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Wendy
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It would be nice to find out the company EW FC from the original post.
Hi All,
Thanks for the replys, it's very much appreciated.
Below are the photo "postcards" we found in the trunk with the medal. It's hard to be certain that it is definitely the team "EW FC", however it does seem a coincidence considering they were both together. I've included the message that was on the back of the postcard. I have also included a cricket team postcard that was with it as well. Again, we do not have any info on which team it is and some of the writing on the back is hard to distinguish.
From census data we have been able to gather that my great grandfather, Henry "Harry" Evans worked as a grocer at that time. He died at age 46 and his daughter (my Dad's mother) died young also, so my father did not get much of a chance to speak to them about his life in Birmingham before the war and immigrating to Australia.
I have been trying to get my hands on the book "The Birmingham and District Works Amateur Football Association, Golden Jubilee Souvenir Book" which may contain records of this competition, however I have not been able to source a copy so far. It seems the Birmingham Library may have this in their archives, so I may be able to look at this when I am over in the UK in September.
Thanks Again,
Greg
Thanks for the replys, it's very much appreciated.
Below are the photo "postcards" we found in the trunk with the medal. It's hard to be certain that it is definitely the team "EW FC", however it does seem a coincidence considering they were both together. I've included the message that was on the back of the postcard. I have also included a cricket team postcard that was with it as well. Again, we do not have any info on which team it is and some of the writing on the back is hard to distinguish.
From census data we have been able to gather that my great grandfather, Henry "Harry" Evans worked as a grocer at that time. He died at age 46 and his daughter (my Dad's mother) died young also, so my father did not get much of a chance to speak to them about his life in Birmingham before the war and immigrating to Australia.
I have been trying to get my hands on the book "The Birmingham and District Works Amateur Football Association, Golden Jubilee Souvenir Book" which may contain records of this competition, however I have not been able to source a copy so far. It seems the Birmingham Library may have this in their archives, so I may be able to look at this when I am over in the UK in September.
Thanks Again,
Greg
sistersue61
master brummie
Greg, it will depend on when in September you are over, the archives at the library are currently unavailable, as the library is transferred to its new home.
I think the re-opening date is September though, so fingers crossed it will coincide with your visit.
Sue
I think the re-opening date is September though, so fingers crossed it will coincide with your visit.
Sue
Yes, I did see that. Luckily I am over after the library re-opens however I imagine it will be very busy!
Think this is a good place for this photo of Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory F.C. In 1945. Viv.
johnnyharris
knowlegable brummie
paul where are you on that photo of delta metals jh
geoff southern
New Member
My father was in a works team in the Cradley Heath area about 1925-1930. I have a photo of the team with trophies and medals. I also have his medal inscribed CCHC Wnrs BIW 1925. How do I load the photo to ask if anyone help to identify the team. (He worked for Ernest Stevens Hardware - Jury Holloware- and I also wondered if there were any composite teams for several firms in the same industry?)
I played for Thor Hammer in the Sunday Alliance in the 80's,& B'ham Post & Mail ( BPM Rangers).
Bryants FC ( the building firm) on a Saturday. Bob Wilson was coach/manager. That was a good crack back in those days.
Also played for Bellrock United (from Yew Tree Pub), Kingshurst Labour Club etc. Good times!
Bryants FC ( the building firm) on a Saturday. Bob Wilson was coach/manager. That was a good crack back in those days.
Also played for Bellrock United (from Yew Tree Pub), Kingshurst Labour Club etc. Good times!
aston lad,
At last someone got him, how he ever got the name Big Ron he or I do not know. I was nearly 6'-3" and he was 6'-0" the keeper who is standing next to him was only about 5'-2" and you knew if there was a high ball coming over where it would end up. I think it was the defence which prevented the oponents scoring. I stopped playing for the works team as it was so rough and I was getting elbows in the ribs and hips, being kicked with the ball in my guts while on the ground seemed a fair challenge in those days.
I still have the evidence of a 9" gash down my right shin where on opponent put his foot up to stop me clearing the ball, I had to come off the field, no football for 6 weeks and no work for two days because I could not walk. He did not have his name taken.
The photo is of the B.S.A as it says on the ball.
Dave
At last someone got him, how he ever got the name Big Ron he or I do not know. I was nearly 6'-3" and he was 6'-0" the keeper who is standing next to him was only about 5'-2" and you knew if there was a high ball coming over where it would end up. I think it was the defence which prevented the oponents scoring. I stopped playing for the works team as it was so rough and I was getting elbows in the ribs and hips, being kicked with the ball in my guts while on the ground seemed a fair challenge in those days.
I still have the evidence of a 9" gash down my right shin where on opponent put his foot up to stop me clearing the ball, I had to come off the field, no football for 6 weeks and no work for two days because I could not walk. He did not have his name taken.
The photo is of the B.S.A as it says on the ball.
Dave
aston lad
master brummie
Eddie 14......I didn't see the name on the ball either.....The goalkeeper didn't have to be to tall those days, I don't think anyone could boot the ball in the air when it go wet, I used to duck out of the way when they did, I packed up playing because I was totally Rubbish.......I played for or turned up Bristol Street Motors (Brismo) in the early to mid 1970's.......
aston lad, it's funny that you missed the name of the company which was clearly on the ball. There are not many of those lads still alive, the goalkeeper died when 30 years old and all the elders have gone. I am still in touch with three of them, one was my best man back in 1959.
Talking about the size of the ball and the weight when wet, we were playing Shirly C.A at Bently heath and it started to snow but of course the game went on and the snow got heavier and heavier and the ball got bigger in diameter as it rolled along the ground, in those days the goalkeeper had to bounce the ball every (I think 3 steps) that was not possible at all so you had to kick it first time within those three steps or you could have it kicked away from you. Great times!!!
Dave
Talking about the size of the ball and the weight when wet, we were playing Shirly C.A at Bently heath and it started to snow but of course the game went on and the snow got heavier and heavier and the ball got bigger in diameter as it rolled along the ground, in those days the goalkeeper had to bounce the ball every (I think 3 steps) that was not possible at all so you had to kick it first time within those three steps or you could have it kicked away from you. Great times!!!
Dave