Albert Road Recreation Ground
Introduction
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Albert Road Recreation Ground
Image: © Martin Addison Taken: 20 Jan 2012
On a site previously occupied by a clay pit and works, the land was first used to play football in the 1900's. It was later expanded to its present size. Tennis courts and bowls club were added in 1925. A full history can be found on the FARRG website at http://www.farrg.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=14 .
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Image Location
Latitude
51.601205
Longitude
-0.134323