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Billy Stage
William Stage (22 March 1893 – 12 May 1957) was an English professional association footballer who played as an inside forward. He spent the largest part of his career with Bury F.C., Bury where he became team captain and helped them reach the Football League First Division in 1923–24 in English football#Second Division, 1924. Football career Stage was born in Whitby in North Yorkshire and joined nearby Middlesbrough F.C., Middlesbrough in April 1913 as an amateur, signing a professional contract in December 1913. He only made three appearances for 'Boro before World War I caused league football to be suspended. After the war, he joined Scottish club Hibernian F.C., Hibernian, making his Scottish League debut at the start of 1919–20 Scottish First Division, the 1919–20 season. He played in every Hibs match during that season, scoring four league goals, plus one in Scottish Cup, the cup. Despite having been "ever-present", Stage left Hibernian at the end of the season; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is on the Yorkshire Coast at the mouth of the River Esk, North Yorkshire, River Esk and has a maritime, mineral and tourist economy. From the Middle Ages, Whitby had significant Herring fleet, herring and whaling fleets, and was where Captain Cook learned seamanship. He first explored the southern ocean in HMS Endeavour, HMS ''Endeavour'', built in Whitby.Hough 1994, p. 55 Alum industry in North Yorkshire, Alum was mined locally, and Whitby Jet (lignite), jet jewellery was fashionable during the 19th century. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the Whitby Swing Bridge, swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour sheltered by grade II listed Piers of Whitby, east and west piers. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
