The History of Shropshire Chess

In this feature I will explore the history of chess in the county through some of the many characters who have graced the Shropshire chess scene over the years. I will rely heavily on the work of David Everington, local chess historian, and will include extracts from his books, "Shropshire Chess 1933 - 1973", and "D is for Dummkopf - More Shropshire Chess 1974-1984". Much of his early material in turn came from a scrapbook kept by Jack Baldwin of chess cuttings from Rev.Lacy-Hulbert's column in the Ludlow Standard. Other contributions are welcome - please email keithtabner@hotmail.com. - Keith Tabner

Chapter 1 - 1850 - 1929

Chapter 2 - 1930 - 1939

Chapter 3 - 1940 - 1949

Chapter 4 - 1950 - 1959

Chapter 5 - 1960 - 1969

Chapter 6 - 1970 - 1979

Chapter 7 - 1980 - 1989

Chapter 8 - 1990 - 1999

Chapter 9 - 2000 - 2005

Appendix 1 - Past Winners - E.Groom Trophy

Appendix 2 - Past Winners - Cox Trophy

Appendix 3 - Past Winners - League Div.1

Appendix 4 - Past Winners - League Div.2