On Tuesday 21st February 1961, a Showbiz side took on a Jockeys X1 at Loftus Road in aid of charity. A match report appeared in the Acton Gazette and Post the following week: ‘Tommy Steele struggled to get his muddy boot laces tied and Dave King stretched and pushed trying to slip a rather ill-fitting Continue reading
Month: May 2016
The Blue Plaque in Hammersmith that commemorates the planning of the D-Day Landings
Following our latest trip to the Hammersmith archive, Bernard Lambert, Colin Woodley and I headed up the Hammersmith Road to ‘Latymers’ for some lunch. Whilst taking a photograph of the pub, Colin noticed an interesting building situated through the trees. A closer inspection revealed a blue plaque on the outside wall that commemorated the planning Continue reading
QPR v ‘The Army’ at Highbury on 10th February 1951
On the 10th February 1951 the R’s were involved in a Football Combination Cup tie against Arsenal at Loftus Road. Whilst at Highbury the Rangers 1st team were taking on an Army X1 in a friendly match. The programme notes explained the reason for the game: ‘As our First team were without a league game Continue reading
From 1939: ‘Is this Rangers’ Promotion Year?
On 19th August, ahead of the start of the 1939/40 season local newspaper the Marylebone Mercury & West London, posed the following question: ‘Is this Rangers’ Promotion Year?’ ‘Manager Ted Vizard, Queen’s Park Rangers’ most important close-season “capture” believes he has abundant talent from which to mould a promotion winning side at Loftus Road this Continue reading
On this Day: The QPR Promotion Parade in 2004
On 8th May 2004, the R’s clinched promotion from Division Two with a memorable 3-1 win at Hillsborough. The BBC then reported that: ‘Thousands of QPR fans are expected to turn out for an open-top bus parade through Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith to mark the club’s promotion. Wednesday’s parade will start on Uxbridge Road and Continue reading
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – Percy Skilton
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – P. G. Skilton Taddy & Co. produced three sets of cards in their Prominent Footballer series; 1907, 1908 and finally 1913. This particular card is from the second series that was issued in 1908. Once again the series included two different back designs, Continue reading
When the Largest European Film Studios were located in Shepherd’s Bush
The following article from 1933 was written by Ellis Coughter and appeared in the Meccano magazine. It provides a wonderful insight into British film production during that period. An extract follows: ‘One of the most interesting features of the cinematograph world since the War, has been the steady development of the British film industry. During Continue reading
QPR (1) – Bristol City (0)
Team: Ingram, Onuoha, Hall, Hill, Kpekawa, Henry, Faurlin, Gladwin (Petrasso), Chery (Hoilett), El Khayati, Washington (Polter) Subs Not Used: Lumley, Perch, Prohouly, Grego-Cox Attendance: 16,679 (including 1,699 City fans) There were several changes for our final game of the season. Conor Washington was in from the start, playing alone upfront. Nasser El Khayati and Tjaronn Continue reading
The Indy R’s Fundraising Presentation to Stan Bowles
My limited edition 18th Indy R’s badge was produced in order to raise some funds towards Stan’s on-going care. It quickly sold out of course and I would like to thank everyone who purchased one (or more in some cases). Some (of around 80 people) even contributed more than the ¬£5 asking price, which nudged Continue reading
The 19th Independent R’s Badge
My latest badge has been selling steadily from day one. Taking into account sales and firm orders, at the time of writing, I have 26 available. The badge was limited to 100 and is based on the Swedish R’s flag. The design was sanctioned with their approval of course. They are priced at ¬£3 each Continue reading