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The original 'Dunstable Town' were in existence from the nineteenth century until 1975, being replaced by Dunstable F.C.. They themselves then folded in 1993-1994, and the new Dunstable Town were created in 1998. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Early history

Dunstable Town FC were formed in the late nineteenth century, first playing in local league and cup competitions. In 1894, they won the Bedfordshire Senior Cup, a feat they were not to repeat until 1956. Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a county in England that forms part of the East of England region. ...

The 1950's-1970's

The history of the club is sketchy until 1950, when Dunstable Town joined the Metropolitan League. The club moved to a stadium at Kingsway, and played in this league for many years, before moving to the Southern League in 1965. In 1956, they also achieved their best result in the FA Cup, reaching the first round proper. The Southern League is an English football league for semi-professional and amateur teams. ... Note: for the full results of all FA Cup finals, see FA Cup Final The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ...

In 1973, the club received the financial backing of Keith Cheesman. He hired a young Barry Fry as manager, and gave him money to build up a strong team; indeed in his autobiography, Fry claims that he was often given blank, signed cheques. Of note, both Jeff Astle and George Best were bought in to play for the team (Best only actually playing three competitive games). However, this spending quickly led to the accumulation of debt, and the club folded. Barry Fry (born April 7, 1945) is an English football manager. ... Example of a Canadian cheque. ... The Astle Gates at The Hawthorns Jeffrey (Jeff) Astle (13 May 1942 â€“ 19 January 2002) was an English footballer. ... For the 1987 album by The Wedding Present, see George Best (album). ...

Dunstable F.C.

Dunstable F.C. was formed to take over the team's fixtures, completing the 1975-1976 season. They were then demoted to the bottom level of the Southern League. There they stayed for following twenty years; however, more financial difficulties led to the clubs disbanding in 1994, for the second time.

Dunstable Town today

Creasey Park, the current stadium, was purchased in 1997, allowing the team to be reformed for the 1998-1999 season. Promotion from their initial league, the South Midlands League Division 1, was obtained at the second attempt, followed by two promotions in three years to the Isthmian League first division. League restructuring put them in the Southern League Premier, from which they were relegated for the 2005-2006 season. Kerry Dixon and Paul Reeves failed to stop the rot and The Blues were relgated again until the FA's restructuring granted Dunstable a reprieve. Young manager Darren Feighery was drafted in for the 2006/07 season in the Southern League Midland Division, he and his young side finished 11th and are in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup Final, a competition Dunstable has won a record 10 times. The Spartan South Midlands Football League is an English football league covering north London and parts of the Home Counties. ... The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ... Kerry Dixon (born 24 July 1961, in Luton, United Kingdom) is a former professional football player for Chelsea and England. ...

Club records

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