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Albert Iremonger
Albert Iremonger (15 June 1884 – 9 March 1958) was a football goalkeeper, county-class cricketer and brother of sportsmen Harry Iremonger and James Iremonger. Early life Albert Iremonger was born in Wilford, Nottinghamshire on 15 June 1884. He was the younger brother of James Iremonger and older brother of Harry Iremonger. Footballing career Although Iremonger never played at an international level, he was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his time and is a local legend in his home county of Nottinghamshire. It is also believed Iremonger was the tallest player in the league at the time, measuring 6 ft 5in.Nottingham Evening Post Bygones page 33 Friday 2 May 2008 editionThe Legends of Notts County, Dave Bracegirdle 2005 page 91 Notts County Albert Iremonger signed for Notts County from local minnows Notts Jardines, making his debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 1 April 1905. In total he made 564 appearances for the club making 211 con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilford
Wilford is a village in the city of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. The village is to the northeast of Clifton, Nottinghamshire, Clifton, southwest of West Bridgford, northwest of Ruddington and southwest of Nottingham city centre. It is at a meander of the River Trent. History Early settlements Remains of a paved Roman ford, bordered by oak posts, were found in the Trent at Wilford in 1900. The settlement is named as ''Willesforde'' in Domesday Book, owned by William Pevrel of Nottingham Castle, who also owned the lands of nearby Clifton, Nottinghamshire, Clifton. It had a fishery, a priest and 23 Soke (legal), sokemen. The land passed to the Clifton family in the 13th Century. Development Wilford retained its identity as a village until the later 19th century. Surrounded by woodlands and with riverside amenities such as the Wilford Ferry Inn, the village attracted many visitors from Nottingham. Spencer Hall, the Nottinghamshire poet, wrote in 1846 "Who ever sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
