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2 unusual facts about Freemantle


Freemantle F.C.

The "Magpies", as Freemantle were known, were formed in 1884 and appear to have had strong links with Christ Church, Freemantle; one of the parish’s curates, Rev. George D'Arcy, featured in their ranks in their formative days.

John Francis Filmer

In 1925, he joined the Department of Agriculture in Freemantle.


Freemantle F.C.

Freemantle and Southampton St. Mary's next cup meeting was in the semi-final of the Hampshire Senior Cup on 24 February 1894, when the Saints gained their revenge for the previous season's defeat, with a 2–1 victory in a replay (despite having Jack Angus sent off for an "over zealous" tackle) after a 1–1 draw in the first match, with both matches played at the County Ground.

In 1888, Freemantle took a lease on a new ground off Shirley Road from the Atherley family, where the club remained until their demise 17 years later.

George Freemantle

George Freemantle (born 14th March 1806, Easton, Hampshire; details of death unknown) was an English cricketer who was associated with Hampshire and made his first-class debut in 1829.

Gobnait Ní Bhruadair

Albinia Lucy Brodrick on 17 December 1861 at 23 Chester Square, Belgrave, London, the fifth daughter of William Brodrick, 8th Viscount Midleton (1830–1907), and his wife, Augusta Mary (née Freemantle), daughter of the 1st Baron Cottesloe.


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