Club History
A history of over 100 years provides many fascinating stories and amusing anecdotes. Many of these are told in the Club’s centenary history “Unbroken Contact,” which tells the story of Surrey Walking Club, and of walking for athletics and recreation, from the days of the celebrated pedestrians to the present day. (“Unbroken Contact” is available from the Hon Secretary.)
The club is proud of its distinguished history both of nurturing international talent and equally proud of all its members, whatever their age and experience. Club members have excelled at all distances, and include many national and international record holders. Some of their achievements are listed here . The Club’s London to Brighton 52 mile race, held annually until the 1980s, quickly became world famous and attracted the best walkers of their day. Many of the results of this famous race are listed here
The Club Bone, thought to be the thigh bone of an ox, was presented to the Club in 1913, and is still passed to each new President on taking office for use as a gavel at committee meetings. The Club’s badge for nearly 40 years was the swastika, an ancient symbol of good fortune. Unfortunately the Club was not alone in its choice, and resented the adoption of its cherished emblem by those with less sportsmanlike intentions. The Club's new badge reflects the fact that members have enjoyed walking the broad road and the narrow country path as symbolised by the broad and narrow bands
The club is proud of its distinguished history both of nurturing international talent and equally proud of all its members, whatever their age and experience. Club members have excelled at all distances, and include many national and international record holders. Some of their achievements are listed here . The Club’s London to Brighton 52 mile race, held annually until the 1980s, quickly became world famous and attracted the best walkers of their day. Many of the results of this famous race are listed here
The Club Bone, thought to be the thigh bone of an ox, was presented to the Club in 1913, and is still passed to each new President on taking office for use as a gavel at committee meetings. The Club’s badge for nearly 40 years was the swastika, an ancient symbol of good fortune. Unfortunately the Club was not alone in its choice, and resented the adoption of its cherished emblem by those with less sportsmanlike intentions. The Club's new badge reflects the fact that members have enjoyed walking the broad road and the narrow country path as symbolised by the broad and narrow bands