Webb Corbett Football Club, Tutbury

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Date:1936 - 1937 (c.)

Description:Webb Corbett F.C. were Burton & District League Champions, 1936-1937 season.

Tutbury has a glassmaking tradition dating back to the 15th century. The glassworks on the corner of Ludgate Street and Burton Street was built in 1836. The Webbs, glassmakers from Amblecote, acquired the factory in 1906. The glassworks were run by G.H. Corbett and the company was named Webb Corbett. The company was taken over by Royal Doulton in 1969 and the works were closed in 1980. At its height the works employed 200 people.

This photograph is from the collections of Tutbury Museum.

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