Runningman   136 #13 Posted October 5, 2009 Hi escort1  You was obviously posting the same time as me.  Great minds think alike ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
simonj   10 #14 Posted October 5, 2009 There's an old cricket ground just above the football pitch at the top of Bridle Stile in Mosborough. You can clearly see where the square was due to the flat area on a sloping field. There are also remains of some benches and the old hut. I've no idea when it was abandoned but it must be 20+ years ago at least.  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bridle+stile&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=18.304449,43.769531&ie=UTF8&hq=bridle+stile&hnear=&ll=53.326231,-1.373071&spn=0.001126,0.002671&t=h&z=19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Yerman   10 #15 Posted October 6, 2009 Is the cricket pitch in Stannington still in use?  The Waterworks used to have a cricket and football pitch with tennis courts on Crookes Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
redshadow   10 #16 Posted October 6, 2009 Didn't Dormer Tools used to have a sports club somewhere up Dyche Lane ? Is it still there ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   136 #17 Posted October 6, 2009 Morning redshadow, Yes the sports area is still there off Dyche Lane.  On Abbeydale Road South, just past the entrance to the Abbeydale sports club, where the 5 Trees estate now stands, there was an old pavilion, which I believe was used by the allotment society that existed there. This pavilion once fronted a cricket pitch, on which I believe Derbyshire once played. That area was in Derbyshire many years ago.  Confirmation if possible by someone on the facts I have just stated ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
surfinjim   10 #18 Posted October 6, 2009 The bottom of Whitley lane at the Ecclesfield end, used to be Batchelors sports ground. That's now gone to be used for horses.  Was used up to the late 70's.  Also on the end of Clay Wheels Lane before you turn right to head up to FoxHill. There used to be a rugby ground for Sheffield Oaks, but I'm sure it was a works football ground before.  Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   136 #19 Posted October 6, 2009 Here I am again, keep thinking of places to mention.  Lets not forget that the sport of Pedestrianism ( running ) was very popular during the late 19th and early part of the 20th century. My Grandfather was involved and ran at venues such as the Sheaf House grounds on Bramall Lane, the Ball Inn, top of Myrtle Rd and a location on Langsett Rd opposite the Barracks. There is a pub on the corner where the sports ground once stood. Can't remember it's name at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
redshadow   10 #20 Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks Runningman; I used to work at Dormer in the 1980s and visited the sports ground on several occasions. I think that there used to be an annual football competition between various departments of the company. I took some photos once... must still have them somewhere... probably 1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BigTeeOwls   10 #21 Posted October 6, 2009 The old British coal recreation ground which had, two football pitches, 1 hockey pitch and cricket ground with pavilion. It was on the way down to the old Orgreave club.  Many hours i played on them pitches as a yout! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
surfinjim   10 #22 Posted October 6, 2009 Used to be footbal field behind the Angel pub at Grenoside. Was turned into housing late 70's/early 80's.  Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Asaw   10 #23 Posted October 6, 2009 Dormer did have a sports club now known as Boundary social. Newton Chambers sports ground before it became a park. Great pitches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kenny.gray   10 #24 Posted October 6, 2009 we used to run for the school at a track on bawtry rd.were sheff.utd play cricket,it is i think still there it was red shale,also dont forget the cricket pitch at the lane.the sanderson kayser and tempered spring grounds on droppingwell lane,also shardlows at the back of the works,atlas and norfolk now utds.academy ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...