Swalwell, Crow Trees, Blaydon Rugby Football Club
Swalwell, Crow Trees, Blaydon Rugby Football Club
HER Number
16962
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Swalwell, Crow Trees, Blaydon Rugby Football Club
Place
Swalwell
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Recreational
Site Type: Broad
Sports Ground
Site Type: Specific
Rugby Football Ground
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Blaydon Star Rugby Club formed in 1888. The present Blaydon Rugby Football Club has been based at Crow Trees since 1951. It raises funds through car boot sales every Sunday. The 350 seater stand was bought from Gateshead International Stadium in 1980. It cost £3000 to buy and £1500 to re-erect.
Easting
419910
Northing
562130
Grid Reference
NZ419910562130
Sources
Lynn Pearson, 2010, Played in Tyne and Wear - Charting the heritage of people at play, p 111