Maidenhead in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
York Road Football Ground
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
1. York Road Football Ground Marker
Maidenhead FC played their first game on this
ground on 16th February 1871.
Erected by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1871.
Location. 51° 31.214′ N, 0° 43.125′ W. Marker is in Maidenhead, England, in Berkshire. Marker can be reached from York Road. Access to the football ground is to the left of Maidenhead's Conservative Club, the marker is at the entrance to the ground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 York Rd, Maidenhead, England SL6 1SF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maidenhead Town Centre (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Greyhound Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chapel Arches (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Diana Dors (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Stag (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Prize Pig (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Maidenhead Floods 1947 (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Maidenhead Bridge (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidenhead.
Also see . . . Maidenhead United Club History
this page online
Excerpt: "The origins of senior football in Maidenhead can be traced back to October 1870 with the formation of Maidenhead Football Club, who subsequently played their first ever fixture on December 17th, 1870 against Windsor Home Park at Bond’s Meadow near Maidenhead bridge. On Thursday, February 16th 1871 the club played their first game on the York Road site against Marlow."(Submitted on April 10, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
2. Marker at the entrance to York Road Football Ground
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
3. York Road Football Ground
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
4. York Road Football Ground
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
