Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers

Founded: 1985

Identity Code: KPH

HQ: Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3PB

Formed following a merger of Polytechnic Harriers (founded 1883) and Royal Borough of Kingston AC.

The Polytechnic Harriers was founded by philanthropist Quintin Hogg in 1883. He was a firm believer in the health-giving and character-building qualities of sport.

For the first four years, Polytechnic Harriers were known as the Hanover United AC, and were the athletics arm of Quintin Hogg’s Regent Street Polytechnic. The Polytechnic Harriers merged with The Royal Borough of Kingston AC, a women’s club that evolved from Surrey AC.

Colours: Blue and Black separated by a white diagonal stripe

Website: www.kingstonandpoly.org