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'''Birchfield Harriers''' is an ] club, founded in 1877. Its home is at ]'s ], ]. '''Birchfield Harriers''' is an ] club, founded in 1877. Its home is at ]'s ], England.


As well as welcoming recreational runners they cater for all levels of experience up to and including ] athletes whether able-bodied or ]-using athletes. As well as welcoming recreational runners they cater for all levels of experience up to and including ] athletes whether able-bodied or ]-using athletes.
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== History == == History ==


The Harriers were named after the ] district of Birmingham.<ref name="BH1988" /> Their previous home (from 1929-77<ref name="BH1988">{{cite book|last1=Alexander|first1=William O|last2=Morgan|first2=Wilfred|title=The History of Birchfield Harriers 1877-1988|year=1988|publisher=Birchfield Harriers|isbn=0-9514082-0-8}}</ref>), at nearby ], was ].<ref name="BH1988" /> It still carries their badge, a running ], rendered in this case in ] style, carved in 1929 and attributed to ].<ref name="Noszlopy">Public Sculpture of Birmingham, George T. Noszlopy, Liverpool University Press, 1998, {{ISBN|0-85323-682-8}}</ref> Both venues were named for members of the Alexander family, who were prominent members of the club.<ref name="BH1988" /> The Harriers were named after the ] district of Birmingham.<ref name="BH1988" /> Their previous home (from 1929 to 1977<ref name="BH1988">{{cite book|last1=Alexander|first1=William O|last2=Morgan|first2=Wilfred|title=The History of Birchfield Harriers 1877-1988|year=1988|publisher=Birchfield Harriers|isbn=0-9514082-0-8}}</ref>), at nearby ], was ].<ref name="BH1988" /> It still carries their badge, a running ], rendered in this case in ] style, carved in 1929 and attributed to ].<ref name="Noszlopy">Public Sculpture of Birmingham, George T. Noszlopy, Liverpool University Press, 1998, {{ISBN|0-85323-682-8}}</ref> Both venues were named for members of the Alexander family, who were prominent members of the club.<ref name="BH1988" />


Tom McCook, a former athlete and club chairman, was the club's President from 2001 until standing down at the end of 2013.<ref name="GBO-2012-01-04">{{cite news|title=Devoted to his sport and club for 45 years|date=2013-01-04|work=Great Barr Observer|page=4}}</ref> Tom McCook, a former athlete and club chairman, was the club's President from 2001 until standing down at the end of 2013.<ref name="GBO-2012-01-04">{{cite news|title=Devoted to his sport and club for 45 years|date=2013-01-04|work=Great Barr Observer|page=4}}</ref>
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==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.birchfieldharriers.net}} * {{Official website|http://www.birchfieldharriers.com}}
* Recorded 1980 with a former Harrier * Recorded 1980 with a former Harrier


Latest revision as of 15:58, 21 November 2024

Athletics club

Birchfield Harriers' badge on Perry Barr Stadium

Birchfield Harriers is an athletics club, founded in 1877. Its home is at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, England.

As well as welcoming recreational runners they cater for all levels of experience up to and including Olympic athletes whether able-bodied or wheelchair-using athletes.

The Club's motto is Fleet and Free.

History

The Harriers were named after the Birchfield district of Birmingham. Their previous home (from 1929 to 1977), at nearby Perry Barr, was Alexander Sports Ground. It still carries their badge, a running stag, rendered in this case in Art Deco style, carved in 1929 and attributed to William Bloye. Both venues were named for members of the Alexander family, who were prominent members of the club.

Tom McCook, a former athlete and club chairman, was the club's President from 2001 until standing down at the end of 2013.

Honours

Members

The Alexander Stadium

Bibliography

  • Alexander, William O; Morgan, Wilfred (1988). The History of Birchfield Harriers 1877-1988. Birchfield Harriers. ISBN 0-9514082-0-8.
  • Rogers, Gareth; Morgan, Wilfred; McCook, Tom (2005). Fleet and Free — A History of Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club. Tempus. ISBN 0-7524-3523-X.

References

  1. ^ Alexander, William O; Morgan, Wilfred (1988). The History of Birchfield Harriers 1877-1988. Birchfield Harriers. ISBN 0-9514082-0-8.
  2. Public Sculpture of Birmingham, George T. Noszlopy, Liverpool University Press, 1998, ISBN 0-85323-682-8
  3. "Devoted to his sport and club for 45 years". Great Barr Observer. 4 January 2013. p. 4.
  4. "No. 56070". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 July 2008. pp. 9–12.
  5. Savvas, Christina (31 December 2010). "Birchfield Harriers coach Norma Blaine receives an MBE for her services to athletics". Birmingham Mail. MIN. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  6. Stuart, Julia (20 April 2004). "Athletics: 50 years ago, Roger Bannister became a sporting legend with his four-minute mile. Why is his female equivalent just seen as an also-ran?". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011.
  7. "Peter Radford". Hall of Fame. UK Athletics. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
  8. "Scott Rider". European Athletic Association. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  9. Philpotts, Chris (8 October 2010). "Pub runs with hero's reputation for unexpected triumphs". Great Barr Observer. Birmingham: Central Independent News & Media Ltd. pp. 4–5.
  10. Andrews, Harry (2008). The Follies of a Victorian Athlete (William Snook 1861-1916). Leonie Press (Anne Loader Publications). ISBN 978-1-901253-56-6.

External links

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