Newham and Essex Beagles

Newham and Essex Beagles are one of the leading athletics clubs in Great Britain. The club was formed in 1887 as the Beaumont Harriers but became the Beagles in July 1891. Headquarters are at the Terence McMillan Stadium in the London Borough of Newham, East London. The club is extremely close to the site of the 2012 Olympic Games and is situated in a host borough. The club competes in the British League and Southern League along with the National Junior League and Young Athletes League for competitors under the ages of 20 and 17. Notable athletes have included: Named after Terence Mcmillan: First Charter Mayor of Newham 1965-66. The track was originally cinder although it is not shown on a 1971 OS map. The opening meeting of the...