Vincent's Club on:
[Wikipedia]
[Google]
[Amazon]
Vincent's Club is a sports club predominantly but not exclusively for
Vincent's Club
', Vincent's Club, Oxford, UK. Vincent's Club is located in upstairs premises off the
Vincent's Club website
{{Authority control Organizations established in 1863 Gentlemen's clubs in England Oxford student sports clubs
Oxford blue
A blue is an award of sporting colours earned by athletes at some universities and schools for competition at the highest level. The awarding of blues began at Oxford and Cambridge universities in England. They are now awarded at a number of other ...
s at Oxford University
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the ...
.
The club was founded in 1863 by oarsman Walter Bradford Woodgate
Walter Bradford Woodgate (20 September 1841 – 1 November 1920) was a British barrister and oarsman who won the Wingfield Sculls three times, and various events at Henley Royal Regatta including the Silver Goblets five times and the Diamond Cha ...
(1841–1920) of Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College (BNC) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It began as Brasenose Hall in the 13th century, before being founded as a college in 1509. The library and chapel were added in the mi ...
, and he was the first president of the club. Woodgate stated that Vincent's "should consist of the picked hundred of the University, selected for all-round qualities; social, physical and intellectual qualities being duly considered."J. C. Masterman, Vincent's Club
', Vincent's Club, Oxford, UK. Vincent's Club is located in upstairs premises off the
High Street
High Street is a common street name for the primary business street of a city, town, or village, especially in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. It implies that it is the focal point for business, especially shopping. It is also a metonym fo ...
at 1A King Edward Street in central Oxford
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the ...
. The Club was originally located in the old reading rooms which J. H. Vincent, a printer, had previously kept at 90 High Street. Members are elected for life. The club's constitution was amended to permit the admission of women on 9 March 2016.
Notable members
Manon JohnesPresidents
, Jack Gordon, , 2022, ,See also
*Hawks' Club
The Hawks' Club is a members-only social club for sportsmen at the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1872, the club represents the best sportsmen in the University of Cambridge. Membership is by election only, and the usual criterion is that th ...
, the equivalent sports club at the University of Cambridge
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
, established =
, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
References
External links
Vincent's Club website
{{Authority control Organizations established in 1863 Gentlemen's clubs in England Oxford student sports clubs