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Groundtastic Magazine Summer 2026 (GT125)
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Our Friends In The North Revisited
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Before The Cemetery End (1970-1994)
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Groundtastic 31-36 for sale, plus several issues of Stadionwelt, rare football ground books, and an original contract from 1925. Many are post-free. More later this week. ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=3…
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Grandstand, Summers Lane, Finchley
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Percival T. Harrison with Owen Williams
Double faced grandstand, built to overlook two pitches. The structure was designed by Finchley Borough engineer P.T. Harrison, with assistance from Owen Williams ⚽️
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A 104-page bumper edition, GT125 is a special issue celebrating Groundtastic achieving the 125 milestone. If that wasn't enough, the magazine has also had a style refresh. It's gone down well and is set to be a sell out. Don't miss out, order your copy at groundtastic.co.uk
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Back in GT16 (Spring 1999) we mentioned that Bohemians' Dalymount Park was about to be redeveloped, causing @TheMillerFiles to make a panic dash to Dublin. 27 years later it seems the rebuild is finally going to happen. Read more in GT125.
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In the Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125), we report on Workington's last match at Borough Park in its current form, and also discuss the intertwined history of its neighbours Derwent Park and Lonsdale Park. Buy here: groundtastic.co.uk
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A brilliant issue, and a beautiful tribute to @PeterRMiles
Groundtastic Magazine Summer 2026 (GT125)
£6 plus postage
groundtastic.co.uk
Our Friends In The North Revisited
£6 plus postage
groundtastic.co.uk/our-frien…
Before The Cemetery End (1970-1994)
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groundtastic.co.uk/before
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Waterlooville's Jubilee Park (1959-1998) is profiled in the Summer 2026 (GT125) issue of Groundtastic. An expanded edition to celebrate our 125th issue, the magazine can be ordered here: groundtastic.co.uk
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In GT125 esteemed author Kerry Miller looks at the grounds in the Devon town of Newton Abbot. He traces the history of the Recreation Ground, Centrax SG, Coach Road, Homers Lane & Homers Heath in 8 fact and photo filled pages.
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York St on 29/5/25
Only structures left are the Spayne Rd snack bar, the turnstile block and the light towers. The erasing of a towns sporting heritage is nearing completion
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In the Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125) we take an in depth look at Cambridge University's historic Grange Road ground, the venue for this year's inter-varsity football matches. Order here: groundtastic.co.uk
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Arrived today. Special edition to mark issue 125. Excellent as ever plus a moving tribute to much missed Pete Miles. Here's to another 125!
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In 2026 the Varsity football matches finally found a permanent home, after 152 years. The annual event will be staged at Grange Road in Cambridge for the forseeable future. Read about the fascinating history of the ground and Varsity fixtures in GT125.
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May 27
The Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125) was mailed out today to subscribers and those that placed pre-orders. A special 104 page edition to mark our 125th issue, you can purchase the magazine here: groundtastic.co.uk
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Waterlooville played at Jubilee Park from 1959 to 1998, a well-appointed ground that graced the Southern League. It disappeared after the club merged with Havant Town. Read more in our 7-page article in GT125.
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Due out on 1st June, we are now accepting pre-orders for the Summer 2026 (GT125) issue of Groundtastic. Details here: groundtastic.co.uk
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LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (18)
Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town
Designed by Archibald Leitch, this classic ground hosted League games from 1910 until April 1994, when the club relocated to a new home.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END.
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The latest edition of Groundtastic is now ready to order. Celebrating reaching the 125 mark, it is a bumper edition, with 104 packed pages. For more information and to place an order, visit groundtastic.co.uk.
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LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (17)
County Ground, Northampton Town
Shared with a County Cricket side, this ground hosted top-flight football in 1965/66, despite only being 3-sided. Lost October 1994.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END. groundtastic.co.uk/before
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LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (16)
The Den, Millwall
Home to the club from 1910, almost 1,500 League games were played here from 1920 until the club relocated to a new ground in 1993.
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