Pitch Collection (page 5)

Jubilant crowds celebrate Cardiff Citys 1-0 defeat of Aston Villa in front of a 55, 000 spectators with their goal scored by Graham Moore April 1960

Chelsea goalkeeper Petar Barota in a state of confusion about which boots to wear on the newly laid turf at Loftus Road, the home ground of Queens Park Rangers June 1981

Leeds United verses Manchester United at Elland Road, Leeds, Yorkshire. Final score was a 2-2 draw with goals for Manchester United from Bobby Charlton and John Fitzpatrick

Left to Right - Roger Hunt (no 21) Bobby Charlton (no 9) and Jimmy Greaves (no 8 ) walk off into the Wembley Stadium tunnel after England beat Mexico 2- 0 In the FIFA world Cup Finals Group One

Bobby Charlton leaving the pitch at Old Trafford with young fans rushing to shake his hand or pat him on the back after Manchester Uniteds last game of the season against Leicester

Elton John poses with his team of players and staff of Watford Football club, where he is chairman. Picture taken at the Watford home stadium, Vicarage Road

Gwyn Jones (number 7 ) is stretchered off the ground during the Cardiff verses Swansea Rugby Match. Gwyn sustained a compression of the spinal cord when he was trapped at the base of a ruck after 13

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley walks out at Wembley with Tottenham Hotspur manager Keith Burkinshaw ahead of the 1982 Milk Cup Final. 13th March 1982

Aerial view of St James Park football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, the home of Newcastle United F.C. 4th April 1989

Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Scotland at George Best received his first red card for Northern Ireland after throwing mud at the referee at Windsor Park

Alan Curbishley. Birmingham City v Aston Villa, Birmingham County FA Senior Cup Final. 13th August 1983

The Wrexham F. C ground with the public house The Turf in the background
The Wrexham F.C ground with the public house The Turf in the background. 2nd November 1972

Stuart Mason, Wrexhams left half, predicts the scoreline of the Liverpool v Wrexham F.A Cup tie on saturday. Stuart was transferred to Liverpool from Wrexham along with Peter Wall who will be playing

More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park, once the home to Gateshead football club. 11th October 1971

Highgate United F. C. ground the day after a storm which killed player Tony Allden after
Highgate United F.C. ground the day after a storm which killed player Tony Allden after he was struck by lightning on the pitch. 26th February 1967

Highgate United manager John Hewitson (second left) and club coach Mr Kilby Edwards (left) show members of the team the plaque which is to be placed in the new clubhouse at the Highgate ground at

Newcastle 2 - 0 Sunderland English League Division 1 match held at St James Park. 27th December 1976

Village cricket pitch being prepared near Littlehampton, West Sussex. The council objected to the game taking place on a Sunday. 20th August 1946

Hackney Marshes-one of Londons biggest and best-known amateur footballing venues-may be put up for sale by a rate-capped Labour council desperate to avoid spending cuts. 26th february 1987

Scotland Through To World Cup Finals. The Scotland football team advanced to the World Cup Finals in Argentina in 1978 after a fine 2-0 win over Wales, at Anfield

Coventry City v Manchester United in the FA Cup 4th round. The final score was 0-1 to the Sky Blues at the Old Trafford ground. Keith Houchen scores the only goal of the match in the 20th minute

Sport - Football - Wrexham FC - Racecourse Ground - 24th September 1960

secretary Graham Keenor, Blackpool manager Stanley Mortensen and refereee Clive Thomas - the inspection at 9.am lead to the game being called off - 18th Jan 1969

Courtaulds cricket ground, Lockhurst Lane, Foleshill, Coventry. Warwickshire CCC v Surrey CCC. match action. 16th July 1966

West Bromwich Albion vs. Liverpool. AlbionIs nGo-Goi girls wearing the junior teamIs strip entertain the crowd before the start. December 1972 72-11493-003

England wins The Ashes against Australia, Oval Cricket Ground, London, 1926, (1935). The enthusiastic crowd swarming across the ground to congratulate the English team

Aerial view of Housing, Singapore

The football field of Henningsvaer framed by the rocks of the coast. Lofoten Islands, Norway

Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Meazza or San Siro Stadium

Cancha de bochas, Bowls Pitch Rock Formation, Ischigualasto Provincial Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Juan Province, Argentina

Men playing toss and pitch, Victorian period

Toss and Pitch game

Church Avenue and Cricket Club, Harborne, Birmingham
Church Avenue and Cricket Club, Harborne, south-west Birmingham Date: circa 1904

Harborne Cricket Club, south-west Birmingham
Harborne, south-west Birmingham - Cricket Ground. The Cricket Club was founded in May, 1868 and is one of the largest in the Midlands. Date: 1907

Pitch and Toss gambling game, Victorian period

FA Cup Final, West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City, at Wembley Stadium in 1931 Date: 1931

WW2, Seasons Greetings Card
A WW2 seasons greetings card from Bert Copley, The Entertainer, the image shows the man in a pitch black surrounding, shouting Put that light out! Date: circa 1940s

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, pitch pine deck section. 12ins. 3ins. 5ins

Football pitch at Crystal Palace, South London, where the FA Cup Finals were played from 1895 to 1914 Date: circa 1910s

Hampden Park Football Ground, Glasgow, Scotland Date: 1934

Crowd invading pitch, FA Cup Final, Wembley, 1923
Crowd invading the football pitch at the FA Cup Final, Wembley Date: 1923

Last minute in the Football Match, it's now or never
The last minute in the Football Match, it's now or never Date: 1898

Seaside House, Llanfairfechan
A photograph of a unique seaside house with large twin gables and a long sloped pitch, situated at Llanfairfechan, North Wales, designed by Welsh architect partnership, North and Padmore

William Lillywhite, father of modern cricket Date: 1863

Billy Steel, Derby County and Scotland footballer
Billy Steel, inside left footballer for Derby County and Scotland Date: 1949

Warrington Rugby Team, strategizing ahead of their first ever match at Wembley Stadium, the Rugby League Cup Final against Huddersfield due to be played on May 6th. Huddersfield won. Date: 1933

Aircraft spotter on duty at football match, WW2
Aircraft spotter on duty at a football match Charlton v Arsenal at the Valley during the Second World War Date: circa 1940s

Preparing loudspeaker for FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
Preparing loudspeaker for FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium Date: 1946

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"Pitches: Uniting Sports, Cultures, and Histories" From Fidel Castro's iconic baseball pitches in Cuba to the quaint cricket matches in English villages, the concept of a pitch transcends borders and brings people together. Whether it is the London Stock Exchange's stock jobbers pitching their trades or Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch in 1953, these arenas have witnessed countless moments that shaped history. Sports enthusiasts gather at stadiums like Madejski Stadium or Association Cricket Ground in Perth to witness thrilling matches unfold on meticulously maintained pitches. Even across continents, from Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis to Victorian cricket matches of the 19th century, pitches have become hallowed grounds where dreams are realized and legends are born. Football takes center stage as well; be it Spain's Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid or Ayresome Park Middlesbrough causing "a spot of bother. " The FA Cup Semi Final match at Hillsborough between Leeds United and Manchester United remains etched in memory forever. And who can forget an aerial view of Stamford Bridge football ground nestled amidst the bustling streets of London? Beyond being mere playing surfaces, pitches embody passion, resilience, camaraderie - they encapsulate human emotions. They serve as platforms for athletes to showcase their skills while captivating audiences with every swing of a bat or kick of a ball. Pitches symbolize unity among diverse cultures through shared love for sports. So next time you step onto a pitch - whether it be on grassy fields under sunny skies or floodlit arenas buzzing with excitement - remember that you're partaking in something much greater than just a game. You're stepping into history itself; embracing traditions passed down through generations; becoming part of an intricate tapestry woven by countless athletes before you. In this world full of different languages and customs, let us celebrate how these humble patches transform into sacred spaces where heroes rise above challenges and create everlasting memories – all on the hallowed ground we call a pitch.