Nottingham - City Ground
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Nottingham - City Ground : Map credit National Library of Scotland Nottingham Forest formed in 1865, they played at six other locations before they moved to the new City Ground at West Bridgford in 1898. It was called the City Ground to commemorate Nottingham being awarded city status in 1897.

Nottingham Forest FC had been holding their annual sports at Trent Bridge, but moved them to their City Ground in 1906 to avoid "the considerable fee for the use of the Trent Bridge Ground." The track was 5 laps to the mile and although not as good as Trent Bridge "wore very well." The Football sports included the usual bicycle races. By 1910, Nottingham Forest FC were back at Trent Bridge for their sports. In 1934, a Nottingham newspaper commented that Notts Forest Sports were last held in 1912.

The Nottingham Evening Post of 28th May 1941 reported that the one-time famous Notts Forest Sports were to be revived and a sports meeting would be held on Saturday 21st June 1941 at the City Ground. A program for the sports dated 5th July 1941 was for sale on eBay, so the event probably took place. There is no record of any further Forest Sports events.

Nottingham Forest still play at the City Ground. It was the venue of the UEFA Euros in 1996

Nottingham tracks and grounds.


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