Blundellsands FC 1910-11 & Blundellsands B.C Walk 1/7/19

[ZED]

Amongst my late Mother's keepsakes are two medals awarded for sporting acheivements, and I was wondering whether any forum members could shed any light on the history of these.

I'd really like to know which family member won them as nowadays we're mainly a family of couch potatoes! (Both of my grandfathers were born in 1896, so the medals are unlikely to have belonged to either of them).

Firstly there's a (hallmarked) gold disc which bears a coat of arms. Around the edge are the words: Liverpool & District Football League Div II. The reverse side is engraved with: 1910-11 Blundellsands F.C R.J.P. The disc has been attached to a gold chain (watch fob).

The second medal is (hallmarked) silver. The centre is shield-shaped with 'art nouveau' swirls around it. The shield has been engraved with initials at some point, but the lettering is so worn that I can't decifer what the initials are. The reverse is engraved with: Blundellsands BC Walk 1-7-1903.

I've had a quick google but without success.

[Hilary]

Try Local History at Crosby Library they may be able to help you. They certainly have the local paper on film and other things as well.

Hilary
Ed officer

[ZED]

Thanks Hilary ... excellent suggestion.