The first 25 copies of the new Duncan Edwards book – From Black Country Boy to Red Devil – have been donated to St Francis Parish Church in Laurel Road. Dudley. John Barrett who is the churchwarden at St Francis attended Priory Junior School with Duncan Edwards and said “The book is a wonderful tribute to Duncan and it will not only keep his memory alive but help us to raise money for our church”
Year: 2018
SIR BOBBY CHARLTON IS SUPPORTING THE DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE
The Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute has received the active support of Sir Bobby Charlton in a new book Black Country Boy to Red Devil. The lavishly illustrated book tells the story of Duncan Edwards from his Black Country roots and schooldays in Dudley through to his time as one of England’s most celebrated international players. Duncan’s National Service days are also featured describing how he spent two years travelling between the Army and Manchester United – and winning two First Division Championship medals in the process. Sir Bobby, who…
SADLER’S TO HOST DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE NIGHT
Sadler’s Sales Director – Ian King said ‘Since we announced that we will be launching a special ‘Duncan Edwards Tribute Ale’ at the Dinner in October there has been an enormous amount of interest from our customers. As a result of this we have decided to expand the distribution of this special brew and we are inviting our customers to join us on Tuesday 1 May to sample the ‘Duncan Edwards Tribute Ale’ for the first time. In addition to Manchester United legend, Tommy Docherty will be joined on the…
SADLER’S TO SPONSOR DUNCAN EDWARDS TRIBUTE DINNER
Sadler’s Brewery have announced that they will be sponsoring the Duncan Edwards 60th Anniversary Tribute Dinner at the Copthorne Hotel on Thursday 11 October 2018. Sadler’s Sales Director – Ian King said ‘Although we are now based at our Craft Brewery in Lye, near Stourbridge our roots go back to 1900 when Nathanial Sadler opened the original Sadler’s Brewhouse in Oldbury. At Sadler’s we are very proud of our Black Country roots and delighted to be part of this tribute to Duncan Edwards who contributed so much to the sporting…
DUNCAN EDWARDS EXHIBITION EXTENDED
The Duncan Edwards Exhibition that opened at the Dudley Archives on Thursday 4 January 2018 has been extended by a further month Richard Lewis – Senior Archivist said “It has a been a great honour for the Archives to host this wonderful exhibition commemorating the passing of Duncan and celebrating his life. The amazing response from the people of Dudley and far beyond has been truly touching. We are delighted that with the support of the Duncan Edwards Tribute we are able to extend the exhibition until Saturday 28th April…