What was the social climate regarding race in Britain during Walter Tull's lifetime?

Nov 12, 2024 ... Walter Tull was born on April 28, 1888. He was a Black British professional soccer player, dentist, and British Army officer. Jan 3, 2024 ... In May 1917, Tull made history by becoming the first black officer in the British Army to lead white British soldiers in battle. His commission ... Aug 3, 2023 ... After playing football in the Orphanage football team, Tull was selected to play for the amateur club Clapton in 1908. Scarcely four months had ... Walter Daniel John Tull (1888-1918) was an army officer and English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. Nov 1, 2010 ... He was the first Black outfield player to play in the English. Football League. He was also the first Black officer in the British Army and was ... Jun 23, 2020 ... Your favourite footballer might be Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling or one of the other excellent black footballers that showcase their skills ... Tull, Walter Daniel John (1888–1918), footballer and army officer, was born on 28 April 1888 at 57 Walton Road, Folkestone, Kent, the fifth child of Daniel Tull ... Contributors. Andy Robertshaw historian & military adviser andyrobertshaw.com. Walter's family who run the Finlayson Family Archive -waltertullarchive.com. Walter Daniel John Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Tottenham Hotspur and ... footballers and also the first black combat Officer in the British Army. Walter's story can be told thanks to a £49,900 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund ( ...