Presentation Events
A glimpse into the Association’s presentation evenings, when trophies, prizes and sporting achievements were celebrated in style.
These remarkable photographs capture some of H&DAA’s earliest award ceremonies, including gatherings at Hull’s White Lion Hotel. They also leave us with a few mysteries — particularly what became of the impressive collection of trophies.
The Annual Presentation — 1964
The whereabouts of many of these trophies are now unknown. Some were reportedly seen in an Association storage building at Leven Canal during the late 1960s.
More Moments from the Archives
A Link to Our Past
The Hay Family and River Hull Angling Club
The photograph believed to date from around 1919 includes members of the Hay family, who played an important role in local angling history.
Harold Hay is the boy on the right. William Edward Hay is pictured holding a fishing rod, third from the right in the bottom row, while his brother Billy sits behind him, to the left of the table. The Hay family maintained a long association with local angling organisations.
Can You Help Solve the Mystery?
Do you recognise anyone in these photographs, remember the presentation evenings or know what happened to the trophies? We’d love to hear from you.
