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Tom being fed by Alf Pope at White City in 1933

The Brotherhood of Centurions Archives

Original material reflecting the history of the Centurions has now been deposited at the Surrey History Centre in Woking, Surrey (27th October 2011).

Centurions are encouraged to visit the Archives and see for themselves: visit their website Surrey History Centre [external website] for information on how to view our archvies..

You can take a Surrey County Libraries ticket or a County Archive Research Network (CARN) card to use the collections, but if you do not have either of these, take something official as proof of ID and address, such as a driving licence or bank statement.
It is advisable to book before you visit Surrey History Centre: Telephone 01483 518737 and quote the Centurions Accession Register number 8923 (Copy of Accession Receipt). The material will then be ready fo ryou to view on arrival.

If you have any material which you would like to be placed in the Archive - please contact Chris Flint (Hon.Secreatry) or Kathy Crilley (Assistant Secretary) and we can make arrangements for material to be deposited at SHC on your behalf.

Index of material at SHC.

Minute Book One
Minute Book Three
Results sheets: 1911-1987
Scrapbook: 1910-1964
Race programmes: 1988-2004
Centurions Handbook revised edition 2011

From the Archives.....

Photos and stories from our History

Above

1933

Cover of a leaflet listing exhibits in a photographic exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery in 1985 entitled "The Sporting Thirties".

The front cover is dominated by a very evocative photo of Tom being fed by Alf Pope at White City in 1933

London to Brighton

Further afield, Centurions can be spotted on YouTube footage of past Roubaix 28 hour races:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oba1C2n7AwM

Also..

Paris-Colmar: Can you spot Colin Young and Paddy Dowling??
http://www.ina.fr/media/entretiens/video/CPF04006252/la-plus-longue-marche.fr.html

More PC footage....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuVpLdX6hcA&feature=share

More on the long distance classic races

1911- 2011

The Centurions celebrate their Centenary in 2011

The major event of the celebrations was the Centenary Dinner which was held at the House of Commons on 14th May 2011.

A total of 164 Centurions and guests enjoyed the evening full of toasts and (short) speeches and catching up with old friends.

Read all about the evening .......

Centenary Dinner
Happy Memories - the toasts, the menu...
Toast to The Society
Photo Gallery (to come)

The Centenary Year 100 miles was organised by Surrey Walking Club and held on 2nd-3rd July at Lingfield Park, Surrey.

As part of our History, Centurions relate tales of their early races and how they reached that 100 miles.