History of Queens Park Harriers.

The beginning of Club goes back to 1887 when a group of boys from St.Judes Institute, Queens Park, decided to form a sports club which included amongst its activities both athletics and football.The football section apparently disagreed with the Vicar and broke away to form a club which eventually became Queens Park Rangers F.C.Originally the Club  had no track and races were held along Ilbert Street,Queens Park and later along the rural Harrow Road.Housing developments forced the Club to repeatedly move its headquarters but this did not prevent it expanding and growing in stature.

Colours of the Club are the well known Red and White hooped vests known as the "Danebury Hoops" presented by Mr Tom Cannon whose horse racing colours they were during his Presidential Year in 1902-03.

             Eddie Toms 1924 Olympic 4x400 metres bronze medalist.

QPH members who have represented Britain internationally include.

Eddie Toms who won an Olympic Bronze medal in the 4x400m relay of the 1924 Olympic games
Bert Ives in 1mile and cross country events.
Mike Lindsay in the shot and discus.
Chris Lindsay in the 440yards event.
Tony Cunnew in the shot and discus throws.
Peter Tancred in the shot and discus throws.
Norman Futter in 400m Hurdles.
Derek Cole in the long jump.
Alan Lerwill in the long Jump.
Maurice Pugh in middle distance running events.
Marion Bell in the long Jump.
Diane Smith - a World junior 200m Champion.
John Wilson in 400m.
Peter Browne in 800m.
Rupert Charles in high Jump.
John Willoughby in Cross Country races for Veterans.