Next time you're in a new supermarket, or retail outlet, remember that, once upon a time, you might have been standing in the centre circle of a football pitch or on a cricket wicket. The London Playing Fields Society was formed in 1890 by a group of visionary Victorians concerned with the need to protect London's open spaces for current and future generations.

Foundation acquires, maintains sporting grounds

November 4, 2011

Next time you’re in a new supermarket, or retail outlet, remember that, once upon a time, you might have been standing in the centre circle of a football pitch or on a cricket wicket.” The London Playing Fields Society was formed in 1890 by a group of visionary Victorians concerned with the need to protect London’s open spaces for current and future generations.

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