George Shipway

George Shipway, right winger for Dulwich Hamlet either side of the First World War, partnered two of the greatest inside forwards in the history of the amateur game, the Egyptian Hussein Hegazi and the legendary Edgar Kail.

In 1913 he won two England caps, against Germany and Holland, making him the club’s second amateur international after Charlie Tyson.

England Amateurs 1913. Shipway first left seated.

During his time at Champion Hill, Shipway gained many representative honours for the London FA and Surrey County FA.

A few years ago some football memorabilia relating to Shipway was auctioned off. Along with the county caps and badges was his large collection of enamel pin badges. Included among them were some early Dulwich Hamlet ones from the 1920s and 30s.

Recently some of his embroidered shirt badges have turned up on Ebay. The London badge he can be seen wearing in the top picture from December 1911. The photograph was taken before the match against Middlesex at Stamford Bridge. 

 London badge