Thames Ironworks F.C. the teams drew, this time 0–0. Eventually the final was replayed for the second time on 20 April 1896 and "The Irons" won 1–0, lifting a trophy in their first ever season. Thames Ironworks F.C. entered the London League for the 1896–97 season, even though the West Ham area was still officially part of Essex at the time. However, it was a seamless transition for the club to make as Thames Ironworks owner Arnold Hills was also president of the London League, and along with Thames Ironworks F.C. committee chairman Francis Payne, helped to draft the competition's rules. In their
Royal Holloway, University of London Boat Club boathouse. The club competes annually in the Allom Cup, held by the University of London Boat Club (UL) and competed between different colleges comprising the University of London. Royal Holloway, University of London Boat Club Royal Holloway, University of London Boat Club, known as Royal Holloway Boat Club (RHBC), is a university boat club based on the River Thames in England. The boat club was founded in 1926. The club currently boats out of Staines Boat Club, after moving from its previous location at Strode's College Boat Club in Egham, Surrey, in January 2016. RHBC has facilities for both sweep