Blackhall Colliery Welfare F.C.

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Blackhall Colliery Welfare F.C. was an English association football club which participated in the North Eastern League, Wearside Football League and the FA Cup. [1]

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References

  1. Blackhall Colliery Welfare at the Football Club History Database