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Dr Patrick Chaplin -
'Darts in England 1900-1939'
12 Years in
the making, Dr Patrick Chaplin reveals the social history of Darts in England
1900 -1939.
Self funded,
Patrick Chaplin researched the true social history of the sport of darts from
its early origins through to the inter war years. The book is a slight revision
of Patrick’s academic work used to gain his PhD in 2006. Patrick was later
awarded the title of ‘Research Fellow in History’ at Anglia
Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge.
I have
waited a long time to read this book as it truly enlightens how some of the
perceived and embellished ‘truths’ came to light.
Read my review
Click here
Dr Darts new book ‘Darts in England 1900 – 1939’ is now available
to purchase.
Old Stoneface my
Autobiography John Lowe
 John
Lowe is one Britain's greatest ever darts champions. Unruffled on the oche,
even in the face of the greatest challenges, 'Old Stoneface', as John is
known, became an indomitable force in the darts world. With every major darts
accolade under his belt, his name has gone down in the history of the game. In
this fascinating book, John speaks candidly of his two marriages, the glamour
and the strain brought about by jetting around the world to play tournaments,
as well as tales from all the major matches and what he really thinks about
his big-name opponents. A must-read for any sports fan.
The new paperback version brings John's darting
career up to date with additional text that did not feature in the earlier hard
backed version. To read more and how to purchase click here.
JOHN LOWE REVEALS
‘THE ART OF DARTS’
 John
Lowe’s eagerly awaited darts tuition book The Art of Darts is to be
published by Hodder & Stoughton at the end of May.
John said
“It is almost four years since I first realised that the sport of darts was
badly in need of a comprehensive manual that would help the beginner and the
professional alike and so I have written The Art of Darts.” He added, “I
believe The Art this book once bought would never be loaned - always
owned - and an on-going source of self help to all darts players.”
This important
instructional work is written in a way to make it easy reading and simple to
understand. It is relevant to all levels of play and not only shows the beginner
the correct stance, grip and release but shows all players how to build the
self-confidence needed to be more than just proficient at this most popular of
sports.
Read More Click Here...
Read my review Click Here...
And Welcome to Darts501.com...
 The game of darts is played and enjoyed by millions of people in UK pubs and clubs and by millions more across the World. The game has come from the humble roots of the tap and public rooms of the traditional English pub to the international stage and is regularly televised to millions across the World.
In 1978 the first World Darts Championship was organised by the British Darts Organisation and sponsored by Embassy tobacco. The winner Leighton Rees from Wales received a trophy and a cheque for the some of £3,000.
Since then the game has grown into one of the best loved and viewed sports on television. It has made many darters into house hold names here are just a few:
John Lowe 3 times World Champion, Eric Bristow 5 times World Champion, Raymond
van Barneveld 5 times World Champion & Phil Taylor 14 times World.
The game has recently been recognised by Sport England as a sporting activity which could pave the way to the sport featuring in future Olympic Games.
Darts is one of the fasted growing sports in Holland, China and Asia. Over a third of the Dutch population watched Raymond Van Barneveld become the first Dutch player to take the World Darts title in 1998; he has since then won the title a further
four times 1999, 2003, 2005 and in the Ladbrookes.com PDC 2007 World Darts Championship
beating the reigning champion Phil Taylor 7 sets to 6 and a sudden death leg in
the final set. Raymond now equals Eric Bristow's achievement but still trails
Phil Taylor's staggering 13 World Title victories.
The prize fund for the
2009 Ladbrookes.com World Darts Champions has also increased with a staggering £125,000 going to the winner of the Ladbrookes.com World Championship Winner a far cry from the first World Championships of £3,000.
The Ladbrookes.com PDC
World Darts Championship moved to the Alexandra Palace in December 2007. The Alexandra
Palace is affectionately know as the 'Ally Pally' was the stage setting for the
world renowned 'News of the World Darts tournaments' many years ago.
In 2000 the BDO and WDF introduced a ladies World Darts Championship which was won by England’s Trina Gulliver. Trina has won this event for
seven consecutive years and made the final yet again in 2008 and 2009 but only to lose to
a new up and coming star
On this site you will find a brief history of this intriguing sport along with all the information you will need to set up the dart board and organise darting events. You can also learn how boards are made using sisal (a material used in rope making) and how dart weights, lengths, shafts and flights can alter the flight of the dart.
The site also features traditional games played on today’s standard boards and UK city boards; Yorkshire, Manchester etc. You can download rules and many games from here as well as those all important checkouts. Calculate your dart average using the tables and above all learn how to improve your game. You will also find practise routines to improve your accuracy and scoring consistency as well as information about maintaining your dart board and darts.
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Also you will find many dart related links to professional dart organisations, manufacturers, suppliers, professional dart players and other UK local dart leagues. My thanks go to them for their help and support in building this site.
Please browse and enjoy the site, for the latest news and events look at the
News & Reviews
 page, I try to maintain this section the best I can, time permitting.
Alternatively for all other Sports featured by the BBC use the link and Sport News update to the right.
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David King
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