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Man continues 33-year Wimbledon queue streak
Harry Taylor says he has a group of friends from around the world who queue every year [Harry Taylor] A man who has camped out in a queue for Wimbledon tickets every year since 1992 has kept his streak going. Harry Taylor, who owns the Red Lion Inn in Bridge in Kent, arrived on Saturday morning and will camp overnight every day until the quarter finals on 9 July. Advertisement "It's hard to describe, if you've been to the French Open and the US Open it's not the same. There's no queue, you just arrive. It's impersonal," he explained. "This one, there's about 4,000 people in the queue, there's about 2,000 of us overnight. It's amazing, and the tickets you get are incredible." Mr Taylor says he has friends from across the world, including China and Australia, who join the queue alongside him every year. "We enjoy it, don't get me wrong. The whole camping [experience], the camaraderie, it is one of the greatest tournaments in the world," he added. Advertisement The pub owner says he will join the queue every year "unless I'm dead or I'm in hospital". Last year, Mr Taylor even did a postal vote in the General Election so he did not miss the action. Over the years Mr Taylor has improved his tent and even picked up tricks like getting a local gym membership in order to use their showers. He said: "My tent is like a five-star hotel. "I've got a blow-up bed, I've got lights, I've got everything. "We even have flowers and fragrances." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. More on this story Related internet links
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a day ago
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Kent man continues annual Wimbledon queue tradition for 33rd year
A man who has camped out in a queue for Wimbledon tickets every year since 1992 has kept his streak Taylor, who owns the Red Lion Inn in Bridge in Kent, arrived on Saturday morning and will camp overnight every day until the quarter finals on 9 July."It's hard to describe, if you've been to the French Open and the US Open it's not the same. There's no queue, you just arrive. It's impersonal," he explained."This one, there's about 4,000 people in the queue, there's about 2,000 of us overnight. It's amazing, and the tickets you get are incredible." Mr Taylor says he has friends from across the world, including China and Australia, who join the queue alongside him every year."We enjoy it, don't get me wrong. The whole camping [experience], the camaraderie, it is one of the greatest tournaments in the world," he pub owner says he will join the queue every year "unless I'm dead or I'm in hospital".Last year, Mr Taylor even did a postal vote in the General Election so he did not miss the action. Over the years Mr Taylor has improved his tent and even picked up tricks like getting a local gym membership in order to use their said: "My tent is like a five-star hotel. "I've got a blow-up bed, I've got lights, I've got everything. "We even have flowers and fragrances."
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19-03-2025
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Gloucester back row Taylor extends contract
Gloucester back row Harry Taylor has signed a contract extension with the Premiership club. The 23-year-old has made 22 appearances for the Cherry and Whites since his debut in 2021. Gloucester are third in the league, with Taylor appearing in four of the 11 matches this season. "Coming through the academy ranks here at Kingsholm, it really does feel like home," he told the club's website. "We've got a good thing going here, and there are exciting times ahead, so it was a really easy decision in the end to sign a new deal. "Wearing the Cherry and White and playing in front of the Kingsholm faithful is always a privilege, and I'm looking forward to continuing to do so in the future." Gloucester travel to league leaders Bath on Sunday as the Premiership returns this weekend following the completion of the Six Nations. Gloucester-Hartpury claim third straight PWR title 'Licence to inspire' - Lynn's Glos-Hartpury legacy
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19-03-2025
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Gloucester back row Taylor extends contract
Gloucester back row Harry Taylor has signed a contract extension with the Premiership 23-year-old has made 22 appearances for the Cherry and Whites since his debut in are third in the league, with Taylor appearing in four of the 11 matches this season."Coming through the academy ranks here at Kingsholm, it really does feel like home," he told the club's website., external"We've got a good thing going here, and there are exciting times ahead, so it was a really easy decision in the end to sign a new deal."Wearing the Cherry and White and playing in front of the Kingsholm faithful is always a privilege, and I'm looking forward to continuing to do so in the future."Gloucester travel to league leaders Bath on Sunday as the Premiership returns this weekend following the completion of the Six Nations.
