Stephen Bolton, a teacher and football historian, has curated an exhibition at Valence House focusing on the Dagenham Invincibles women's football team. The exhibition chronicles the evolution of women's football, particularly during World War One, highlighting the peculiar contributions of working-class women. The Dagenham Invincibles, also known as The Sterling Ladies, enjoyed an impressive record of 34 wins and 2 draws during their two undefeated seasons. The exhibition runs until March 31 and sheds light on this critical chapter in women's sports history.
Stephen's exhibition at Valence House highlights the Dagenham Invincibles and their pivotal role in women's football during and after World War One.
Women’s football was previously seen merely as a hobby for upper-class women until necessity during the war allowed working-class women to participate.
Dagenham's significant contribution to women's football is most evident in the Dagenham Invincibles, who went two seasons unbeaten during the war.
Over 1,000 games were played nationwide, with The Sterling Ladies of Dagenham emerging as the superstars of the women's football movement.
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