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THE DICK, KERR'S LADIES

THE DICK, KERR

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The story of the pioneering Preston women's soccer side from the town's Dick, Kerr's munitions works who swept away all-comers on their way to become World Champions in 1920 and whose immense popularity contributed towards the FA's ban on women's football the following year, told with a focus on the team's two premier players - Alice Woods and Lily Parr.

8vo. 232pp. Paperback. Cover lightly rubbed to rear and some pages slightly foxed, otherwise good condition. This is a rare uncorrected proof edition issued as an advance copy prior to publication.

Date
2004
Publisher
Robinson
Author
Barbara JACOBS

£15.00 (Code: 89265)

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