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martino · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:20 pm Post subject: Spot the Ground - 1

I have the attached photograph. On the reverse it says "Bradford v Barnsley Saturday 19th January 1946"

The records do not show this match. The nearest I can get is an F A Cup fifth round second leg played on 13th February 1946, although, of course, it may have been a friendly played on 19th January.

Anyway can anyone confirm if this looks like Park Avenue in the 1940's? The only real clues are what looks like a white picket fence around the edge and the advertising sign for Arthur Batty Limited. I googled that but got nowhere.

Thanks in anticipation, Martin

martino · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject:

Before anyone else tells me, this match did take place on 19th January 1946 - a League North fixture.

However can anyone confirm that this is Park Avenue?

M

Dorking · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 2529

Might be worth sending a PM to Gent - he's a Bradford City fan, but might well know a fair bit about Park Avenue and their old ground.

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Altychief · Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 101

BAZZABAGGIES wrote:

Northwich Victoria Drill field ground

BAZZABAGGIES · Joined: 07 Jan 2011 Posts: 1918

Its a view of BPA

sharrowblade · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:32 pm Post subject:

Barry is correct. and he should know he was 27 when this picture was taken. - Horton Park Bradford Park Avenue

There was a programme for the game.

Arthur Batty Ltd was a local tansport and removals company.
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martino · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the information and confirmation that it is BPA.

Martin