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On February 26th 1956, Hartlepools United, it was Hartlepools then, were due to play Accrington Stanley at Victoria Ground as it was then. However following a pitch inspection, the game was called off because of snow and ice.
On the photo are L to R director S Spaldin, secretary F Perryman, groundsman W Snowden and Cleethorpes referee J Swain.
Date (of image) : 25/2/1956
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : NDM
Location
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The ground was originally The Victoria Ground which became Victoria Park when renovated. In the last few years it became The Northern Gas and Power Stadium,The Super Six Stadium and is currently the Suit Direct Stadium. However it will always be The Vic to fans.
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