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Bob Dobson · 06-10-2011, 13:29

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.

06-10-2011, 13:29	#1
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158674	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.