The central roof gable of the South Stand at Hillsborough Stadium

Date:
c 1998
Location:
Hillsborough Stadium, Penistone Road, Owlerton, Sheffield
Reference:
PLA01/08/0043
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The South Stand designed by Archibald Leitch replaced the original stand which was built 1899-1903. Leitch's stand was constructed between 1913 and 1915, and was extended in 1995-1996. This photograph was published on the back cover of 'Engineering Archie: Archibald Leitch - football ground designer' by Simon Inglis. This image was scanned from an undated 35mm transparency.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/08 Engineering Archie; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Architect: Leitch, Archibald Keir

Keywords

Gable, Victorian Football Ground, Victorian Stadium, Early 20th Century Grandstand, Sport