This is (to date) the earliest example of a Dewsbury programme in our collection – Dewsbury vs Bradford, 17 September 1910. The match was attended by 6000 spectators keen to see the (as yet) unbeaten sides at the start of the new season. Dewsbury went on to win 11-5 after a hard-fought, entertaining encounter according to press reports at the … Read More

A small pox epidemic broke out in Dewsbury in late 1904 – the impact of which seems very familiar! Bramley asked that their game at Crown Flatt be postponed but Dewsbury refused. The Northern Rugby League were consulted and ordered the game to be played. Dewsbury offered special travelling arrangements and a special isolation tent for the Bramley players. Dr. … Read More

Dewsbury hosted the Australian Touring side in 1908 – a team that brought a baby kangaroo as a mascot – much to the wonder of the “band of urchins” who met them at the station!