The story of Lizzie Ashcroft, the Dagenham Invincibles and History of Women's Football.
Join us on International Women's Day to celebrate and learn about women's football! Football Historian Steve Bolton will be showing the film “Granny” - a moving tribute to his International footballing grandmother, Lizzy Ashcroft of the Dick, Kerr Ladies. We will also be hosting an Interactive Discussion Panel, presented by Dr Alex Alexandrou and joined by Army football legend Krissy Wright + TalkSport Journalist Uma Gurav.
You will also have a chance to view some of the amazing Sterling Telephone Factory and Sterling Ladies FC Archives held at Valence House. All visitors will be put in a free draw to win a signed copy of ‘The Keeper’ by Kelcey Ervick.
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Address
Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, London, RM8 3HT
020 8227 2034
Opening times
Valence House is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Museum: 10am—4pm (closed 12pm—1pm)
Local Studies Centre: 10am—4pm
Visitor Centre and grounds: 10am—4.30pm
Please note we are closed Monday, Friday and Sunday.
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