Thames Valley Harriers

Founded: 1887

Identity Code: TVH

HQ: Linford Christie Sports Centre, Linford Christie Road, London, W12 0DF

Originally East Twickenham Harriers, in 1888 the club became Twickenham Harriers, before taking the name Thames Valley Harriers on November 14 1890. Early headquarters included the King’s Head Hotel in Twickenham, Boileau Arms in Barnes, Milford Arms in Isleworth, The Tulip Tree in Richmond, Coach and Horses in Isleworth and in 1928, White Hart Hotel, Cranford.

The club joined the BAL in 1969 and the UKWAL 2004.

In 1914, the Wormwood Scrubs Naval Air Station occupied the site of the Linford Christie Stadium.

Honours: BAL Champions – 1970, 1971 and 1994. UKWAL Champions – 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. NAL Champions – 2021, 2022 and 2023. European Women’s Club Champions Cup Winners – 2016

Colours: Pale blue with vertical dark blue band on each side

Website: www.thamesvalleyharriers.com