Club History

For as long as anyone can remember the year given for the foundation of the Association is 1884.

The main evidence so far found for this is that a “JUBILEE” Dinner was held at the Guild Tavern on Wednesday 28 November 1934. We in fact have one of the tickets. It sounded a very formal affair, but there were humorous parts. The Chairman was COLONEL R. F. RATCLIFF C.M.G., V.D. Baiting up commenced at 6-30. Our earliest records (datedi 887 to 1897) are referred to as the ACCOUNT BOOK. This contains a list of members and subscriptions.

The earliest Committee Minute Book is dated 1892, and the earliest A.G.M, Minute Book dated 1900 to 1932. It is our intention to research these and many other books and documents. We in fact have a Royal Seal (Queen Victoria) as part of proof of title to Fishing Rights on the River Dove.

CAN YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU JOINED?

Another intention is to put certain of these documents on display at the Angling Club.