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Sir Nathaniel Creswick KCB (31 July 1831 – 20 October 1917) was an English footballer who co-founded Sheffield FC, the oldest football club in the world, in 1857. With William Prest, he established the Sheffield Rules, which were highly influential upon the modern laws of association football. He was also a founder of the Hallamshire Rifles.
In memory of football’s pioneers, Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest, who founded the World’s First Football Club on October 24th, 1857: Sheffield FC. Watch the video here.
Oct 20, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Nathaniel Creswick, who co-founded the world's first and oldest football club in 1857. He was also a solicitor, a cutlery manufacturer, a soldier and a hero who saved a man from drowning.
- Martin Westby
Nov 1, 2023 · A look at the life and times of Colonel Sir Nathaniel Creswick, co-founder of Sheffield Football Club on 24 October 1857, The World's Oldest Football Club. Written by Stephen Johnson in conjunction with Colonel 1 Geoffrey Norton (pictured), the great great nephew of Nathaniel Creswick.
May 31, 2017 · Nathaniel Creswick co-founded the world’s first football club, Sheffield FC, in 1857 and last week I visited his grave at the Heeley Parish Church. The size and the positioning of his memorial, right next to the church’s main entrance, gives an indication of how significant he was to the church.
- Martin Westby
Jun 1, 2024 · Sir Nathaniel Creswick co-wrote the so-called Sheffield Rules at 9 East Parade in 1858. They went on to influence the Football Association (FA), says Sheffield Home of Football, which organised...
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This week saw the launch of a new book about the ‘Life and Times’ of Sir Nathaniel Creswick, one of Sheffield FC founders, the oldest football club in the world still playing here in Sheffield since 1857.
