadium, London
Joy Grieveson sets European 440yard record Read More »
Darlington Harriers at Eastbourne School 1963. Joy Grieveson can be seen third from the right
Darlington Harriers at Eastbourne School 1963 Read More »
Top left, 1959, school children with ‘potential’ offered free memberships at the club. John Winn and Ida Nobbs both winning a pair of spikes. Bottom left gives a summary of the results with a full list far right. John Winn is showing as a Senior male however was only 15 at the time, the age
Harriers offer free memberships to attract better quality Read More »
Martin takes over from departing chairman Robin Rutherford
Martin Phillips appointed Chairman Read More »
Ian in Darlington 1955 NR Smith and E Richardson, Avlesford 1957 Ian at Leeds, 1957
Ian Barnes Wins again, and again Read More »
What can be said about Ian Barnes that hasn’t been written before. Ian who didn’t start running until his 40’s and still running into his 80’s was crowned European Indoor 1500m champion as V60, competed in World Championships, represented England broke national records (2 of which he still holds of time of writing November 2017)
Minutes taken by the club, beautifully recorded in the Early 1950’s by the then club secretary.
Club Minutes, 1950 Read More »
G.W Grieves, displaying his collection of trophies from 1948 to 1949. Hidden in the case at the back of the photo was a case of cutlery, another prize received whilst at the club.
Elizabeth Joyce “Joy” Grieveson was born on 31st October 1941 in Darlington. Joy won the silver medal in the women’s 400 metres at the 1962 European Athletics Chanmpionship in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, having taken a week’s leave from work to compete. She came in behind Maria Itkina of the Soviet Union and ahead of Tily van
Elizabeth Joyce “Joy” Grieveson Read More »
Darlington schools relay winning team 1935 with medal presented by the wife of former Olympian George Butterfield, Mrs G Butterfield. Second left is John Kenneth Harker, the father of one of our future club legends, Paul Harker who you can see more of in our 1970-1980 sections.
Darlington Schools Relay Read More »
Robert Hawkey Written by David ‘Bob’ Phillips, Great Britain’s team at the 1948 Olympics was a mixture of veterans and novices. Many of them had lost their best years – and some others who could have been at the Games had even lost their lives – during World War II. There were 14 among the
Robert Hawkey the forgotten Olympian Read More »
Darlington Harriers Holiday Training at Seaton Carew (F Walton, Miss F Fith, J Chapman, Miss F Barnigham, C Shields) Used with permission from the Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library
Training at Seaton Read More »
North Eastern Cross Country Junior medals for Douglas Robinson 1924 and 1925
Junior North Eastern Cross Country Read More »
Pease Mill girls with Darlington Harriers, 1924, Seaton Carew. (back row) F Walton, W Brown (front row) Miss F Fith, J Chapman, Miss Barningham – Used with permission from the Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library
Harriers off to Seaton Read More »
Feature article on Charles. Sadly Charles died in 1931 after a tragic accident and his funeral was attended by 100’s of people from Darlington and from the local sporting world. His coffin was carried by representatives from his sporting connections including The Harriers. Charles was a Tailor like his father and Grandfather before him and
Men of Mark – Charles Mountford Read More »
North Star, May 8th 1920
One of the Old Brigade – Bobby Stockdale Read More »
Photo from the around 1920 of Darlington Harriers (Kit was blue and white hoops). Bert Pigg pictured far right was Chairman of Darlington Wire Mills, Deputy Mayor of Darlington and a Director of the Football Club.
1920’s Team photo with Chairman Bert Pigg Read More »
Letter confirming Harriers as Junior champions of the Northern Counties 1902.
Junior Champions 1902 Read More »
Club Development officer Paul Cook introduced the Croft 5km race as a standalone race. Unfortunately on the day the weather was not kind to the athletes. Photo supplied by Karen Harland (nee Newton)
Club Introduce Croft 5km Read More »
Charles Mountford can be seen to the right of the middle doorway, back row
Darlington Harriers Team Photo 1900-01 Read More »
Charles Mountford pictured 3rd left on the back row, wearing a flat cap with Jim Blenkhorn 3rd left on the front row seated
Darlington Harriers Junior Team Photo 1902 Read More »
Full list of winners can be found here
Club Awarded Queens Award for Volunary Services Read More »
Darlington Harriers – Barclays Bank 1905. Thomas Mountford seen front row with the trophy
Darlington Team Photo 1905 Read More »
More information on the 1908 Games can be found here
Butterfield at the London Olympic Games Read More »
George Butterfield, the pub landlord who won a bag full of trophies and medals on the track, raced a dog, and now lies in a war grave in Belgium. The British went into the first day of the 1908 Olympics in confident mood. They had stepped in to save the 4th Olympiad in 1906 when
George Butterfield Read More »
Darlington Harriers, early 1900’s 1st row standing far right dressed in a suit Robert Stockdale – Used with permission from the Centre for Local Studies at Darlington Library’
Early 1900 Team Photo Read More »
Spot the difference!
Darlington Harriers Team Photo 1904-05 Read More »
J Parkinson makes it five successive wins at the Morpeth to Newcastle Race
Parkinson makes it five in a row at the Morpeth to Newcastle Race Read More »
Handicap race carried out at Feethams.
Patron’s Cap Race Handicap Read More »
Some information included in this Scottish Running article about George and his running skills can be found here
A Tribute to George Butterfield Read More »
Success again for Darlington Harriers at the 1903 Northern counties cross country championships. Communication before the invention of social media, email and text messaging
Success at Northern Counties Cross Country Championships Read More »
George Butterfield – Northern counties junior cross country champion 1902.
Butterfield, Northern Junior Cross Country Champion 1902 Read More »
Horace Armstrong, vice captain at the time of George Butterfield was the first winner of this trophy Horace was a celebrated champion, winning this one mile flat race in a reported 4mins 17 seconds. That would have been more or less world record pace at the time, although there is an assumption that it wasn’t
R.J. ‘Bob’ Stockdale. Club captain for 6 years and a self confessed plodder.
Captain Bob Stockdale, ‘The Plodder’ Read More »
Joy Grieveson in action Joy who had a personal 400m best of 53.12 which she achieved in 1963. Joy also won a silver medal at the European Championships in 1962 as well as competing in Commonwealth and Olympic Games for Great Britain. We have also produced numerous club representatives at International, National, Regional, County, Town,
Hole in the Wall Darlington public house in Darlington’s market square remembers club legend George Butterfield. After running the International Cross Country Championship in 1906, George Butterfield won the Northern title at 440 yard and 1 mile that summer. He was the winner of the AAA mile title for three successive years (1904-06) with his
Butterfield Dies in Action Read More »
Fleece Hotel Blackwellgate, Darlington, the venue for the Harriers dinner. Unfortunately the Hotel was demolished in the late 1960’s/early 1970’s
A solid gold medal from North Eastern Counties Cross Country Association inscribed “Senior J Blenkhorn 1898.” Now sits proudly with his grandson Jim Blenkhorn. His grandson was led to believe that he stopped racing when he was leant on more than once to throw a race for money! Apparently, in those days, illegal bets were
North Eastern Counties Cross Country Association Read More »