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Antonia Swift - Trying to find a mine that was in Rishton, Lancashire

From:      Antonia Swift
Sent:       1 June 2011
Subject:  Was Eric Fred Brook at Manver's Pit 1920s before playing for Manchester City and England?

Hi I am trying to confirm that my great uncle went to work at Manvers Pit straight from school in the 1920s. His name is Eric Fred Brook, he later went to play football for Manchester City and England, but do not have much information from before that.

I would be grateful if you can point me in the right direction.

Many Thanks

Antonia Swift

Wikipedia
Eric Fred Brook (27 November 1907 – 29 March 1965) was an English footballer who played in the outside left position. He is the all time record goal scorer for Manchester City in all competitions and was an England International. Brook was a muscular player with 'one of the fiercest shots in pre-war football' and was a good penalty taker. Brook is regarded as one of Manchester City's and England's greatest ever players. He has been described 'as a brilliant roving forward for Manchester City and England'.