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Football Association

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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.

2015: Londonist posted a 1935 news item which was not the FA's finest hour.

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Football Association

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Football Association

The Football Association was formed on the proposal of Ebenezer Cobb Morley a...

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Football - first FA match

This game took place, on a Saturday, just 2 months after the FA had been formed.

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Jules Rimet Trophy

Jules Rimet Trophy

The first World Cup trophy. Designed by Abel Lafleur and made of gold-plated sterling silver and lapis lazuli on a white and yellow marble base. It was originally called 'Victory' as it depicted th...

Concept, Sport / Games

1 memorial
William Kinnear

William Kinnear

Oarsman. Born William Nicoll Duthie Kinnear at Balmanno in the Parish of Marykirk, Kincardine, Scotland. He worked as a draper's assistant before moving to Debenhams in London. His colleagues intro...

Person, Sport / Games, Scotland, Sweden

1 memorial
Kelly Holmes

Kelly Holmes

Middle distance athlete.  Born Kent.  Won gold for Britain in 800 and 1500 metres in the Athens Olympics, 2004.  Awarded DBE in 2005. Awarded an honorary degree  by London South Bank University in ...

Person, Sport / Games

1 memorial
Roger Hunt

Roger Hunt

Footballer. Born in Golborne, Lancashire. He played for Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers and was in the winning England team in the 1966 World Cup. He was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of...

Person, Sport / Games

1 memorial
Ben Helfgott

Ben Helfgott

Holocaust survivor and British Olympian (1956 and 1960) who knew the murdered Israeli athletes.

Person, Sport / Games

1 memorial