Harry Dickason (gymnast) explained

Harry Dickason (16 April 1890  - 21 January 1962[1]) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

He was part of the British team, which won the bronze medal[3] in the gymnastics men's team, European system event in 1912.

Harry worked at Cadburys for 44 1/2 years in the Sheet Metal Department and then the Mould Makers department. His brothers (Willie and Albert) and his four sisters (Gertrude, Doreen, Elsie and Florence) also all worked for Cadburys. His Aunt (Eliza Shrimpton) was Richard Cadbury's Housekeeper.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Obituary, The Bournville Works, 1962
  2. Web site: Harry Dickason . Olympedia . 14 April 2021.
  3. Web site: Harry . Dickason . Harry Dickason. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE. 12 November 2019 .
  4. Article 'Mr. H. Dickason's Gymnastic Career' in the internal Cadbury magazine 'The Bournville Works', December 1950