That wonderful programme on BBC 2 earlier this year, which showed us those marvellous black and white images from Mitchell and Kenyon, gave us a glimpse of the Sheffield United goalkeeper William Henry ( fatty ) Foulke. I commented on this list at the time concerning that great character and received some interesting replies. I have just read ' Colossus - the true story of William Foulke ' by Graham Phythian ( interviewed by Radio Sheffield's Jimmy Carol on the Saturday morning show ) published by Tempus Publishing Ltd, The Mill, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2QC www.tempus-publishing.com The book contains information which will be of interest to the many amateur family historians subscribing to this list. Before I proceed, it's important to relate that I have received permission from Tempus Publishing to quote from the book. Foulke was born at Old Park, Dawley ( suburb of Telford ) Shropshire, 12 April 1874. His birth certificate gives his name as FOULK. On the 1881 Census at 122 Primrose Hill, Blackwell ( between South Normanton and North Wingfield ) the name is FAULKS. He preferred FOULKE, whereas his wife's preference and the name on his gravestone was FOULKES. His mother is recorded as Mary Ann ( no reference to her maiden name ) There is no information on his birth certificate regarding his father and in 1881 when his younger brother was born, there is still no mention of his father. William married BEATRICE HELENA DUFF, daughter of ROBERT DUFF, a railway goods guard, at Holy Trinity on Nursery Street in Sheffield, 22 June 1896. Witnesses at the wedding were Beatrice's brother, JAMES WILLIAM EYRE DUFF and EDITH MAGGIE WASHINGTON. Bride and Groom both lived on Marcus Street, Pitsmoor in Sheffield. William at No 37 and Beatrice at No 170. Their first child John Robert, was born in Blackwell March 1897. Daughter Selina was born 1903. James Rigby born 1907 died 1913 Stanley born 1909 and died 1910. In 1899 William and Beatrice were at 8 Belgrave Square, Sheffield ( Highfields area, close to United football ground ) In the 1901 Census at that address they had living with them Robert age 4, William Redvers age 1, LOUISA MATTHEWS, niece and a boarder NELLIE LAMBERT, age 24, born Scotland. The Sheffield United Manager at that time was TOM BOTT, once a Sheffield fishmonger. In 1903 William bought a General Store and Beerhouse at 29 Asline Road, corner of Colver Road ( Highfields area ) In 1908 there was a brief move to 363 Bramall Lane and then William became a Publican at ' The Duke ' 11 Matilda Street. His stay there was also brief, moving to a shop at 10 Matilda Street in 1910. William died 1st of May 1916 at Sister Tate's Nursing Home, 426 Glossop Road ( on the site of the present Royal Hallamshire Hospital ) He is buried alongside his wife in Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield. I hope this article produces some discussion, surrounding such as connections with names mentioned, the Highfields area of Sheffield and Sister Tate's Nursing Home. Perhaps some of you on the list could relate information from books on other characters from Sheffield history, where information is provided on relatives, locations, people connected and relevant dates. A recommended read for football history enthusiasts ! Roger Stevenson in Sheffield