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Old 06-10-2011, 13:29   #1
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Accrington Grammar School - The Riley Shield

A large shield bearing the words ACCRINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL - RILEY SHIELD has been given to the Old Boys by Accrington Academy. It bears a ceramic centre showing athletes running to the tape. It was presented to the house with the most points gained in sporting activities over a year and was given by EJ Riley, the sports outfitters. Initially, in 1921, there were 5 houses, later reduced to 4. It is likely that we will be presenting it to the house with most representatives at our annual dinners. It will take a great deal of research to ascertain when it was first presented.
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Old 06-10-2011, 14:05   #2
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Re: Accrington Grammar School - The Riley Shield

The 4 Houses in 1941 were if my memory is correct,Coppice-green,Clayton-yellow, Willows-blue and Rhyddings-red.I wore red.
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Old 07-10-2011, 22:57   #3
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I think that the fifth house you mention Bob was School House
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Old 21-10-2011, 18:25   #4
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Coppice House Colours were Yellow and Clayton House were Green if I remember correctly
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Old 21-10-2011, 18:32   #5
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Spot on young Pilling. Rhyddings red, Willows blue. There could well be a few School House members at the forthcoming dinner. I will ask what colours they played in.
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