In the latest edition of our look back through the T&A picture archives, here are five hockey teams from the past.
First up, submitted by one of our readers Roy Naylor, the Salts Ladies Hockey team, pictured around 1933. Third from the left, on the back row, is his mother Catherine Naylor (McHugh). The shield is currently on display at Salts Mill.
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SALTS LADIES HOCKEY TEAM
SALTS LADIES HOCKEY TEAM: In this submitted picture the ladies of the Salts Hockey team are clearly enjoying their sporting success.
SALTS LADIES HOCKEY TEAM 1930s
SALTS LADIES HOCKEY TEAM 1930s: Here is another picture of the Salts Ladies Hockey team submitted by Roy Naylor.
BRIGHOUSE GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM 1950
BRIGHOUSE GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM 1950: By 1950 hockey was increasing in popularity in the West Riding area. Pictured above the Brighouse Girls’ Grammar School team beaten 7-2 by Elland Girls’ Grammar School.
ELLAND GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1950
ELLAND GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1950: Pictured, winners of the 1950 hockey match against rivals, Brighouse Girls’ Grammar School.
If you have any team pictures you would like to share with us, please email them with a submitted caption to odele.ayres@nqyne.co.uk
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