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LANCASHIRE RFC 1906 (V YORKSHIRE)

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Original sepia photograph of the Lancashire team that played Yorkshire at Castleford in May 1906. The players are Parker, Burbury, Cameron, Thorburn, Holdsworh, Ritson, Pinder, Williamson (manager), Stephens, Harnden, Dixon (captain), Hunter, Brown, Kennard, MacSymon and Stephens.

Overall size 42 x 48cm. Contained within its original mount with printed title and team legend, and within a contemporary stained oak frame. Glazed. Slightly faded, but still very good.