Dick Kerr's Ladies

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Sorry for the delay in replying, work keeps getting in the way.

The Lily Martin I am interested in was born c.1905 and I *think* she is the one who gets a job at Whittingham Asylum / Hospital in Barbara Jacobs book.  Simon, any information you could obtain would be appreciated.  I haven't yet read Gail Newsham's book, but it is on my list of things to do.

I don't know if it will help, but her parents were Tomas Martin and Bella Sankey and she was born in Walton-Le-Dale, one of 12 children

TIA

Stuart

[Duck]

Hi Stuart

My turn for apologies, sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you, it's been a busy week 

I have sent your information to Gail, fingers crossed she may be able to furnish further details

Regards

Simon

[Duck]

Hi Stuart

Gail Newsham has been back in touch, this is her email to me

The only thing I can tell you about Lily Martin is that she did play for the team round about 1923.  She married a chap called Collinson and didn't play on after that to the best of my knowledge.  They had a chip shop on Guildhall street in Preston and her son Derek ran it for a good number of years (that's where I met him) but I think he has passed away now and the chip shop has since closed down.

Sorry I couldn't tell you any more than this but I hope it helps

Kind regards

Simon

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Many thanks for that Simon, I'll look into the new information further ..

Stuart