What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Horace Ford, the greatest target archer of all times, founded Cheltenham Archers here in 1857. He was the father of modern archery changing a Victorian amusement into an Olympic sport. Recorded plaque organisation: Cheltenham Civic Society.
Horace Ford, renowned as the greatest target archer, established the Cheltenham Archers in 1857 and is credited with transforming archery from a Victorian pastime into a serious competitive sport recognized in the Olympics.
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