Clifton rfc is bristols oldest club, and one of the oldest in the world. Lewis, steve and griffiths, john wales, the essential history of rugby union. It is available in the major south african book stores. Clifton upondunsmore is a village and civil parish in the rugby borough of warwickshire in england on the northeastern outskirts of rugby, approximately 2 miles 3. The parish is situated on the banks of the avon, and comprises by.
One of worlds oldest rugby football clubs shares150 year. The cemetery contains a memorial to rupert brooke which has been erected on the family grave. There are also strong links for junior players with clifton rugby football club. Sports plays an important part at clifton college rugby. I am the club historian for clifton rugby football club in bristol and an active member of the. Clifton rugby club was formed on 27 september 1872 at the kings arms on blackboy hill in clifton, bristol. For college, club and country a history of clifton rugby club. Clifton road surgery information about the doctors. Gloucester academy no 8 to make debut after impressing in clifton colours this season. Clifton rfc one hundred years with the clifton rugby football club edited by horrace hutt. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of.
History of the clifton rugby football club book ebay. Cliftonupondunsmore is a village and civil parish in the rugby borough of warwickshire in england on the northeastern outskirts of rugby, approximately 2 miles 3. For college, club and country a history of clifton rugby club casey, patrick, hale, richard on. We aim to provide young rugby players with every opportunity to develop their skills, reach their full potential, and enjoy their participation in the sport. The perfect coloring book for every child that loves rugby. Rugby also lends its name to rugby football, after william webb ellis picked up the ball and ran with it. Personalised rugby newspaper books historic newspapers. Sir robert clifton is the patron, and likewise lord and owner of the whole parish, which contains 1500 acres of land, including the ancient hamlet of glapton, that forms part of the village and is now almost lost in the general name of clifton, its own name being seldom used except in the parish documents, in which the parish is sometimes. We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and. Interest will be charged on overdue accounts at a rate of prime plus 2%. The first in 1909, history of clifton rugby football club 18721909 by frank c hawkins, gave a yearbyyear account of the club.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. This has been brought about by the fire that devastated the clifton rowing clubs hall on february 18th 1952. Clifton rugby football club is an english rugby union club founded in clifton, bristol. The 1922 edition was an extended version of the 1909 book, renamed 50. The village is located upon a hill, and the oxford canal runs past at the foot of the hill. The oldest interschool rugby match in england is between clifton college and marlborough college. In 1972 the centenary year was commemorated by a book called 100 years with clifton rugby football club. Zoe has a wealth of property experience built over a 20 year tenure in the market. However most midlands villages had evolved open fields around a single central settlement by the end of the 11th century. At least two centuries of rugbys history are written in the stones and other monuments to tradition that stand around the school close, where in 1823, local lad william webb ellis, with a fine disregard for the rules of football, took the ball in his arms and ran with it, originating the game of rugby football. The history of this club up to the present day is a book by patrick casey and richard hale. Once boasting one of the longest platforms in the country, the junction was a major hub.
Published by mx publishing on the 1st november 2009. At the agm of the group on thursday 7th january 2016 all the officers were reelected and it was agreed that the subscriptions should remain the same as last year. This is an extended version of the 1909 history of clifton rugby football club 18721909. A number of the boroughs churches also take part in heritage open days, including st andrews in the town centre, newbolds st botolphs and the church of the ascension at clifton road cemetery. Clifton is both a suburb of bristol and the name of one of the citys 35 council wards. The first in 1909, history of clifton rugby football club 18721909 by frank c hawkins, gave a yearbyyear account of. First played in 1864, the fixture celebrates its 150th year in 2014. Clifton road is rugby s oldest cemetery, situated near to the town centre and was opened for burials in 1863. Team sport is an important feature of life here at the preparatory school. Rupert brooke is buried on the greek island of skyros. School fees are due in advance at the beginning of each term. Clifton rfc fifty years with the clifton rugby football club by frank c hawkins and e seymour bell.
Rugby borough page 2 cliftonupondunsmore parish council. Rugby team from bristol playing in national league 2 south we are currently working on removing any. Art is like a rainbow, neverending and brightly colored. Clifton upon dunsmore local history group cliftonupon.
See the new renovations to the clubrooms and book for your next event at. World rugby one hundred years of rugby 18861986 edited by don rutherford. Clifton rugby club was formed on 27th september 1872 at the kings arms on blackboy hill in clifton, bristol. Cliftonupondunsmore cofe primary school station road cliftonupondunsmore rugby warwickshire cv23 0bt.
Rugbys booming population could be attributed both to its famous school, and the advent of the railways. The secretary of the rugby club had used a shed at the rear of the hall to store the rugby clubs records which. We aim to provide young rugby players with every opportunity to develop their skills enquiries since the government closure of all schools in the uk on 20th march, clifton college is supporting the covid19 response by providing childcare for our clifton pupils whose parents are recognised key workers. The doctors and staff at clifton road surgery in rugby are proud to offer the highest standard of patientcentred healthcare. It is a book of great delight and takes selfcontrol to stop dipping into it and it is not easy to put down. Incidentals will be charged to the fee account as and when incurred. General sir arthur benjamin clifton by william slater c1838 national portrait.
Clifton, the independent boys school in durban, is situated in the beautiful suburb of morningside. One of worlds oldest rugby football clubs shares150. Clifton college rugby coaches are all licensed by the rfu and attend sessions every year to improve their. Mar 19, 2020 it is a book of great delight and takes selfcontrol to stop dipping into it and it is not easy to put down. The history of this club up to the present day is a book by patrick casey and. Clifton play on a highquality south west school circuit, current fixtures. Not just a history of clifton rugby football club but also background on the. Cliftonupondunsmore primary school the good schools guide. In 2009, his social history of english rugby union was. For college, club and country a history of clifton rugby. Clifton rugby club inland north road, waitara, new zealand 4383 rated 4. First xv overview first xv squad match center become a clifton member.
A state school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 11. The population of the parish taken at the 2011 census was 1,304. We are lucky to have an excellent history site run by patrick casey. His previous books include rugby s great split, rugby league in twentieth century britain, and a social history of english rugby union, each of which won the aberdare prize for sports history book of the year. The old hall is a grade ii listed building in clifton upon dunsmore, warwickshire, england. We are proud to offer a worldclass, holistic education for boys from grade r through to grade 12, catering specifically to the development of boys into responsible, confident and competent young men. Find the history book of your favourite team or country here for an amazing piece of rugby memorabilia. Cemeteries clifton road cemetery rugby borough council.
The waitara delegate to the first meeting of the taranaki rugby union was a mr coad as the clifton representative, so we can gather that through the amalgamation of waitara and tikorangi, the club as clifton dates from that year 1889. And rugby family history group and rugby local history research group both support the event with displays at rugby library from the thursday. Independent examination board examination fee grade 12 candidate is r7,115. Rugby is the major sport for boys in the autumn term, and is played from year 3 onwards. At least two centuries of rugbys history are written in the stones and other monuments to tradition that stand around the school close, where in 1823, local lad william webb ellis, with a fine disregard for the rules of football, took the ball in his arms and ran with it.
His previous books include rugbys great split, rugby league in twentieth century britain, and a social history of english rugby union, each of which won the aberdare prize for sports history book of the year. Limited edition no 88 of 200 history of somerset side. Clifton rfc history of the clifton rugby football club by frank c hawkins limited edition no 88 of 200 history of somerset side. The clifton ward also includes the areas of cliftonwood and hotwells. While rugby is mentioned in the domesday book the form of the settlement at that date is not known for certain. There is a copy in bristol central reference library.
Started in 2002 uk is the website created by patrick casey which gives the history of clifton rugby football club, the oldest club in bristol. Clifton rfc history of the clifton rugby football club by frank c hawkins. Nov 10, 2009 new york, ny prweb november 10, 2009 for college club and country a history of clifton rugby football club is a stunning new 312 page book giving a historical account of one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world, with direct links to the roots of the game at rugby school and a long association with clifton college. Clifton rugby football club assistant safeguarding officers are, o hilary vaughan. Family concession a 33% rebate on the tuition fees of the. To the north of the village is the river avon threequarters of a mile east of clifton is dow bridge the point at which.
More about the history of the mill and the adjacent farm, which still survives, can be found in clifton on dunsmore mill. Box 156 inland north road waitara taranaki 4346 kelly moeahu facilities manager phone. Rugby history a great selection of rugby books rugby relics. The 1922 edition was an extended version of the 1909 book, renamed 50 years with the clifton football club. Clifton bears the distinction of being the most easterly village in warwickshire, albeit that hillmorton extends further east, it has been subsumed into the town of rugby. The history of clifton rugby club has been written in three books so far. Signed and dedicated by the author, gordon young, to titlepage.