By the early 2000’s the origins of Harlequins OC had been lost in the mists of time for several years. Although a few of the original members are still around, some of the personal recollections contradicted each other. There was some confusion over whether HOC was independently founded or had evolved from the earlier Halesowen & District Orienteering Club, which ceased to exist soon after HOC came into being. Did HDOC become HOC? Did they amalgamate? Or did HDOC fold and the members join HOC?

In 2006, with the 40th anniversary looming, extensive research by then webmaster David Williams and AdHoc editor David Nevell, amongst others, uncovered the truth.

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The results of the two Davids’ research can be viewed by following the links below. But first a gallery of scans of the documentary sources!

Foundation – a pdf file with David Williams’ original webpage dated January 2006

Foundation – The Truth – a pdf file of David’s follow-up webpage dated June 2007