I was wondering whether the attached photograph of a football team might be of interest to you. My grandfather William (Bill) Weekes is the third from the right in the back row. I know he played for Rainham in the New Brompton League at one time. I assume this is a photograph of the Rainham team, although it is possible he may have also played for another team at one stage. I don't know the date of the photograph, but judging by how old my grandfather looks I would guess that it would be around 1920.
Rainham Football Club 1920s
Regards,
Kevin I
The scan below of a postcard dated 21 March 1924 addressed to a Mr R Cassidy in Victoria Street Gillingham which mentions Rainham Football Club to play a football match at Hempstead, team to meet at the Ash Tree, Gillingham was kindly provided by Peter Manning.
Dear Sir
Re match with Hempstead on Sat. All players will meet at the Ash Tree Gillingham about 2.15pm. Kick off 3.30pm
Yours etc
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