St James' Park is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United Football Club and has a seating capacity of 52,404.
St James' Park has been the home ground of Newcastle United since 1892 and has been used for football since 1880. Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council. This has led to proposals to move at least twice in the late 1960s, and a controversial 1995 proposed move to nearby Leazes Park. Reluctance to move has led to the distinctive lop-sided appearance of the present-day stadium's asymmetrical stands.
Besides club football, St. James' Park has also been used for international football, it was used as a football venue for the 2012 Olympics, and will also be used as a rugby venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In addition to professional football, the stadium has hosted charity football events and rock concerts, and been used as a set for film and reality television.
Much more at information at Wikipedia.
2nd August 2024
Gallowgate End.
It looks like a new surface is being laid outside the turnstiles.
3rd June 2024
England vs Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Taken with my rubbish phone camera.
2nd June 2024
Temporary Club Shop.
6th March 2020
30th November 2019
8th July 2019
30th May 2019
1st May 2019
17th December 2018
16th December 2018
21st August 2017
4th November 2016
9th October 2014
The Sweeney - Alder memorial.
3rd March 2014
12th February 2014
11th September 2013
14th March 2013
6th April 2009
4th April 2009
22nd February 2009
6th February 2009
23rd January 2009
26th September 2008
9th August 2008
6th August 2008
17th May 2008
5th April 2008
16thFebruary 2008
24th May 2007
4th August 2006
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26th January 2006
17th January 2006
12th January 2006
31st August 2005
21st August 2005
10th August 2005
8th August 2005
A slideshow of some of my earlier photos.
See my other photos around St James' Park:
- St James' Park - Alan Shearer Statue
- St James' Park - Jackie Milburn Statue
- St James' Park - Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Garden
- St James' Park - Sir Bobby Robson Remembrance
- St James' Park - Sir Bobby Robson Statue
- Barrack Road - Downing Plaza Construction
- Chinatown
- Gallowgate
- Leazes Park
- Leazes Terrace
- Newcastle Science Central
- Scottish & Newcastle Breweries
- Wellington Street - J&W Lowry - Abandoned
I worked at Minories Garages in Strawberry Place opposite St James ground
ReplyDeleteI would love to see some photos of the garage
Family lore says that my grandfather, Thomas Groves, worked at or managed a garage opposite St James's Park and I am trying to find out more about it. Does that ring any bells with you? If you have any information or memories you could share, please contact me at dfgroves@bigpond.net.au
ReplyDeleteThanks.