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Bob Dobson · 18-06-2011, 21:11

I think there were also female members of the Accrington Borough Swimming Club. It looks earlier than 1920 to me., though in the Great war yearts, there may not have been enough young chaps to make up a team, so post-1918 may be likely.

The football photos: The board looks like it says O D League, which may be Oswaldtwistle District. There is a St Paul's Church in Ossie.

When was William Barlow born? Working out his age when this photo was taken may help date it. If you think it is an Accrington St Paul's photo - was does O D mean? Looking at some Observers of the time, April-May issues, may come up with answers.

18-06-2011, 21:11	#5
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158674	Re: Accrington Borough Swimming Club -old photo I think there were also female members of the Accrington Borough Swimming Club. It looks earlier than 1920 to me., though in the Great war yearts, there may not have been enough young chaps to make up a team, so post-1918 may be likely. The football photos: The board looks like it says O D League, which may be Oswaldtwistle District. There is a St Paul's Church in Ossie. When was William Barlow born? Working out his age when this photo was taken may help date it. If you think it is an Accrington St Paul's photo - was does O D mean? Looking at some Observers of the time, April-May issues, may come up with answers.