Hi,
I'd appreciate some help, i'm after some pics of Cennie Park around the early 1900's.
Many Thanks and appreciation.
Jeff
Central Park pics
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dont know how old this is. 40s?
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When was it built out of interest?
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started in 1901, first game 1902 vs Batley
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Re: Central Park pics
I don't recognise that one, but certainly pre-1954, when the Kop was covered.ancientnloyal wrote:
dont know how old this is. 40s?
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cheers, just realised I could have got that info from this site. Man I'm having such a thick day.ancientnloyal wrote:started in 1901, first game 1902 vs Batley
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Wasn't the kop just an old coal pile?
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Pretty much, yeah, as was the Popular Stand side. They used old railway sleepers to square it into steps for terracing.ancientnloyal wrote:Wasn't the kop just an old coal pile?
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Those were the days, I cant say I have ever really taken to the JJB Stadium. It would be great to have our own ground again