Hartlepool History Then & Now

1883 - Tees Wanderers - Hartlepool

What we know about this image :

A poster that recalls the pre history of two of our longest serving clubs, Hartlepool eventually disbanded and joined Rovers whilst Tees Wanderers is part of the early History of Rugby on Teesside.

In 1872 a Rugby club was formed in Middlesbrough, playing at Grove Hill, but ceased playing in the late 1870s. A club called Middlesbrough Rovers was formed in 1879 and in 1876 Tees Wanderers was formed. The Rovers Club eventually lost their ground and it was suggested that the two Clubs merge

Eventually in 1892 both clubs amalgamated to form Middlesbrough RUFC and became the basis of the present Middlesbrough RUFC.

Beside Grove Hill, the club(s) had used Albert Park, Paridise Chapel Cricket Ground (Ayresome Park!), Marton Road and The Crescent before moving to Green Lane in 1920. The present Ground became Acklam Park in 1931.

Date (of image) : 10/3/1883

Donor : Hartlepool Museums Service

Creator : J.Procter, High Street, Hartlepool

Part of the "Robert Wood" collection

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