This extensive section of
Rotary Global History was initiated early in the
development
of the project, following a discussion between 2001-2002 RIBI
President David Liddiatt of Great Britain and project founder
Jack Selway.
Initially, it was the "1911" clubs which caused the
expansion of what was then a much smaller project called "RotaryFirstFifty"
to "RotaryFirst100" in order that the early clubs of the UK and
Ireland might be included.
Since then,
two historians in the UK have joined the project, and, as
you can see on the left, much of the early history from "Across the
Pond," has been added. Our history fellows have provided us
with background on the early clubs, RI and RIBI presidents and many
other interesting histories.
You'll enjoy the story of the "Forgotten
Editor" and all the other heritage of Rotary in Ireland and
the UK.
Also, read the story of the
"missing" Rotarian
David Shelly Nicholl, an editor of the RIBI magazine.
Also read the
article that preceded one of our
historian's book "Paul Harris in England."
This page was edited on
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Also see our
regional history section
Watch for our coverage of "100 Years" in the UK
and Ireland.
