Header Image
Racecourse Ground Duesbury Grandstand c.1905.
Bloomer aged 31 second from right.
Racecourse Ground Duesbury Grandstand c.1905.
Bloomer aged 31 second from right.
Steve Bloomer's Life Map
41. 1901 - England v. Scotland
Crystal Palace Sports Stadium, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2GA.
Description: 30th March 1901. England 2-2 Scotland (Bloomer 1). Image: Bloomer front row 2nd from left.
Crystal Palace Sports Stadium, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2GA.
Description: 30th March 1901. England 2-2 Scotland (Bloomer 1). Image: Bloomer front row 2nd from left.
42. 1901 - Home - 81 Cummings Street
81 Cummings Street, Derby, DE23 6WF.
Description: lived here from 1901 - August 1902.
81 Cummings Street, Derby, DE23 6WF.
Description: lived here from 1901 - August 1902.
43. 1901 - England v. Germany
Manchester City Football Club, Hyde Road, West Gorton, Manchester, United Kingdom M12 5LP.
Description: 25th September 1901. England 10-0 Germany (Bloomer 2).
Manchester City Football Club, Hyde Road, West Gorton, Manchester, United Kingdom M12 5LP.
Description: 25th September 1901. England 10-0 Germany (Bloomer 2).
44. 1901 - Football League v. Irish League of Football
Woolwich Arsenal, High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18.
Description: 9th November 1901. Football League 9-0 Irish League of Football (Bloomer 4). Manor Ground was located to the south side, south end of Woolwich High Street. Image: Manor Ground 1906.
Woolwich Arsenal, High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18.
Description: 9th November 1901. Football League 9-0 Irish League of Football (Bloomer 4). Manor Ground was located to the south side, south end of Woolwich High Street. Image: Manor Ground 1906.
45. 1902 - Wales v. England
Wrexham Football Club, Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AH.
Description: 3rd March 1902. Wales 0-0 England. Image: 1946
Wrexham Football Club, Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AH.
Description: 3rd March 1902. Wales 0-0 England. Image: 1946
46. 1902 - Football League v. Scottish Football League
Newcastle United Football Club, St.James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle, NE1 4ST.
Description: 8th March 1902. Football League 6-3 Scottish Football League (Bloomer 2). Image: early St.James' Park.
Newcastle United Football Club, St.James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle, NE1 4ST.
Description: 8th March 1902. Football League 6-3 Scottish Football League (Bloomer 2). Image: early St.James' Park.
47. 1902 - Ireland v. England
Balmoral Showgrounds, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 6GW.
Description: 22nd March 1902. Ireland 0-1 England.
Balmoral Showgrounds, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 6GW.
Description: 22nd March 1902. Ireland 0-1 England.
48. 1902 - Scotland v. England
Rangers Football Club, Ibrox Park, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G51 2XD.
Description: 5th April 1902. Scotland 1-1 England. Bloomer Captained this match. It ended in disaster when the West Stand upper collapsed under strain due to faulty workmanship and Russian timber. 25 were killed and over 500 injured. The game stopped for 15 minutes and then continued to its conclusion due to fears of crowd disruption. The game was then replayed on 3rd May 1902 at Villa Park. Image: Bloomer front row centre.
Rangers Football Club, Ibrox Park, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G51 2XD.
Description: 5th April 1902. Scotland 1-1 England. Bloomer Captained this match. It ended in disaster when the West Stand upper collapsed under strain due to faulty workmanship and Russian timber. 25 were killed and over 500 injured. The game stopped for 15 minutes and then continued to its conclusion due to fears of crowd disruption. The game was then replayed on 3rd May 1902 at Villa Park. Image: Bloomer front row centre.
49. 1902 - England v. Scotland
Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE.
Description: 3rd May 1902. England 2-2 Scotland. Bloomer Captain. Replay of the disaster match played at Ibrox Park on 5th April 1902 in which 25 people were killed and over 500 injured due to a collapsed West Stand during the match. Image: 1907.
Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE.
Description: 3rd May 1902. England 2-2 Scotland. Bloomer Captain. Replay of the disaster match played at Ibrox Park on 5th April 1902 in which 25 people were killed and over 500 injured due to a collapsed West Stand during the match. Image: 1907.
50. 1902 - Home - 91 Dairy House Road
91 Dairy House Road, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8HQ.
Description: August 1902-1906. This is the house where a Journalist took photographs of Steve Bloomer's medals and caps that were displayed on his Living Room wall.
91 Dairy House Road, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8HQ.
Description: August 1902-1906. This is the house where a Journalist took photographs of Steve Bloomer's medals and caps that were displayed on his Living Room wall.
51. 1902 - Irish League of Football v. Football League
Cliftonville Football and Athletic Club, Solitude, Cliftonville Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6LP.
Description: 11th October 1902. Irish League of Football 2-3 Football League (Bloomer 2). Image: Official Match Programme.
Cliftonville Football and Athletic Club, Solitude, Cliftonville Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6LP.
Description: 11th October 1902. Irish League of Football 2-3 Football League (Bloomer 2). Image: Official Match Programme.
52. 1903 - Bass Charity Vase Cup Final
Burton Swifts Football Club, Peel Croft Ground, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3QZ.
Description: c.May 1903. Burton Swifts Football Club v. Derby County Football Club. Winners: 1902-1903, 1904-1905. Image: Bloomer 4th white shirt from right (above the post).
Burton Swifts Football Club, Peel Croft Ground, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3QZ.
Description: c.May 1903. Burton Swifts Football Club v. Derby County Football Club. Winners: 1902-1903, 1904-1905. Image: Bloomer 4th white shirt from right (above the post).
53. 1903 - Football League v. Irish League of Football
Bradford City Football Club, Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DY.
Description: 10th October 1903. Football League 2-1 Irish League of Football (Bloomer 1). Bradford City were formed in January 1903. Image: 1908.
Bradford City Football Club, Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DY.
Description: 10th October 1903. Football League 2-1 Irish League of Football (Bloomer 1). Bradford City were formed in January 1903. Image: 1908.
54. 1904 - Football League v. Scottish Football League
Newton Heath Football Club (Manchester United), Bank Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ.
Description: 4th April 1904. Football League 2-1 Scottish Football League (Bloomer 1). Newton Heath (Manchester United)'s 2nd ground was situated in the National Cycling Centre (Velodrome)'s Car park about 500 meter's away from Manchester City's Football Stadium. Image: c.1904.
Newton Heath Football Club (Manchester United), Bank Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ.
Description: 4th April 1904. Football League 2-1 Scottish Football League (Bloomer 1). Newton Heath (Manchester United)'s 2nd ground was situated in the National Cycling Centre (Velodrome)'s Car park about 500 meter's away from Manchester City's Football Stadium. Image: c.1904.
55. 1904 - Scotland v. England
Celtic Football Club, Celtic Park, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G40 3RE.
Description: 9th April 1904. Scotland 0-1 England (Bloomer 1). Image: England players at St.Enoch's Hotel, Glasgow after the match. Bloomer top of the staircase, far left.
Celtic Football Club, Celtic Park, Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G40 3RE.
Description: 9th April 1904. Scotland 0-1 England (Bloomer 1). Image: England players at St.Enoch's Hotel, Glasgow after the match. Bloomer top of the staircase, far left.
56. 1904 - Colly Gate Cricket Club
Colly Gate, Cradley, Worcestershire, B63 2TG.
Description: c. June 1904. Colly Gate Cricket Club (exact location unknown). Bloomer played an invitation match and was run out for 5 runs. Image: 1904 Team (Bloomer not included).
Colly Gate, Cradley, Worcestershire, B63 2TG.
Description: c. June 1904. Colly Gate Cricket Club (exact location unknown). Bloomer played an invitation match and was run out for 5 runs. Image: 1904 Team (Bloomer not included).
57. 1904 - The Fish Inn (Public House)
The Fish Inn, 46 High Street, Cradley, Worcestershire, DY9 8LQ.
Description: c. June 1904. after playing for Colly Gate Cricket Club (exact location unknown). in an invitation match, Bloomer ate supper at this Inn which was owned by his good friend. Image: The Fish Inn 1904 (his friend 'the Innkeeper' is seen on the steps).
The Fish Inn, 46 High Street, Cradley, Worcestershire, DY9 8LQ.
Description: c. June 1904. after playing for Colly Gate Cricket Club (exact location unknown). in an invitation match, Bloomer ate supper at this Inn which was owned by his good friend. Image: The Fish Inn 1904 (his friend 'the Innkeeper' is seen on the steps).
58. 1905 - England v. Ireland
Middlesbrough Football Club, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 0DL.
Description: 25th February 1905. England 1-1 Ireland (Bloomer 1). Image: Ayresome Park 1903.
Middlesbrough Football Club, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 0DL.
Description: 25th February 1905. England 1-1 Ireland (Bloomer 1). Image: Ayresome Park 1903.
59. 1905 - Portrait Photography
W.W. Winter, 45 Midland Road, Derby, DE1 2SP.
Description: Bloomer had every Studio Portrait of himself taken by this Company throughout his Derby County career.
W.W. Winter, 45 Midland Road, Derby, DE1 2SP.
Description: Bloomer had every Studio Portrait of himself taken by this Company throughout his Derby County career.
60. 1905 - Scottish Football League v. Football League
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, G42 9BA.
Description: 11th March 1905. Scottish Football League 2-3 Football League (Bloomer 1). Image: Hampden Park 1927.
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, G42 9BA.
Description: 11th March 1905. Scottish Football League 2-3 Football League (Bloomer 1). Image: Hampden Park 1927.
61. 1905 - England v. Wales
Liverpool Football Club, Anfield, Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH.
Description: 27th March 1905. England 3-1 Wales. Image: 1905 Bloomer front row, 2nd from left.
Liverpool Football Club, Anfield, Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH.
Description: 27th March 1905. England 3-1 Wales. Image: 1905 Bloomer front row, 2nd from left.
62. 1905 - England v. Scotland
Crystal Palace Sports Stadium, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2GA.
Description: 1st April 1905. England 1-0 Scotland. Image: England v. Scotland 1905, Bloomer left.
Crystal Palace Sports Stadium, Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2GA.
Description: 1st April 1905. England 1-0 Scotland. Image: England v. Scotland 1905, Bloomer left.
63. 1906 - Home - 34 Parliament Street
34 Parliament Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, TS18 3DH.
Description: 1906-1910. Image: 1960's view of Parliament Street.
34 Parliament Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, TS18 3DH.
Description: 1906-1910. Image: 1960's view of Parliament Street.
64. 1907 - Middlesbrough Football Club
Middlesbrough Football Club, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 0DL.
Description: Image: 1907-1908 Bloomer middle row, 4th from left.
Middlesbrough Football Club, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 0DL.
Description: Image: 1907-1908 Bloomer middle row, 4th from left.
65. 1907 - England v. Wales
Fulham Football Club, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH.
Description: 18th March 1907. England 1-1 Wales. Image: 25th April 1905 view of the 'Rabbit Hutch' in a match against Brentford.
Fulham Football Club, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH.
Description: 18th March 1907. England 1-1 Wales. Image: 25th April 1905 view of the 'Rabbit Hutch' in a match against Brentford.
66. 1907 - England v. Scotland
Newcastle United Football Club, St.James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle, NE1 4ST.
Description: 6th April 1907. England 1-1 Scotland (Bloomer 1). Image: England at the hotel before the match. Bloomer front row 2nd from right.
Newcastle United Football Club, St.James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle, NE1 4ST.
Description: 6th April 1907. England 1-1 Scotland (Bloomer 1). Image: England at the hotel before the match. Bloomer front row 2nd from right.
67. 1910 - Home - 35 Portland Street
35 Portland Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8QA.
Description: 1910-1922.
35 Portland Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8QA.
Description: 1910-1922.
68. 1910 - Derby County Football Club
Derby County Football Club, Baseball Ground, Shaftesbury Crescent, Derby, DE23 8ND.
Description: Bloomer returns to Derby County after an absence of 4 years at Middlesbrough. Image: Team Sheet of Bloomers first game back at home against Lincoln City on the 1st October 1910.
Derby County Football Club, Baseball Ground, Shaftesbury Crescent, Derby, DE23 8ND.
Description: Bloomer returns to Derby County after an absence of 4 years at Middlesbrough. Image: Team Sheet of Bloomers first game back at home against Lincoln City on the 1st October 1910.
69. 1911 - Scottish Football League v. Football League
Rangers Football Club, Ibrox Park, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, G51 2XD.
Description: 4th March 1911. Scottish Football League 1-1 Football League. Image: 1920.
Rangers Football Club, Ibrox Park, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, G51 2XD.
Description: 4th March 1911. Scottish Football League 1-1 Football League. Image: 1920.
70. 1912 - Ley's Cricket Club
Ley's Malleable Castings, Shaftesbury Street, Derby, DE23 8YH.
Description: Image: 1912 Bloomer back row far right.
Ley's Malleable Castings, Shaftesbury Street, Derby, DE23 8YH.
Description: Image: 1912 Bloomer back row far right.
71. 1914 - Coaching - Berlin Britannia 92
Berliner Thor-Und Fusball Club Britannia 1892, Berlin, Germany.
Description: 1914. Bloomer left Derby to join as head Coach at Britannia Berlin 92 (Berliner Thor-Und Fussball Club Britannia 1892). The Club has since changed its name to Berliner Sport-Verein 1892 e.V. and currently plays in the 8th League in the German pyramid as of 2014. After three weeks Coaching in Berlin he received a knock on his hotel room door and was arrested, detained and interned at the Ruhleben Internment Camp as a civilian detainee for the duration of the Great War from 1914-1918.
Berliner Thor-Und Fusball Club Britannia 1892, Berlin, Germany.
Description: 1914. Bloomer left Derby to join as head Coach at Britannia Berlin 92 (Berliner Thor-Und Fussball Club Britannia 1892). The Club has since changed its name to Berliner Sport-Verein 1892 e.V. and currently plays in the 8th League in the German pyramid as of 2014. After three weeks Coaching in Berlin he received a knock on his hotel room door and was arrested, detained and interned at the Ruhleben Internment Camp as a civilian detainee for the duration of the Great War from 1914-1918.
72. 1914 - Ruhleben Internment Camp
Ruhleben Internment Camp, Ruhleben, Berlin, Germany.
Description: Image: Ruhleben Camp 1918 (sports pitches to the right). Won the Ruhleben Cup in 1914 as Captain with Tottenham Hotspurs XI v. Oldham Athletic XI. Also - England XI v. World XI (2nd May 1915), Ruhleben XI v. Varsities XI (May 1915) Cricket, LancashireXI (featuring Bloomer) v. Yorkshire XI (July 1915) Cricket, BritishXI (featuring Bloomer) v. FrenchXI, and v. Belgium XI (1918) Coup de Allies triangular tournament. NOTE: Ruhleben Camp was 10km (6.2m) west of Berlin.
Ruhleben Internment Camp, Ruhleben, Berlin, Germany.
Description: Image: Ruhleben Camp 1918 (sports pitches to the right). Won the Ruhleben Cup in 1914 as Captain with Tottenham Hotspurs XI v. Oldham Athletic XI. Also - England XI v. World XI (2nd May 1915), Ruhleben XI v. Varsities XI (May 1915) Cricket, LancashireXI (featuring Bloomer) v. Yorkshire XI (July 1915) Cricket, BritishXI (featuring Bloomer) v. FrenchXI, and v. Belgium XI (1918) Coup de Allies triangular tournament. NOTE: Ruhleben Camp was 10km (6.2m) west of Berlin.
73. 1918 - Coaching - F.C. Blauw-Wit Amsterdam
F.C. Blauw-Wit Amsterdam, The Old Stadion (Harry Else Stadium), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Description: c. June-November 1918. Bloomer sent to Coach Blauw-Wit as part of his release from Ruhleben Internment Camp, Berlin. As soon as the War ended Bloomer headed straight back home after a 24 hour delay due to fog. This Coaching role was ironically the very job that set Bloomer's successful career in Coaching in motion. Image: The Old Stadion 1914 (before the Club re-located to the newly built Olympic Stadium next door).
F.C. Blauw-Wit Amsterdam, The Old Stadion (Harry Else Stadium), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Description: c. June-November 1918. Bloomer sent to Coach Blauw-Wit as part of his release from Ruhleben Internment Camp, Berlin. As soon as the War ended Bloomer headed straight back home after a 24 hour delay due to fog. This Coaching role was ironically the very job that set Bloomer's successful career in Coaching in motion. Image: The Old Stadion 1914 (before the Club re-located to the newly built Olympic Stadium next door).
74. 1918 - Travel - SS Porto (SMS Prinz Heinrich)
Port of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Description: 21st November 1918. Amsterdam to Hull. SS Porto (previously SMS Prinz Heinrich) - Built 1902. Following a 24 hour delay for fog, Steve returns to England.
Port of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Description: 21st November 1918. Amsterdam to Hull. SS Porto (previously SMS Prinz Heinrich) - Built 1902. Following a 24 hour delay for fog, Steve returns to England.
75. 1922 - Coaching - Canadian Grenadier Guards
Canadian Grenadier Guards, Montréal, Canada.
Description: Coached the Canadian Grenadier Guards Football Team for one season. Awarded a gold signet ring by the Army & Navy Club as a mark of respect for what Bloomer achieved during his time there.
Canadian Grenadier Guards, Montréal, Canada.
Description: Coached the Canadian Grenadier Guards Football Team for one season. Awarded a gold signet ring by the Army & Navy Club as a mark of respect for what Bloomer achieved during his time there.
76. 1922 - Travel - SS Minnedosa
Rue Port de Montréal to Port of Southampton, Montréal, Canada.
Description: 8th August 1922. Leaves the Port of Montréal by the Canadian Pacific Line SS Minnedosa for Southampton. Image: SS Minnedosa (15,186 tons).
Rue Port de Montréal to Port of Southampton, Montréal, Canada.
Description: 8th August 1922. Leaves the Port of Montréal by the Canadian Pacific Line SS Minnedosa for Southampton. Image: SS Minnedosa (15,186 tons).
77. 1925 - Coaching - Real Unión Club de Irún
Real Unión Club de Irún, S.A.D., Irun, Spain.
Description: Image: Real Unión Club de Irún 1924. Coached by Bloomer from 1923-1924 to 1924-1925. During the latter season he won both the Campeonato de Guipúzcoa (Regional Championship), the Copa del Rey 'King's Cup' (Spanish League Champions), and was awarded the National Assembly Sash for National Sporting Mertit during his time there.
Real Unión Club de Irún, S.A.D., Irun, Spain.
Description: Image: Real Unión Club de Irún 1924. Coached by Bloomer from 1923-1924 to 1924-1925. During the latter season he won both the Campeonato de Guipúzcoa (Regional Championship), the Copa del Rey 'King's Cup' (Spanish League Champions), and was awarded the National Assembly Sash for National Sporting Mertit during his time there.
78. 1937 - Travel - SS Oronsay
Sydney Harbour Bridge to New Zealand to Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Description: 27th December 1937 - Liverpool to Sydney, Australia and various other Ports. Then on to various Ports in New Zealand before returning to Liverpool on 24th March 1938. Image: Orient Line SS Oronsay.
Sydney Harbour Bridge to New Zealand to Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Description: 27th December 1937 - Liverpool to Sydney, Australia and various other Ports. Then on to various Ports in New Zealand before returning to Liverpool on 24th March 1938. Image: Orient Line SS Oronsay.
79. 1938 - Derby Midland Railway Station
Derby Midland Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU.
Description: 25th March 1938. Arrives back in Derby. Image: Derby Midland Railway Station main entrance c.1938.
Derby Midland Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU.
Description: 25th March 1938. Arrives back in Derby. Image: Derby Midland Railway Station main entrance c.1938.
80. 1938 - Home - Great Northern Public House
Great Northern Public House, 17-19 Junction Street, Derby, DE1 1LX.
Description: 16th April 1938. Died at the Great Northern Pub, 17-19 Junction Street, Derby of Bronchitis - Built in 1874 the pub was run by daughter Doris Richards (Bloomer).
Great Northern Public House, 17-19 Junction Street, Derby, DE1 1LX.
Description: 16th April 1938. Died at the Great Northern Pub, 17-19 Junction Street, Derby of Bronchitis - Built in 1874 the pub was run by daughter Doris Richards (Bloomer).
81. 1938 - Funeral - Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GP.
Description: 20th April 1938. More than 10,000 people turned out to pay their respects to the 'Prince' of football as he was known. Derby had never seen anything like it.
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GP.
Description: 20th April 1938. More than 10,000 people turned out to pay their respects to the 'Prince' of football as he was known. Derby had never seen anything like it.
82. 1938 - Burial
Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6FN.
Description: 20th April 1938. Bloomer's original Grave Headstone was an 8 panelled football which was stolen. It's replacement was a traditional style Headstone replaced in 1996 by Bloomer's grandson Steve Richards.
Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6FN.
Description: 20th April 1938. Bloomer's original Grave Headstone was an 8 panelled football which was stolen. It's replacement was a traditional style Headstone replaced in 1996 by Bloomer's grandson Steve Richards.
83. 1996 - Memorial Bench
Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6FN.
Description: Bench placed in Nottingham Road Cemetery to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6FN.
Description: Bench placed in Nottingham Road Cemetery to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
84. 1996 - Memorial Plaque
Bridge Street, Cradley, West Midlands, B63 2UA.
Description: Plaque placed in Bridge Street, Cradley (place of birth) to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
Bridge Street, Cradley, West Midlands, B63 2UA.
Description: Plaque placed in Bridge Street, Cradley (place of birth) to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
85. 1996 - Memorial Plaque and Plinth
Lock-up Yard, Derby, DE1 2DG.
Description: Plaque and Plinth placed in The Lock-up Yard to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
Lock-up Yard, Derby, DE1 2DG.
Description: Plaque and Plinth placed in The Lock-up Yard to commemorate the life of Steve Bloomer.
86. 1996 - Memorial Bust and Plaque
Pride Park Stadium, Pride Parkway, Derby, DE24 8XL.
Description: Bust and Plaque placed in Derby County's then named Pride Park Stadium by Steve Bloomer's grandson Steve Richards to commemorate Bloomer's life. The plaque is a replica of the original which was erected on the wall of the Baseball Ground in 1938 (which can be viewed in the Gallery).
Pride Park Stadium, Pride Parkway, Derby, DE24 8XL.
Description: Bust and Plaque placed in Derby County's then named Pride Park Stadium by Steve Bloomer's grandson Steve Richards to commemorate Bloomer's life. The plaque is a replica of the original which was erected on the wall of the Baseball Ground in 1938 (which can be viewed in the Gallery).
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01. 1874 - Home - Bridge Street (Birth Place)
02. 1879 - Home - Yates Street 03. 1879 - School - Pear Tree School 04. 1881 - School - St. James' Road Board School 05. 1884 - Home - Yates Street 06. 1886 - Work - Apprentice Blacksmith 07. 1886 - Football - St.Chad's Choir 08. 1886 - Derby Swifts Football Club 09. 1888 - Work - Blacksmith's Striker 10. 1891 - Derby Midland Football Club 11. 1892 - Derby County (Racecourse Ground) 12. 1892 - Tutbury Hawthorn Football Club 13. 1895 - England 9-0 Ireland 14. 1895 - England 3-0 Scotland 15. 1895 - Derby County (Baseball Ground) 16. 1896 - Home - St.Thomas' Road 17. 1896 - Ireland 0-2 England 18. 1896 - Wales 1-9 England 19. 1896 - Marriage - Sarah Walker 20. 1896 - Home - 34 Cummings Street 21. 1896 - Irish League of Football 0-2 Football League 22. 1897 - England 6-0 Ireland 23. 1897 - England 4-0 Wales 24. 1897 - England 1-2 Scotland 25. 1897 - Scottish Football League 3-0 Football League 26. 1897 - Football League 8-1 Irish League of Football 27. 1898 - Scotland 1-3 England 28. 1898 - Irish League of Football 1-5 Football League 29. 1898 - British Baseball Cup 30. 1898 - FA Cup Final 31. 1899 - England 3-2 Ireland 32. 1899 - England Trial Match - North 3-1 South 33. 1899 - England 4-0 Wales 34. 1899 - Scottish Football League 1-4 Football League 35. 1899 - England 2-1 Scotland 36. 1899 - FA Cup Final 37. 1899 - Football League 3-1 Irish League of Football 38. 1900 - Football League 2-2 Scottish Football League 39. 1900 - Scotland 4-1 England 40. 1900 - Irish League of Football 2-4 Football League 40. 1901 - England v. Wales 41. 1901 - England v. Scotland 42. 1901 - Home - 81 Cummings Street 43. 1901 - England v. Germany 44. 1901 - Football League v. Irish League of Football 45. 1902 - Wales v. England 46. 1902 - Football League v. Scottish Football League 47. 1902 - Ireland v. England 48. 1902 - Scotland v. England 49. 1902 - England v. Scotland 50. 1902 - Home - 91 Dairy House Road 51. 1902 - Irish League of Football v. Football League 52. 1903 - Bass Charity Vase Cup Final 53. 1903 - Football League v. Irish League of Football 54. 1904 - Football League v. Scottish Football League 55. 1904 - Scotland v. England 56. 1904 - Colly Gate Cricket Club 57. 1904 - The Fish Inn (Public House) 58. 1905 - England v. Ireland 59. 1905 - Portrait Photography 60. 1905 - Scottish Football League v. Football League 61. 1905 - England v. Wales 62. 1905 - England v. Scotland 63. 1906 - Home - 34 Parliament Street 64. 1907 - Middlesbrough Football Club 65. 1907 - England v. Wales 66. 1907 - England v. Scotland 67. 1910 - Home - 35 Portland Street 68. 1910 - Derby County Football Club 69. 1911 - Scottish Football League v. Football League 70. 1912 - Ley's Cricket Club 71. 1914 - Coaching - Berlin Britannia 92 72. 1914 - Ruhleben Internment Camp 73. 1918 - Coaching - F.C. Blauw-Wit Amsterdam 74. 1918 - Travel - SS Porto (SMS Prinz Heinrich) 75. 1922 - Coaching - Canadian Grenadier Guards 76. 1922 - Travel - SS Minnedosa 77. 1925 - Coaching - Real Unión Club de Irún 78. 1937 - Travel - SS Oronsay 79. 1938 - Derby Midland Railway Station 80. 1938 - Home - Great Northern Pub 81. 1938 - Funeral - Derby Cathedral 82. 1938 - Burial 83. 1996 - Memorial Bench 84. 1996 - Memorial Plaque 85. 1996 - Memorial Plaque and Plinth 86. 1996 - Memorial Bust and Plaque |
