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Harry Varley
OVERALL STATISTICS
BIRTH	AGE	SIGNED ON	FROM
1-10-1852	N/A	Date unknown.	Unknown.
DEBUT		LAST MATCH	LEFT
24-1-1874 v Liverpool Royal Infirmary		Birch	1887-
CAREER			APPEARANCES (SUBS)
1874-1887			24 (0)
TRIES	GOALS	DGOALS	PTS
1	0	0	1

Biography of Harry Varley
HERITAGE NO : Harry Varley SAINTS LIFER Harry was born in St. Helens in October 1852. His father James was an iron founder employed 45 men and 25 boys. It is true to say that he had built a very successful business in St. Helens and dallied in the upper echelons of the business and social circles in the town. His mother, Annie, is from the Isle of Man. The 1861 census recorded the large family living in Eccleston Road, St. Helens. Indeed, Harry had nine siblings included brother William and Richard who both were to play for St. Helens alongside Harry. The Varleys really set the precedent later to be followed by the Creeveys, Warings and Cunninghams amongst others. At the age of eighteen, Henry had started work as a ‘pattern maker’ and the family have moved to live at The Croft, Water Mill Road, St. Helens. He later worked at the Waterloo Foundry. Harry played in the very first match for the newly-formed St. Helens RFC, a twenty-a-side game against Liverpool Rifle Brigade, on 24th of January 1874 at Boundary Road, St. Helens. He was played half back that day. St. Helens didn’t trouble the scorers on the day at all; the opposition that day made five touchdowns, but didn’t convert any so the result was ‘a draw in their favour’! Harry married Elizabeth Hartley, known as Betsy, on the 9th of May 1877. Elizabeth’s father was Abraham Hartley, a glassmaker. Harry and Elizabeth moved to Fern Tree Villas, 174, Denton’s Green Lane, St. Helens. In true Valley fashion the couple went on to raise seven children. Harry Varley died on the 8th of February 1901. He left his widow Elizabeth the sum of £6,328-5-4. The Bank of England calculate that sum to be worth £615 000 in 2023. The St. Helens Newspaper carried news of his passing on 15th February 1901, saying that he ‘was best remembered in connection with all the athletic clubs of the town. He was the best batsman at St. Helens cricket club and was about 45 when he died.’ The report continues: ‘Before the formation of the St. Helens Football Club, when the St. Helens Rangers was one of the leading clubs in the district, Mr. Varley was one of the playing members. When the St. Helens football club was formed, he was a playing member, became a member of the Committee and ultimately a Vice-President. In which position he was when St. Helens won the Championship of the 2nd Division under the old rugby union. He was also a Vice-President of the old West Lancs Union. When the Northern Union was formed, Mr. Varley relinquished office but has since taken a deep interest in the affairs of the club.’

Biography of Harry Varley

HERITAGE NO :

Harry Varley

SAINTS LIFER

Harry was born in St. Helens in October 1852. His father James was an iron founder employed 45 men and 25 boys. It is true to say that he had built a very successful business in St. Helens and dallied in the upper echelons of the business and social circles in the town. His mother, Annie, is from the Isle of Man. The 1861 census recorded the large family living in Eccleston Road, St. Helens. Indeed, Harry had nine siblings included brother William and Richard who both were to play for St. Helens alongside Harry. The Varleys really set the precedent later to be followed by the Creeveys, Warings and Cunninghams amongst others.

At the age of eighteen, Henry had started work as a ‘pattern maker’ and the family have moved to live at The Croft, Water Mill Road, St. Helens. He later worked at the Waterloo Foundry.

Harry played in the very first match for the newly-formed St. Helens RFC, a twenty-a-side game against Liverpool Rifle Brigade, on 24th of January 1874 at Boundary Road, St. Helens. He was played half back that day. St. Helens didn’t trouble the scorers on the day at all; the opposition that day made five touchdowns, but didn’t convert any so the result was ‘a draw in their favour’!

Harry married Elizabeth Hartley, known as Betsy, on the 9th of May 1877. Elizabeth’s father was Abraham Hartley, a glassmaker. Harry and Elizabeth moved to Fern Tree Villas, 174, Denton’s Green Lane, St. Helens. In true Valley fashion the couple went on to raise seven children.

Harry Varley died on the 8th of February 1901. He left his widow Elizabeth the sum of £6,328-5-4. The Bank of England calculate that sum to be worth £615 000 in 2023.

The St. Helens Newspaper carried news of his passing on 15th February 1901, saying that he ‘was best remembered in connection with all the athletic clubs of the town. He was the best batsman at St. Helens cricket club and was about 45 when he died.’

The report continues: ‘Before the formation of the St. Helens Football Club, when the St. Helens Rangers was one of the leading clubs in the district, Mr. Varley was one of the playing members. When the St. Helens football club was formed, he was a playing member, became a member of the Committee and ultimately a Vice-President. In which position he was when St. Helens won the Championship of the 2nd Division under the old rugby union. He was also a Vice-President of the old West Lancs Union. When the Northern Union was formed, Mr. Varley relinquished office but has since taken a deep interest in the affairs of the club.’

Date	Match		Pos	Opponents	Comp	Venue	FT	FTO	T
24th Jan 1874	1	N/K	7	Liverpool Royal Infirmary*	FR	H				VIEW
7th Mar 1874	2	N/K	6	Waterloo*	FR	A				VIEW
5th Dec 1874	3	D	4	Wigan*	FR	H	0	0		VIEW
21st Oct 1876	4	N/K	4	Birkenhead Flamingoes*	FR	H				VIEW
3rd Mar 1877	5	N/K	4	Wigan*	FR	H				VIEW
22nd Nov 1879	6	N/K	5	Birkenhead Rangers*	FR	H				VIEW
21st Feb 1880	7	N/K	6	St Helens Recs*	FR	A				VIEW
25th Dec 1885	8	N/K	5	Blackrod*	FR	H				VIEW
26th Dec 1885	9	N/K	5	Widnes*	FR	H				VIEW
1st Jan 1886	10	N/K	5	Litherland*	FR	H				VIEW
3rd Jan 1886	11	N/K	5	Litherland*	FR	A				VIEW
6th Mar 1886	12	N/K	5	Wavertree*	CUP 1R	A				VIEW
16th Oct 1886	13	L	15	Salford A*	FR	H	3	8		VIEW
23rd Oct 1886	14	L	15	Rochdale St.Clements*	FR	H	0	2		VIEW
30th Oct 1886	15	W	15	Oldham A*	FR	H	3	0		VIEW
6th Nov 1886	16	W	15	Chorlton*	FR	A	4	1	1	VIEW
13th Nov 1886	17	W	15	Manchester Gymnasium*	FR	A	11	0		VIEW
20th Nov 1886	18	L	15	Kendal Hornets*	FR	H	2	5		VIEW
27th Nov 1886	19	L	15	Birch*	FR	A	0	4		VIEW
19th Feb 1887	20	W	15	Liverpool Wanderers*	FR	A	8	0		VIEW
26th Feb 1887	21	L	15	Eccles*	FR	A	0	1		VIEW
5th Mar 1887	22	L	15	Warrington*	FR	A	0	1		VIEW
26th Mar 1887	23	D	15	Eccles*	FR	H	2	2		VIEW
2nd Apr 1887	24	W	15	Birch*	FR	H	4	0		VIEW

*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub.

WINS : 5 \| LOSSES : 6 \| DRAWS : 2

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Harry Varley

OVERALL STATISTICS

Biography of Harry Varley