Nottingham Rowing club records.

[crankyvet]

I have a silver trophy from the Nottingham Rowing club engraved "fixed fours" and dated 1907. I was wondering if anyone new of any membership records etc, from around that period.I am searching for the surname "Kent". I have contacted most committee club members over the years regarding this trophy but have never had a reply from them.Hope some RootsChatter out there can assist me.
Many thanks, crankyvet.

[copperbeech5]

Hi,

I don't know, but if in doubt, I always start with an email to Nottingham Archive, to see if they might have any records?  Worth a shot! 

Best wishes,
Copperbeech5

[suzard]

Hi,

How does the inscription read on the cup??

It seems "Nottingham Rowing Club " was only formed in 2006 when 2 clubs merged :
"Nottingham Boat Club" founded 1894
"Nottingham Brittania Rowing Club" founded 1869

then there is the Nottingham & union Rowing Club which was 2 clubs which amalgamated in 1946(one club was bombed in WW2 and lost all equipment and boathouse )

Maybe this is causing the problem in finding further details

Suz

[crankyvet]

Thanks again Suz,
I have emailed the Nottingham rowing club and was directed to the Nottingham & Union Rowing club.They have sent me an automated response saying someone will contact me shortly.The inscription at the top of the tankard reads "Fixed Fours" underneath this is a crest that has two crossed oars with an engraved banner around them inscribed with the words Nottingham Rowing club . Holding the two oars are what appears to be two bowmen with cap and feather (Robin Hood types, short skirts etc), They are standing either side of a shield and on that shield there appears to be a crown on the top left and top right with a cross down the length of the shield. There is also another crown at the base of the cross. Sitting atop this shield is a castle with three turrets.
there is also a small scroll at the bottom of the shield that the bowmen are standing on. It is inscribed but the writing is so small I cant even see it with my specs on using my torch.
Under all this is the date 1907. On the base of the tankard is the letter C across from that is 2, under that is something that looks like a trumpet (but i'm sure it's not) and then something,something Sheffield with a 495 stamped below that.
I've looked through my Collins antique marks book purchased some years ago at the Silver Vaults however no luck to date.

Hmm, the plot thickens. Did you get all the Hooton info I forwarded?
Talk soon,
Tony.

[johnxyz]

Apologies for a thread hi-jack, but I noticed the Hooton reference. I have a will of 1632 that refers to a Lawrence Hooton of Sneynton (married to Elizabeth Copley) and Paul Hooton of Nottingham bellfounder (married to Olive Copley, with son Paul should read Gervas - sorry)

Any use / relevance ?

[crankyvet]

Thanks JOHNXYZ, I have the Fletcher house of las here and as soon as i wake up will start searching for the names you mentioned and will be in touch,Thanks heaps.
Crankyvet.

[judi2632]

Hi Cranky

My parents visited this week and dad  told me my Grandfathers Rowing cup from the Brittania Rowing Club Nottingham  is in the attic in my parents house.

I have  not seen it as yet, so can't compare any details with you, but I will get dad to hunt it out and will get back to you with any details it might have on it.

I know my grandfather was President of the club at some point and I think I also have a photo of a dinner held at the club.

My grandfather was born in 1893 and he was rowing in his mid 20s onwards.

His name was William Thomas Screeton ( Chartered Accountant ) in Nottingham and Peterborough

As soon as I can locate the cup and the photo's I will post the details

Regards Judi

[crankyvet]

Thanks Judi,
I bet you are pretty keen to see the Rowing cup now, I would be very interested to know if it has the same detail.Great pics,It might be an idea if I invest in a magnifying glass so I can read the smaller  inscription,this might help with the identification.My grandfather Reginald Vernon Kent was born in 1886 so it's possible they new each other if we are talking about the same club.
Regards,
Crankyvet.

[Red_Fred]

Hi

Very quick one from me :- I think the club retained the use of the old Nottingham Borough Arms as part of their badge.  When the borough became a city the flanking Foresters were replaced by stags.

I used to work at the Town Clerk's Office in the 1960's and can recall that some ancient letter heads were still around in those days

Great photos !!

KRs
Malc
ps :- I went to Mundella School in the sixties and remember the club as a school rower - I also recall the "Brit" as a wonderful 60's pop venue