The orphaned football star who fought racism to become an officer

Walter Tull

Walter Tull lived a remarkable life – an orphan who overcame racist taunts to play for several football league teams and then rose through the ranks to become an officer during the First World War. His fascinating story is told on this well-illustrated, informative site put together by the City of Westminster Archives and funded by ‘Kick it Out’ and the Heritage Lottery. 

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