From my recently-acquired "History of Charlton" by J G Smith (1975) Volume 2, page 303:
Maryon Institute later Blundell's Mission, East Street (now demolished)
It was through Sir Spencer Wilson's close links with the athletic section of Woolwich Polytechnic Young Men's Christian Institution, that led to the Mission being equipped as a gymnasium, with volunteer instructors to boot. In September 1895, the Maryon Institute football team was formed, with J. Lodder as Captain and J. Willment as Secretary. Though their first game against Red Rose F.C. ended in defeat, they nevertheless applied to join the Plumstead and District Junior League. It is interesting to note that as the boys developed into their 'teens they kept together as a team, and as a result were instrumental in forming the basis of the present day Charlton Athletic Football Club.
Where are you now when we need you, Sir Spencer Wilson?
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