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Some excellent advice. Over the next few years we should be seeing the centenaries of those clubs that were formed during the ‘rush to rugby’ in the aftermath of the Great War.
When Wakefield RFC were planning their centenary history book, we were advised to start at least five years in advance, so it is never too early to start your planning and research, especially if, like Wakefield, the club archive was bare and you are reliant on the local newspapers and interviews with former players and supporters.
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I am researching the life of Graham Budge, a Canadian-Scot who played for Scotland and the Lions, amongst others, in 1950. He was in the Black Watch during WW2 and managed to survive Italy and Monte Cassino. Later he emigrated back to British Columbia and played a large role in establishing the game there. He also helped to form Vancouver’s over-40s club The Evergreens (still going today) but unexpectedly died during a practise session at just 59. I have lots of information worthy of a book but could pen the edited highlights at a length that suits you? His family in Scotland have supplied some good photos I could send as well.
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Hi Aidan, thanks for this.We would love to hear more about Graham’s life and career. Would you like to send us an email to museum@rfu.com and we can dicuss further. Thanks
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