10 Questions
What was the initial reaction of the men who saw the women playing football in the munition factories?
They laughed, joked, and mocked the women
What was the outcome of the first women's football match at Deepdale?
They lost the game 4-0 but raised £600 for the war effort
What led to the growth of women's football by the time the Great War concluded?
Positive reception from fans and media, leading to further fixtures and appearance of women's teams everywhere
What event coincided with the rise of women's football by 1920?
Women over 30 being offered the chance to vote for the first time
Why did Sarah Blythe express frustration in her letter?
'Last week you decided to prohibit the women’s game from your grounds'
During which event did the men on the frontline exchange cigarettes and play football?
The Great War
What was the atmosphere like at the FA Cup Final in 1915?
Filled with military uniforms
What happened to hundreds of players, managers, and referees a few months after the FA Cup Final in 1915?
Joined up in Pals battalions
What continued for at least a year at home during wartime?
The Football League
What did the writer express dismay about in the letter to the Football Association?
Banning women's football at their grounds
Express your dismay at the decision to ban women's football in this historical protest letter. Reflect on the impact of war and societal changes as you advocate for the right for women to play football.
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