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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jun 23, 2020 18:58:47 GMT
As some of you might know, I'm trying to piece together the history of Cheriton Road football ground with the intent to make a website about it.
Much of it is photos & maps, but I'm also looking for facts.
At the moment I have gaps in:
Photos: 1950s, 1960's & 1980s (the 1980s is rather annoying as that's when I started watching football there).
History / facts:
Current 2 storey changing rooms / hospitality: when it was built; how it was paid for; what it replaced
Club shop: when it was built; how it was paid for; what it replaced
Bar invicta / Stripes / Seasider snack bar: when it was built; how it was paid for; what it replaced
Turntiles: when each were built or refurbished
Wheelchair 'bus shelter': when it was built
Ground naming: I could look this up somewhere, but if anyone can remember all the names, via sponsorship, that the ground had then that would save me some time.
I can email people the information I have so far if interested.
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jun 23, 2020 18:59:53 GMT
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jun 26, 2020 10:47:02 GMT
Looks like there's no playback facility either. Oh well  |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jun 26, 2020 10:48:48 GMT
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Post by invictasaint on Jul 4, 2020 16:02:47 GMT
Duncan, have you seen the article by the sadly departed Dave West in Groundtastic 39?
it details the history of the ground and various developments and changes from 1914 to 2003 The wild Armory suite was nearing completion when the old wooden stand was destroyed by fire in January 1973.
I'd be happy to send you a photocopy if it. would help
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jul 4, 2020 22:07:16 GMT
Duncan, have you seen the article by the sadly departed Dave West in Groundtastic 39? it details the history of the ground and various developments and changes from 1914 to 2003 The wild Armory suite was nearing completion when the old wooden stand was destroyed by fire in January 1973. I'd be happy to send you a photocopy if it. would help Thanks for the feedback & offer. Yes I managed to get a copy of that one. I'm actually a subscriber to Groundtastic (yes geeky I know!). I'm still struggling with when Stripes/BarInvicta was built, and also the club shop. |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Sept 9, 2020 22:41:33 GMT
As a first pass, here it is: www.cheritonroad.co.uk/It's definitely work in progress. I'm sure it's full of inaccuracies, but I've done my best with the information available. Many thanks to those who have contributed so far. Any further contributions / feedback / memories / advice gladly accepted. Feel free to contact me via any way you wish. |
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Post by number5 on Sept 10, 2020 21:06:30 GMT
Looking really good so far 👍
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Sept 26, 2020 16:10:29 GMT
Can anyone help with this bit please? www.cheritonroad.co.uk/1960-to-1990
One other ground feature from this time that I'm struggling to find a picture of is a tea bar situated between the cricket ground end turnstiles and the Grandad stand. This tea bar was called "Grouty's Hut" |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jan 14, 2021 23:11:53 GMT
It's very useable now. www.cheritonroad.co.uk/Still need some information on when the turnstiles were built. also, between the Harvey Grammar school the football ground are a row of tennis courts. Who owns them? Council? Harvey? I've never seen anyone using them. Google maps view: preview.tinyurl.com/y4luejue |
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Post by ironmaiden99 on Jan 15, 2021 12:25:28 GMT
I have emailed you the answers
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Post by ade on Jan 27, 2021 23:20:36 GMT
Hi I would appreciate any information too that you might have could you email it to me at Ade.dawkes@icloud.com I’m writing a book called Folkestone 1884 -2021 I could do with any pictures I could use in the book and any information you might have ?
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jan 28, 2021 13:23:26 GMT
Hi I would appreciate any information too that you might have could you email it to me at Ade.dawkes@icloud.com I’m writing a book called Folkestone 1884 -2021 I could do with any pictures I could use in the book and any information you might have ? Only just seen this. Replied in your thread. Website has tons of info & pictures so probably best if you have a look and let me know what you want. www.cheritonroad.co.uk |
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Post by kentrebel on Jan 28, 2021 17:35:28 GMT
There is a potted history of the ground and one photo (not dated) in the 1996 Kerry Miller book "The history of Non League Football Grounds"
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jan 28, 2021 21:59:53 GMT
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Feb 10, 2021 23:12:33 GMT
Another question: the ambulance station on the cricket ground car park (behind cricket ground end terrace) - does anyone know when this ambulance station was built? It used to look like this in 1926 (2/3 of the way down the page of my website at www.cheritonroad.co.uk/1900-to-1930 ):-  |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jun 24, 2021 19:42:30 GMT
It's getting some attention now
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Aug 3, 2021 23:14:58 GMT
I've put together a short promotional video now
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Nov 27, 2021 0:03:47 GMT
A bit more help needed. I've realised that I've omitted the improvements to the outside of Bar Invicta (all the woodwork; cover; tables & chairs; etc). Can anyone remember the month this was done in so I can trawl back through the club website / Twitter / Facebook for information & photos? All updates will go into the website www.cheritonroad.co.uk/ |
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Post by thelawman on Nov 27, 2021 12:22:38 GMT
Hi Duncan i have some pics which are in April as we put some lights in the shelter at the time.If you WhatsApp me i can send what i have to you if they are of any use..John..
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Nov 28, 2021 22:18:04 GMT
Hi Duncan i have some pics which are in April as we put some lights in the shelter at the time.If you WhatsApp me i can send what i have to you if they are of any use..John.. Excellent pictures. Many thanks. added to this page (at the bottom) www.cheritonroad.co.uk/2020-present |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Dec 22, 2021 13:02:46 GMT
When did we first start doing fireworks displays?
If anyone has any photos of Guy Fawkes night / fireworks at the ground I'd be interested. Clearly some parts of the ground need to be in the fireworks picture.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Dec 22, 2021 14:54:28 GMT
Also had this on Facebook. Anyone remember military tattoo(s)?
"Does anyone recall the military tattoo held here? I thought it was good, don't recall how many times, maybe it was just the once, must have been around 1979 or 1980 perhaps "
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Post by ian on Dec 22, 2021 15:13:43 GMT
Hi Duncan
Goggled Military Tattoo At Folkestone Football Ground.
it showed a ticket Military Tattoo, Folkestone Football Ground ,Cheriton Road Saturday 21st July 1951.
May be a bit early for your research
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Post by dusty on Dec 22, 2021 15:40:45 GMT
I remember going to the tattoo with my parents must be late 60's I was only at primary school.
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Dec 22, 2021 22:10:05 GMT
Hi Duncan Goggled Military Tattoo At Folkestone Football Ground. it showed a ticket Military Tattoo, Folkestone Football Ground ,Cheriton Road Saturday 21st July 1951. May be a bit early for your research Spotted that one on ebay. A garden club military tattoo of all things. Good info though! |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Dec 27, 2021 18:22:10 GMT
8 years ago today the roof blew off the Wilf Armoury stand.
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Jan 6, 2023 23:53:22 GMT
Website has had a few minor updates. www.cheritonroad.co.uk/Still interested in:- Any pictures of the ground during fireworks display (I've asked many times so I guess there aren't many photos) Anything on the turnstiles (old photos; info on when they were built, etc) |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Oct 26, 2023 13:45:56 GMT
Website has had a few minor updates. www.cheritonroad.co.uk/Still interested in:- Any pictures of the ground during fireworks display (I've asked many times so I guess there aren't many photos) Anything on the turnstiles (old photos; info on when they were built, etc) With the fireworks display coming up, if anyone could be kind enough to get some photos of the ground with fireworks going off above it, that would be greatly appreciated. |
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Post by invictasaint on Oct 26, 2023 17:29:07 GMT
As far as turnstiles are concerned, my somewhat hazy recollection is of two turnstiles in a red brick shelter on the main road by the Harvey bus stop. They led down a path by the tennis courts as far as the council hut and entrance to the ‘remland end by the PA but. The path in those days did not continue to the polo ground.
They were demolished by the fixit crew led by Phil Orris. Nigel PATEY lost his dad’s wrecking bar in the process and never forgave the process(not people).
The new block followed shortly after beside Stripes. Again led by Phil with brothers John and Pete providing the chippy and brickie expertise with the rest of us labouring. The cast iron turnstiles arrived on a flat bed truck from somewhere oop north from a ground that had closed/modernised. Sorry. Not sure of year, I’m sure Clive will remember and correct me.
I’m sure the media Meister would be happy to provide some snaps of the firework day to celebrate and promote this wonderful community initiative.
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