1950’s Dewsbury RL Football Club Rulebook
Open publication full screen During the 1950’s the Dewsbury RLFC issued rulebooks for members – these tiny books measuring 10cm by 7cm, detail the membership rules would have been distributed to the supporters. The rule book in our collection was donated by Elsie Fryer – who attended a meeting at the club where rule changes were discussed – these amendments … Read More
1966 Challenge Cup Semi Final Minnie Intervenes 2
This week it’s Minnie Cotton’s lodger JOHN WARLOW. The action at the Challenge Cup semi-final in 1966 was not confined to the players on the field; St.Helens fan, Minnie Cotton, took offence to the treatment of her Lodger, Saints’ second-rower John Warlow by Dewsbury’s Trevor Low and ran onto the pitch with a borrowed umbrella! Thankfully, the only damage done … Read More
1966 Challenge Cup Final Minnie Intervenes
This week it’s Minnie Cotton’s lodger JOHN WARLOW. The action at the Challenge Cup semi-final in 1966 was not confined to the players on the field; St.Helens fan, Minnie Cotton, took offence to the treatment of her Lodger, Saints’ second-rower John Warlow by Dewsbury’s Trevor Low and ran onto the pitch with a borrowed umbrella! Thankfully, the only damage done … Read More
Late 1940s early 1950s Autographs- Elsie Fryer
An avid supporter, Elsie Fryer collected autographs – here are the signatures she collected in the late 1940’s, early 1950’s. She has donated them to the Dewsbury Heroes collection – thank you Elsie!
1954 Miss Dewsbury
The Miss Dewsbury accolade was an honour awarded to Elsie Fryer in 1954, a few lays before her 17th birthday. Longtime supporter Elsie recalled her pride in receiving the award. She treasured the powder compact prize, having it engraved at a stall on the front at Blackpool! She has donated the photo and her prize to the Dewsbury Heroes collection– … Read More
