Bradford’s Deputy Lord Mayor Coun Abid Hussain will unveil a special blue plaque to celebrate 120 years of Rugby League. Bradford has been chosen as one of the special sites to commemorate key events in the 120 year history of rugby league, as it was the home of the first Northern Union champions, Manningham.
Blue plaques are being unveiled as part of the Rugby Football League’s (RFL) celebration of 120 years since the founding of rugby league in 1895. Nigel Wood, RFL Chief Executive said: “Bradford has played a significant role in the history and development of Rugby League. It is fitting that this contribution should be recognised with a commemorative blue plaque in this special year for our sport.”
The unveiling ceremony will take place before Bradford City’s home game against Sheffield United on Sunday, September 20, at Bradford City Football Club’s Coral Windows Stadium, at 10 am. The plaque will be unveiled by Abid Hussain on behalf of the RFL, with other representatives from the club and community in attendance. Fans are welcome to attend.
On August 29, 1895 at a historic meeting at the George Hotel in Huddersfield, 22 clubs broke away from the RFU to form the Northern Union which became Rugby League.
Anyone travelling to any of the events is asked to check the Council’s website for details of parking facilities and road closures and take heed of additional road signage that will be in place on the day.
