What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Cemetry road church football club, the world's oldest football club to originate from a church was formed in the south west corner of this car park Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield Home of Football.
Cemetery Road Church Football Club, founded here, is recognized as the world's oldest football club originating from a church, highlighting the early integration of sports within religious communities.
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