Humble Beginnings Of Bristol City

Many professional clubs commenced life in rather humble surroundings. A photograph of Bristol South End's St John's Lane ground in 1895  keenly illustrates this. In fact you couldn't get much more humble than this (or more rural for that matter). Bristol South End ultimately became Bristol City and later moved to Ashton Gate in 1904. Their old St John's ground continued to be used as a local sporting venue until well after the Second World War.

Cycling race at the St John's Lane ground 1925: Photo

For those interested in the history of Bristol City this web page is a good starting point: http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/118530-bristol-city-fc-the-history/