'Time for display in Hillsborough library on links to Sheffield FC' - Reader's letter

Matthew Smith on Sheffield FC’s links to Hillsborough library...

Thanks to Ron Clayton for his kind comments about my previous letter.

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Sheffield, of course, has much to celebrate in terms of library heritage, including the excellently restored Hillsborough branch library.

In its previous guise as Hillsborough Hall this was formerly to James Willis Dixon, member of Sheffield FC, who played against Hallam FC in 1861.

Maybe it’s time for a display in Hillsborough library about its fascinating history and links to Sheffield FC and the Foundation of the Sheffield rules.

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