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Thames Ironworks 1. 1895/96 Flashcards

1
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Who was the founder of Thames Ironworks

A

Arnold Hills

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2
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Was Thames Ironworks the first team to establish itself in the east end

A

No

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3
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Arnold Hills owned which company

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Thames Ironworks

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4
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Arnold Hills was passionate about what

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Enriching the lives of his workforce

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5
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What did Arnold Hills do to enrich the lives of his workforce

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Set up a network of clubs and associations such as science and cycling

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6
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What pastime was considered particularly important to Arnold Hills for his workforce

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Music

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7
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What associations were set up to advance the pursuit of music at Thames Ironworks

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A temperance choir
opera
military band

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8
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Why did Arnold Hills set up so many leisurely pursuits for his workforce

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To prevent them from drinking and gambling

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9
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How was Arnold Hills successful in his younger days

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A successful footballer

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10
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Who did Arnold Hills play for in his younger days

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Oxford University and Old Harrovians with 1 England cap against Scotland

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11
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What was the publication that carried the notice of the start of a team

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Thames Ironworks Gazette

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12
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Who was asked to form the first Thames Ironworks team

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Dave Taylor

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13
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Who was Dave Taylor

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A Foreman in the shipbuilding yard and a local referee

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14
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What date was the Thames Ironwork notice on the establishment of a football team

A

29th June 1895

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15
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At the very outset Dave Taylor entered West Ham in what

A

Local cup competitions

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16
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West Ham we’re ambitious from the outset, so nit content with local competitions, Thames Ironworks entered what?

A

FA Cup

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17
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The earliest players were recruited from what team

A

Castle Swifts (reputed to be the first professional club In Essex)
St Luke’s
Anchor

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18
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What major player joined Thames Ironworks on 20th September 1895

A

Robert Stevenson from Arsenal

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19
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Where was Robert Stevenson from

A

Scotland

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20
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Thames Ironworks first played their matches at what venue

A

Hermit Road Ground (known locally as Cinder Heap)

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21
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Hermit Road was previously home to which team

A

Castle Swifts

22
Q

Who first took training for West Ham

A

Tom Robinson

23
Q

Tom Robinson was assisted by whom for training the early Thames Ironworks team

A

Robert Stevenson

24
Q

Tom Robinson previously worked with what clubs

A

St Luke’s and Castle Swifts

25
Q

With West Ham set up under Robert Stevenson and Tom Robertson who stepped down

A

Dave Taylor (to concentrate on refereeing)

26
Q

Who replaced Dave Taylor,as club secretary

A

A.T Harsent of Canning Town

27
Q

Who was the first Chairman of West Ham

A

Francis Payne

28
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Thomas Payne was also involved in several other works associations most notably what

A

Vice President of the Temperance league

29
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Other than Francis Payne who else was an active campaigner for the temperance movement

A

Arnold Hills

30
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Why was the first Ironworks team notable in its outlook

A

They were Teetotal and non smokers

31
Q

years later what did the West Ham Echo refer the Ironworks as

A

The Teetotallers

32
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Where was Thames Ironworks situated

A

Isle of Dogs, Blackwall

33
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Other than Alcohol what also was Arnold Hills opposed to

A

The rise of professionalism

34
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How did Ironworks show it’s ambition in 1895

A

By entering the FA Cup

35
Q

How did The Ironworks demonstrate a further move towards professionalism

A

When the players decided the clubs governing committee should be made of non players

36
Q

How did Arnold Hills get on with the new non playing committee in 1895

A

They were at loggerheads

As they failed to reconcile their different aims and ambitions for the club

37
Q

Who did Thames play their first game against

A

Royal Ordinance (At The Hermit Road Ground)

38
Q

What date did West Ham play their first ever game against Royal Ordinance

A

7th September 1895

39
Q

WHat was the result of Thames Ironworks first game against Royal Ordinance

A

1-2

40
Q

What was Thames Ironworks 2nd game and what was the Score

A

Dartford A, 4-0 (Their first victory)

41
Q

What was Thames Ironworks first away game on the 28th September 1895

A

Manor Park (winning 8-0)

42
Q

Who did Thames Ironworks play in their first competitive match

A

Chatham in the FA Cup (one of the leading teams in the Southern League

43
Q

what was the score against Chatham in 1895 in Thames first competitive match

A

5-0 to Chatham

44
Q

Why was the Chatham match played in 1895 considered to be a resounding success

A

earning extra revenue from switching from Home to away and raised the profile of the club

45
Q

What rudimentary innovation did Thames Ironworks use in 1895

A

Floodlights (against Old St Stephens)

46
Q

How were the Floodlights operated in 1895

A

Twelve lights - each with 2,000 candle power

47
Q

What was the overal record for the Thames Ironworks first season

A

P - 46
W - 29
D - 5
L - 12

48
Q

How did the Thames Ironworks round of their First Season

A

By winning the West Ham Charity Cup

49
Q

Who did Thames defeat to win the West Ham Charity Cup and what was the score

A

Barking (after two replays) 1-0

50
Q

WHat was the attendence of the match against Barking in the final of the West Ham Charity Cup

A

3,000

51
Q

What prestigous match was also played in Thames Ironworks inaugural Season

A

a Friendly against First Division West Bromwhich Albion

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