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Charle Athersmith

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Cartoonist's dream Played for Bloxwich Wanderers at 12 years of age.
Joined Villa Feb. 1891 from Unity Gas Depot Played one match carrying an
umbrella- would that be a story in the Premier League?- only Steve McLaren
could match him! Athersmith a brilliant right winger gained every possible honour during the season 1896-97 the Villa's double and his International
medals Charlie was also a track runner in his youth. Has any one out there
got interesting posts for this early star? WAK
 
His name was William charles Athersmith born 1872 died Shifnal 1910 age 38.
He played for Aston Villa 307 times and scored 85 goals.
He was capped for England 12 times and scored 3 goals.

Entry from 1901 census

Station Hotel Blackpool the following are professional footballers

John Henry George Devey age 34 b. Birmingham
Stephen Smith age 27 b. Abbotts Bromley
William Charles Athersmith age 28 b. Bloxwich
Thomas Bowman age 25 b,Scotland
William Garratty age 22 b. Birmingham
Michael Mook age 23 b. Whitwick Leics
John Crabtree age 29 b. burnley
plus
Joseph Greirson age 44 b. Dumfries, Trainer.
 
Hi Alberta Thanks for the interesting input . Were they having a winter's break? WAK
 
Hi Alberta I would like to see this pic but seems to be inaccessible WAK
 
Hi Lloyd, Thanks for your attention-all received OK Best wishes WAK I was close to being able to buy his 1897 medal when it came up for sale .The seller
from the south east of England pulled out aftrer I agreed a price, I do not know where the item is now!!
 
On opening the PDF that advised 12 photographs I was only able to locate one item - the article and photograph A GREAT FOOTBALLER - W C ATHERSMITH.
Any help in viewing the other photgraphs would be gratefully received!

David Athersmith
 
Wakadowakado said:
Hi Lloyd, Thanks for your attention-all received OK Best wishes WAK I was close to being able to buy his 1897 medal when it came up for sale .The seller
from the south east of England pulled out aftrer I agreed a price, I do not know where the item is now!!
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Hye, would a 1899-1900 medal be of any interest. We have contacted Aston Villa regarding a medal we have received via a bequeath, was wondering if anyone might know anything about it or if the family member we received this from is part of the extended family?
Thanks for your time

Julianne
 
Hi David,
Was wondering if you could help us? as mentioned above we have been bequeathed a football medal for C Athersmith dated 1899-1900, I was wondering if the couple we received it from belongs to the Athersmith family or if he bought it somewhere, we cannot ask them as they are both deceased now and the family member who gave it to us was livig in S.Africa at the time.
Would be interested in your opinion.

Many thanks

D. Glaze & J. Kardine
 
Hi to D Glaze and J Kardine

There is a chance that I can help you with your question about the couple you received the medal from. I have some knowledge of the the family history in the twentieth century although this is by no means a full knowledge.

Sorry about the delay in getting back to you - I have just returned from holiday. I will be willing to help you if I am abe to do so.

David A.
 
Hye David,

Thanks for returning my question, the couple we received the medal from was Fred Griffiths & Pamela Griffiths nee Williams [formerly of Lapworth, and Birmingham]. Obviously the family are scattered and not sure of there wereabouts, but the question is would fred be related to Charlie Athersmith. Also are you? We are not exactly sure as what direction to take with the medal, so we have approached Aston Villa Archivist, and they are prepared to either catologue it in the library or also willing to purchace it as a matter of historic memorabilia. I was interested in your thoughts on this matter, obviously if you are a member of the family I was wondering where Fred came into the possesion of the said medal. I have included my direct email address for your use as this may be more private possibly.
I look forward to hearing from you or anyone else who could shine a light on this subject.
jkardine@yahoo.co.uk
Regards

Julianne & Danny
 
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