Charles Horley


Charles "Charlie" Henry Horley was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Swinton, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Swinton was a rugby union club.

Background

Charlie Horley's birth was registered in Pendlebury, Lancashire, and he died aged 63 in Birkdale, Lancashire.

Playing career

International honours

Charlie Horley won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1885 against Ireland.

Change of Code

When Swinton converted from the rugby union code to the rugby league code on Tuesday 2 June 1896, Charlie Horley would have been approximately 36 years of age. Consequently, he may have been both a rugby union and rugby league footballer for Swinton.

Genealogical information

Charlie Horley's marriage was registered during July→September 1886 in Chorlton district.