What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Dick Kerr Ladies (1917-1965) pioneers of women's football, World Champions 1917-1925 formed here December 1917 Recorded plaque organisation: Preston Historical Society.
Dick, Kerr's Ladies' Football Club was a pioneering women's soccer team founded in 1917, known for their exceptional skill and for drawing large crowds, significantly advancing the cause of women's football. They were recognized as World Champions from 1917-1925, highlighting their dominance and influence on early women’s sports.
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