About this objectDinner booklet for Middlesex Wanderers 33rd annual dinner held on Sunday 29 October 1938 at Cafe Royal in London. The inner page has been signed by attendees.
Dr P.J. Bauwens of Cologne is listed as Guest of Honour and Honorary Vice President of the club. Peter Joseph "Peco" Bauwens was a German international footballer, referee and administrator and an important figure in German football across the 1900s. He became the fifth President of the German Football Association (DFB) from 1950 until his death in 1963.
Captain H.G. Alaway M.C. is listed as club President and Chairman. Horace Alaway was also the founder of the club, along with his brother Bob.
Middlesex Wanderers were a fascinating team in the history of football, truly living up to their 'Wanderer' moniker. The team toured across the world "To promote a good fellowship among football clubs". The Wanderers were the first British Team to visit Turkey for example, playing against Turkish giants Fenerbache amongst others in a 1939 visit.
Whilst wandering the world they have also turned out to face national teams, playing against Nigeria in their 1960 Independence celebrations.
