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1887 - Benwell

What we know about this image :

An image of the poster for the Second Teams clash between Rovers and Benwell on New Year’s eve of 1887.

Little is known of the Benwell club now, they played at A.A.Gardens (sic) in Benwell, just near Scotswood, in Newcastle and the area name of Benwell is best remembered today as the venue of Vickers Armstrong RFC, a club that lasted until 1960s.

Date (of image) : 31/12/1887

Donor : Hartlepol Museums Service

Creator : F W Mason

Part of the "Hartlepool Museums Service" collection

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