125 Years of LPFF - Blog

How can we start to champion the cause for London’s playing fields if we do not know where the existing pitches are and which areas might be suitable for future use? This was the question posed by our Victorian forefathers back in 1890.

As the Foundation was responsible for laying the first pitches on Wanstead Flats in 1890 we were invited as special guests to a celebration of 125 years of football at the ground.

Mr Edward North Buxton, Verderer of Epping Forest, was the Foundation's first Vice Chairman and Honorary Treasurer.

On 16th July 1890 a well attended and influential meeting was held at Mansion House under the chairmanship of the Lord Mayor.

125 years ago today the London Playing Fields Society was formed by visionary Victorians.