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Recreation Grounds, Perth
The Recreation Grounds, opened in 1885, was the first home of St Johnstone F.C., a football club based in Perth, Scotland, Perth, Scotland. It met their requirements for almost forty years, until the club moved to the other side of the town, opening Muirton Park in 1924. History The St Johnstone football club was formed by members of the town's cricket club, who were seeking a suitable sport to occupy them during the months when cricket was not in season. Well-known local curling, curler George Valentine was the football club's first President. The twenty members of the newly formed football club contributed one Banknotes of Scotland, Scottish pound each to lease suitable land at Craigie Haugh, near the Perth, Scotland#South Inch, South Inch park and across from where HMP Perth, Perth Prison stands today. The land, leased from Sir Robert Moncrieffe, became known as the Recreation Grounds. The football ground was typical of its era but very basic by today's standard. A small grands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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