The Chronological history of Gigg Lane, the only home for Bury Football Club


The Grandstand and Paddock (on the site of the present day Main Stand) are full to bursting? as Bury - helped by a celebrity kick off from the Mayor - commence a Lancashire Junior Cup Quarter Final replay against local rivals Heywood Central on 8 February 1890.? The 9,000 crowd witnessed a Bury 4-1 win.