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In 1865 3 Brothers, Andrew, John and George Dickins moved into Denton's Cottages, later renamed Woburn Place. George came to work as a currier, and brought his wife Sarah with him and eldest child John, who was later joined by 2 brothers, Albert and Jesse.
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Albert was a keen footballer and helped RUSHDEN BRITONS to become the first winners of the Northants Junior Challenge Cup in March 1888 when they beat Kettering Hawks 4-0.
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Albert Dickens in later life
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Northampton Mercury 17™ March 1888
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Northants Junior Challenge Cup - Kettering Hawks v Rushden Britons - Score 0-4
Goalkeeper: C Lingard — Full backs: A Dickens, F Ambridge
Halfbacks: F Perkins, C Church, C Chettle — Left wing: O Claridge, J Parker (captain)
Right wing: W Evans, H Tomlin —Centre forward: F Maddams
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Albert married Rebecca and they had 3 sons and 3 daughters. The younger son, Harry Reginald Dickens, followed in his father's footsteps playing football in the Rushden and District football league in the 1920's. He also helped train the junior team.
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Two pictures from 1921-22 - Junior team - trainer Harry Dickens
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League Football - Harry is 3rd from right back row.
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Harry's Medal with a sailing ship crest, is inscribed
'Best of League R & D F L 1924-5'
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The family moved to Cromwell Road and Harry became one of the 'Rock Boys' and they had this studio photo taken.
Harry Reginald married Betsy and they had 2 sons and a daughter. The younger son, George worked as a booking clerk from 1958-1960, at the Rushden Railway Station before entering the Salvation Army's Training College. Now retired, he returned to the station for the running of the first passenger train in 50 years. (2009) [His neice Claire tells us George died 12 June 2017]
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George - a youth
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George in retirement
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