Researching Sid Bidewell
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The name Sid means "Form of SIDNEY. See SYDNEY" and is of French origin.
Records of Sid Bidewell on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Sid Bidewell and the Bidewell Family History
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Bidewell Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called Sid Bidewell
Sid Bidewell
Sidney Henry Bidewell (6 June 1918 – November 2003) was an English professional footballer and manager who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Chelsea.
After playing for St Albans City and Wealdstone, Bidewell joined Chelsea in May 1937, scoring twice on his debut and going on to make a further three appearances for the club. The outbreak of war put his professional career on hold, but continued to make wartime appearances for Chelsea, Wrexham, Southampton and Colchester United. After the war, he joined Gravesend & Northfleet and then Chelmsford City before becoming manager at Hemel Hempstead.
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