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Harry Wake
Henry Williamson Wake (born 21 January 1901 — 1981) was an English people, English professional footballer. He is most famous for playing for Cardiff City F.C., Cardiff City in the 1925 FA Cup Final and being part of the team that won the 1927 FA Cup Final, 1927 FA Cup, although he missed the final through injury. Career Born in Seaton Delaval, Wake began his career playing local football for Bigges Colliery before turning professional to join Newcastle United F.C., Newcastle United in 1919. He moved on to Cardiff City F.C., Cardiff City in 1923, making his debut in February 1924 in a 1–1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Tottenham Hotspur. In 1925 he was a major part of the team that reached the final of the 1925 FA Cup, playing in all of the club's seven games leading up to the final. The final took place on 25 April with Cardiff losing 1–0 to Sheffield United F.C., Sheffield United. It was a mistake from Wake that cost his team the match. United defender Harry Pantling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seaton Delaval
Seaton Delaval is a village in Northumberland, England, with a population of 4,371. The largest of the five villages in Seaton Valley, it is the site of Seaton Delaval Hall, completed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1727. In 2010 the armed robbery of Jimmy's Fish Bar featured in news coverage of Raoul Moat's crime rampage. History The name 'Seaton Delaval' was first attested as 'Seton de la Val' in 1270. 'Seaton' simply means 'sea town', referring to the village's nearness to the North Sea. The land was held by the Delaval family, who took their name from Laval in Maine in France. Their descendants are still major landholders in the area today and the current Lord Hastings is Delaval Astley, 23rd Baron Hastings. The folk song ‘Blackleg Miner’ mentions the village: ::::''Oh, Delaval is a terrible place ::::They rub wet clay in the blackleg's face. ::::And around the heaps they run a foot race, ::::To catch the blackleg miner! ::::So divint gan near the Seghill mine. ::::Acro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |