A couple of years ago, Robert Elms’ superb ‘Notes & Queries’ slot on BBC Radio London featured a wonderful tale about the antics of a troupe of escaped monkeys that had begun in Latimer Road. This prompted me to ask Colin Woodley to search the newspaper archives for further details. On 22nd November 1926 the Continue reading
A 6-0 Win for the Rangers over Brighton United in 1899, but the result was later expunged!
Team: Clutterbuck, Knowles, McConnell, Crawford (capt), Tennant, Keech, Smith (T), Haywood, Bedingfield, Turnbull, Cowie Attendance: 4,000 QPR’s eagerly awaited opening match in the Southern League (Division 1) took place against Brighton United at Kensal Rise on 2nd September 1899. The Kilburn Times reported on the game the following week: ‘Last Saturday’s match between Queen’s Park Continue reading
Queen’s Park was announced as a New London Park in 1887
The following article appeared in Lloyd’s Weekly on 6th November 1887: ‘The Lord Mayor yesterday afternoon dedicated to the free use of the public for ever a recreation ground at Kilburn, which by the special permission of her Majesty, will be known as Queen’s Park. The ground will be readily accessible to the large population Continue reading
Six Thousand R’s Fans were expected to travel to Derby for the FA Cup Replay
On 26th February 1948, QPR drew 1-1 with Derby County at Loftus Road in the FA Cup 6th round. Over 28,000 witnessed the match and Johnny Hartburn scored the Rangers goal. The day before the replay, the QPR team travelled up to Derby from St. Pancras on the 4.15pm train. Six thousand R’s fans were Continue reading
The Third QPR Supporters’ Club AGM in1938
Last month I featured the 1936 Supporter’s Club meeting and it became clearly evident that great strides had been made two years on. The following article appeared in the West London Observer on 27th May 1938: ‘A large portion of the Loftus Road side of the QPR ground is to be extended and covered over. Continue reading
Ian Gillard: Ron Phillips’ 1973 Letter to all Football League Clubs
I recently picked up a copy of a letter that was issued by Ron Phillips on 27th November 1973 to all Football League Clubs: ‘We wish to inform you that we are prepared to receive offers for the transfer of the under-mentioned player: Dear Sir, IAN GILLARD – 23 years old. Full-back. (single) – 78 Continue reading
It was Crowded & Enthusiastic, the 1936 QPR Supporters Club Meeting in the Harrow Road
The following article appeared in the Middlesex County Times on 21st March 1936: ‘On Thursday night in last week the second public meeting of the Queen’s Park Rangers’ Supporters Club, held at Queen’s Park Congregational Hall. Harrow-road, attracted hundreds of members and supporters. The chair was taken at the start in the temporary absence of Continue reading
Adventure’ Comic’s ‘Famous Club Colours & Players’ Series featured QPR’s Jimmy Birch in 1923
Better described as a ‘Lively, Healthy and Up-to-Date Story Paper’, the first edition of ‘Adventure’ hit the streets on 17th September 1921. On the 17th February 1923, the first sheet of nine footballers was issued and the players included were: Cliff Jones of Burnley, F. Knowles of Stockport County and Linfield’s Bob Wallace. I managed Continue reading
The White Football – “It certainly is a Novel suggestion” – London Opinion Divided
The following article appeared in the Belfast Telegraph on 5th August 1927: ‘Opinion in London’s football circles is reported sharply divided on the desirability of using a white ball to enable the spectators to follow the play better. With this end in view Arsenal have decided to experiment with a white ball at their first Continue reading
The 1904 Preview of QPR’s forthcoming Match at Luton Town
With Luton’s promotion to the Championship, the R’s will be travelling to Kenilworth Road once again next season. In 1904 the Hatters were based at their former Dunstable Road ground and on the 12th November, QPR took on the hosts in a Southern League fixture. Ahead of the game, “Strawopolis” wrote a preview of the Continue reading
