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Doctor Darts The Official site of Dr Patrick Chaplin Author and Darts Historian, Doctor Darts . (The paperback version becomes available in November 2012.

You can also find 300 pages of Darts History on my website www.patrickchaplin.com. Known globally as 'Dr. Darts' I have been researching the history and development of the sport of darts since the mid-1980s.I obtained a PhD for my dissertation 'Darts in England 1900-1939 - A social history' in 2006. My books include collaborations with John Lowe ('Old Stoneface' (2005 and 2009) and 'The Art of Dar

ts' (2009)), Trina Gulliver ('Golden Girl' (2008)) and Bobby George ('Scoring for Show, Doubles for Dough (2011)). The book based on my PhD was published in 2009 by Manchester University Press. My 'The Official Bar Guide to Darts' was published in New York in 2010 and my latest book '180! Fascinating Darts Facts' will be published by The History Press in November 2012. I also produce DR. DARTS' NEWSLETTER a free monthly update about my research and other darts-related matters which has subscribers across the globe. To subscribe simply e-mail me at [email protected]. I am also a Pub Historian and a member of the Pub History Society and write regularly for the PHS newsletter.

Just a reminder that although I rarely post anything on this page, I often update my Darts History website www.patrickch...
20/02/2022

Just a reminder that although I rarely post anything on this page, I often update my Darts History website www.patrickchaplin.com so please visit it when you can.

Dr. Darts

20/02/2022

I know I rarely post anything but I thought you would all like to know that there is a BBC TV programme on this coming Wednesday at 9.30 p.m. titled 'Legends of Welsh Sport - Alan Evans. It's only available on BBC Wales 1 or BBC iPlayer. I should be in it somewhere! Best wishes to all!

Despite there being only a view postings on this page, anyone interested in darts history can find over 300 pages of ite...
31/10/2021

Despite there being only a view postings on this page, anyone interested in darts history can find over 300 pages of items on my website www.patrickchaplin.com. I also publish a monthly DR. DARTS NEWSLETTER sent to subscribers which reaches readers in over 120 countries. Subscribing is FREE. Apply via my website. Best wishes to all.

Dr. Darts

The first book published entirely about darts. Called, not surprisingly, DARTS and written by Rupert Croft-Cooke, it hit...
02/09/2021

The first book published entirely about darts. Called, not surprisingly, DARTS and written by Rupert Croft-Cooke, it hit the bookshops in December 1936 and sold so well that it had to be reprinted in January 1937. The book was not aimed at the general working-class darts player but the upper class who were turning to darts (at home and in the saloon bars) in huge numbers.

It's been ages since I posted anything so here's a section of a sports catalogue from 1928 which shows some of the darts...
02/09/2021

It's been ages since I posted anything so here's a section of a sports catalogue from 1928 which shows some of the darts that were available to those (who could afford them) back then. Note the Royal Patent Safety dart!

04/03/2021

Hi Everyone. Sorry to say (if you haven't heard) I have had a stroke and spent a couple of days in hospital. I'm back at home with Maureen and starting the process of getting back to normal life. It'll take a while. Love to everyone. I hope you're all OK. Patrick

I thought you darts fans might like to see these two 'sample' cases from the 1960s owned by my great friend, mega-collec...
06/02/2021

I thought you darts fans might like to see these two 'sample' cases from the 1960s owned by my great friend, mega-collector Patrick Dee. Anyone fancy becoming a darts salesman?

30/12/2020

'Doctor Darts' would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and let's hope we can get back to playing darts in our local pubs again before too long. I haven't thrown a competitive dart in a pub since last March! All the very best to you all.

21/11/2020
Hi Everyone, Just to let you know that I make additions to my new website www.patrickchaplin.com at least once every mon...
06/05/2020

Hi Everyone, Just to let you know that I make additions to my new website www.patrickchaplin.com at least once every month so you might like to take a look every now and then. Also the May edition of my Dr. Darts' Newsletter (DDN) is available now. If you haven't already subscribed, you can do so for free via my website front page. Keep safe and well.

Dr. Darts

Hi Everyone, This is just to let you know that I am still around and that my new website www.patrickchaplin.com is now o...
05/05/2020

Hi Everyone, This is just to let you know that I am still around and that my new website www.patrickchaplin.com is now online and features over 250 pages to occupy you during these times of lockdown. All feedback is welcomed via my site. Also the May edition of my Dr. Darts' Newsletter is now available. Subscribe for FREE via my website. Keep safe and well everyone.

Dr. Darts

20/01/2019

The January issue of my monthly, global Dr.Darts' Newsletter is available now. If you have not yet subscribed you can do so (It's free) by dropping me an e-mail at [email protected].

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