The “BEES” Sketch Book – 1936/7 – by Laurence East.
This is probably one of the finest, but simplest, books on Brentford FC.
Wonderful sketched drawings of Brentford FC players who played in 1936/1937.
Front Cover.
A Cherry Blossom Advert & an introduction on Brentford’s Rise to Fame by Argus.
Secretary/Manager; Mr Harry C Curtis & Goal-Scoring Legend; Jack Holliday.
The Inside-Right; Billy Scott (England) & The Left-Wing Maestro; Idris Hopkins (Wales).
Leading the Line; Dave McCulloch (Scotland) & Half-Back; Duncan McKenzie (Scotland).
Full-Back Stalwart; Arthur Bateman & Fellow Full-Back; Joe Wilson.
Brentford Legend, Centre-Half; Joe James & Half-Back; Dai Richards (Wales).
Right-Wing Wizard; Bobby Reid (Scotland) & Goal-Keeper; Jimmy Mathieson.
Stalwart Full-Back; George Poyser & Half-Back Amatuer; J. C. Burns (England).
Trainer Extraordinaire; Bob Kane. An advert for Mansion Polish.
Rear Cover.
This beautiful booklet was orignally priced at 6d, in 1937. Today’s value? Considerably more than 6d!
Printed & Published by E. W. Burgess of Chiswick W4.