Philip Pearson

Philip Pearson was a well known professional sculler from Blyth Rowing Club. The Blyth club had two consistent rowing families, the Pearsons and the Allens. Philip Pearson was a professional sculler in the early 1900s and his sons were Robert (Bob), Thomas (Tom), Philip (Pip), Douglas and Jim. Jim's son (also Philip) was a significant sculler for the club in the 1970s

Pictured in 1900

Blyth RC International crew 1901

Blyth RC International crew 1903

The above photograph is of the International crew from Blyth in 1903. Philip Pearson is pictured far right at the back.