Formed on the proposal of Ebenezer Cobb Morley at the Freemasons' Tavern. Our picture shows an early book of minutes and the picture source gives some history.
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Football Association
The Football Association was formed on the proposal of Ebenezer Cobb Morley a...
Football - first FA match
This game took place, on a Saturday, just 2 months after the FA had been form...
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Tour de France
Multiple stage bicycle race, which has been held annually (apart from the world wars) since its inception. Its first organiser was Henri Desgrange, and originally it ran around the perimeter of Fra...
1 memorial
Gus Risman
Rugby league player. Born Augustus John Ferdinand Risman in Cardiff. Originally played for Salford, and finished his career at Workington Town. He won 17 caps for Great Britain. Sources include: W...
1 memorial
Sir Jack Hobbs
Professional cricketer who played for Surrey 1905-34 and for England in 61 Test matches 1908-30. Born John Berry Hobbs in Cambridge. Knighted 1953. Died at home in Hove. Our image shows Hobbs c.1920.
1 memorial
David Brynmor Chiles-Evans
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1. 2022: Geraint Llewelyn has kindly allowed us to use this photo and has provided the following information: The photo was tak...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
William Jonas
Footballer and soldier. Born in Blyth, Northumberland. He started his football career with Jarrow Croft and joined Clapton Orient in June 1912. At the outbreak of WW1 he enlisted with the 17th Midd...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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